Legal Trouble Brews for Drake Over Use of Tupac’s AI Voice
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 25, 2024) — Drake is facing potential legal action from Tupac Shakur’s estate after releasing a diss track that allegedly uses an AI-simulated voice of the late rapper.
The track, named “Taylor Made Freestyle,” targets Kendrick Lamar and also purports to include the voice of Snoop Dogg, calling on Lamar to defend the legacy of West Coast rap.
The estate’s attorney, Howard E. King, has accused Drake of unauthorized use of Tupac’s likeness, describing it as a severe misuse of the iconic rapper’s legacy.
The estate emphasized that this move disrespected both Tupac’s legacy and his friendships within the industry, particularly with Kendrick Lamar, who has publicly honored Tupac’s influence on his career.
As the Tupac lawsuit against Drake unfolds, Drake’s track remains available online, despite the looming threat of legal action. The controversy adds to the current tension within the hip-hop community, involving notable figures such as J. Cole and Rick Ross, who have all released their own diss tracks in recent weeks.
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