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Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens Drake With Lawsuit Over AI Voice Imitation

Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens Drake , With Lawsuit Over AI Voice Imitation. Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens Drake , With Lawsuit Over AI Voice Imitation. Drake has received a cease-and-desist letter from the late rapper's estate for using an AI-generated version of Tupac's voice in his new song, "Taylor Made (Freestyle).". Drake has received a cease-and-desist letter from the late rapper's estate for using an AI-generated version of Tupac's voice in his new song, "Taylor Made (Freestyle).". The song, a diss track against Kendrick Lamar, was released via Instagram on April 19. The song, a diss track against Kendrick Lamar, was released via Instagram on April 19. On April 24, 'USA TODAY' obtained a letter in which the estate says it's "deeply dismayed and disappointed by your unauthorized use of Tupac's voice and personality in the 'Taylor Made (Freestyle)' record.". We demand that you immediately cease and desist from any further publication and exploitation of the Record, and that you immediately take ALL NECESSARY steps to remove it from all platforms where it is publicly available, Via cease-and-desist letter to Drake. The letter went on to assert that the song is "a flagrant violation of Tupac's publicity and the Estate's legal rights.". The Estate would never have given its approval for this use, Via cease-and-desist letter to Drake. The unauthorized, equally dismaying use of Tupac's voice against Kendrick Lamar, a good friend to the Estate who has given nothing but respect to Tupac and his legacy publicly and privately, compounds the insult, Via cease-and-desist letter to Drake. The letter also asks Drake to think about "the harm that unauthorized AI impersonations can cause to artists, including yourself.". The letter also asks Drake to think about "the harm that unauthorized AI impersonations can cause to artists, including yourself.". In addition to the estate demanding that the song be removed from the internet by April 25. it would like to know "how the sound-alike was created and the persons or company that created it, including all recordings and other data 'scraped' or used."

Dr. Dre Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Dr. Dre Gets Star , on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dr. Dre Gets Star , on Hollywood Walk of Fame. The legendary rapper and producer received the Hollywood Walk of Fame's 2,775th star on March 19, 'Billboard' reports. Also in attendance were Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Eminem, Jimmy Iovine and more. Upon receiving his star, Dr. Dre said, "Growing up in Compton, I never imagined that I would one day be represented here among some of my childhood heroes.". I’ve been fortunate enough to make a living doing exactly what I love to do. How about that? Isn’t that the dream?, Dr. Dre, via statement. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of finding and nurturing new talent as well as pushing the boundaries in hip-hop both in content and substance, Dr. Dre, via statement. Dre went on to say that he's "most proud of elevating the sound and clarity of how we experience hip-hop." . Dre went on to say that he's "most proud of elevating the sound and clarity of how we experience hip-hop." . Getting that thing right is one of my greatest achievements. , Dr. Dre, via statement. I love that this honor is unique to Los Angeles and brings fans from all over the world to connect with their favorite artists. I’ll be here forever, Dr. Dre, via statement. Dr. Dre first gained national attention in the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A, he went to work with Death Row Records, cranking out hits with Snoop Dogg, 2Pac and more. His own company, Aftermath Entertainment, was launched in 1996. Last year, Dr. Dre was named the greatest rap producer of all time by 'Billboard.'