Ice Cube gave his thoughts on the state of modern rap during a recent appearance on the Full Send podcast, and the conversation inevitably turned to the genre's use of AI.
The verdict is decidedly negative. "I think AI is demonic," Cube says. "I think AI is gonna get a backlash from real people, real authentic people." He goes on to lump AI-generated music with vocalists that use Auto-Tune: "It's all starting to sound artificial because of AI." Read Next: Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too $hort share debut Mount Westmore single “Big Subwoofer” Cube specifically takes aim at "heart on my sleeve," a song that used AI-generated vocals in the style of Drake and The Weeknd. "I think that's terrible," Cube says. "I don't wanna hear that bullshit.
He should sue whoever made it." When one of the podcast's hosts raises the prospect of an AI Ice Cube song, the rapper promises legal action against creators, streaming companies that host it, and even the listeners. "I'm gonna sue the motherfucker that make it too.
And the people and the platform that play it." While it's unclear what legal case (if any) that Cube would have against the listeners of AI-assisted music, music corporations have been successful in forcing streaming platforms to remove content that imitates their artists.
Read more on thefader.com
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.