Tupac Shakur's Estate Issues Cease-and-Desist to Drake Over AI-Generated Voice in Diss Track

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The estate of Tupac Shakur has taken legal action against Drake for his unauthorized use of an AI-generated Tupac voice in his diss track "Taylor Made Freestyle," sparking controversy in the hip-hop community.

In a move that has stirred up the hip-hop world, Tupac Shakur's estate has delivered a cease-and-desist letter to Drake, demanding the removal of his track "Taylor Made Freestyle." The estate, represented by attorney Howard King, asserts that Drake's use of an AI-generated Tupac voice constitutes a flagrant violation of Tupac's publicity rights and the estate's legal protections.

The letter, reportedly penned by King, expresses the estate's profound disappointment and dismay at Drake's actions. It emphasizes that the estate would never have granted approval for such usage, denouncing it as an abuse of the legacy of one of the genre's most revered artists. Moreover, the track's targeting of Kendrick Lamar has added fuel to the fire, given Lamar's well-known admiration for Tupac.

The controversy deepens as Drake not only refuses to respond to the cease-and-desist but also keeps the contentious track available on his Instagram, although it has not yet made its way to streaming platforms. The diss track not only takes aim at Lamar but also ridicules him for his perceived failure to uphold the legacy of West Coast hip-hop.

As tensions rise between the involved parties, the hip-hop community awaits Drake's next move and whether he will comply with the estate's demands or escalate the situation further.

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