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Kevin Okemwa

"It's a blatant abuse of the legacy of one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time. The estate would never have given its approval": A 'flagrant violation' and AI feature Tupac Shakur in a "Taylor Made Freestyle" track 28 years after his demise

Tupac Shakur YouTube Channel.

What you need to know

  • Canadian rapper Drake is in trouble for releasing a diss track featuring an AI-generated verse from deceased hip-hop star Tupac Shakur aimed at Kendrick Lamar.
  • Tupac's estate has sent a cease and desist letter demanding the track to be pulled down or it'll move to court for legal action against the flagrant violation. 
  • The track has sparked a debate across social media platforms over its authenticity, flow, and more. 
  • Drake has since pulled down the track with AI-generated verses from Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg.
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