Drake Removes “Taylor Made Freestyle” From Social Media After Tupac’s Estate Issues Cease and Desist
On April 24, 2024, Drake removed his song “Taylor Made Freestyle” from all social media platforms. The song, which featured AI-generated verses from Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg, was released on April 23rd and quickly went viral. However, Tupac’s estate soon issued a cease-and-desist letter to Drake, demanding that he remove the song from social media and streaming services. The estate claimed that Drake did not have permission to use Tupac’s likeness or voice in the song.
Drake complied with the cease-and-desist letter and removed the song from his social media accounts. He has not yet commented on the situation.
The removal of “Taylor Made Freestyle” is a blow to Drake, as the song was one of his most popular releases in recent months. It is also a reminder of the legal and ethical issues surrounding the use of AI to generate music.
It is unclear whether Drake will ever be able to release “Taylor Made Freestyle” again. However, the song’s removal from social media is a sign that the music industry is still grappling with the implications of AI technology.
The use of AI to generate music is a relatively new phenomenon. In recent years, there have been a number of songs released that feature AI-generated vocals or lyrics. However, the use of AI in music has also been met with controversy. Some artists have argued that AI-generated music is not real music, while others have expressed concern that AI could be used to create deepfakes of musicians.
The removal of “Taylor Made Freestyle” from social media is likely to further the debate about the use of AI in music. It is an issue that is likely to continue to be discussed for many years to come.
