Drake stirred controversy by incorporating AI-generated verses from Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg in a direct challenge to his contemporary foe, Kendrick Lamar, in a surprising move that reverberated throughout the hip-hop community.
The response to Drizzy's controversial track, "Taylor Made Freestyle," has sparked commentary from a close relative of Tupac Shakur.
As revealed by TMZ, Mopreme Shakur expressed his disapproval of Drake incorporating his brother's voice into a rap battle.
Described by Mopreme as a "nuclear option," he advocates for a more traditional one-on-one battle approach.
Mopreme harbors concerns about the potential confusion among younger music enthusiasts regarding the authenticity of the "AI 2Pac" featured on the track "Taylor Made Freestyle."
Concerned about potential confusion among younger audiences, he fears the blend of AI Tupac and the real one of the iconic artist.
Despite this, the Outlawz member is said to support both Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
AI In Hip-Hop
Drake swiftly released his "Taylor Made Freestyle" in a counter move to Kendrick Lamar's call-out on "Like That" by Future and Metro Boomin.
This was followed by the official drop of his diss track "Push Ups" on April 19, solidifying his stance as Toronto's representative in the rap game.
Receiving a range of responses from hip-hop artists, fans, and media personalities, "Taylor Made Freestyle" sparked diverse reactions.
Even Snoop Dogg promptly went online and posted a comical response to his recent collaboration.
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A Pawn
In the most recent installment of Collect Call With Suge Knight, the ex-CEO of Death Row Records shared his thoughts.
"Young people do what young people do," Suge said.
"It's y'all turn, but regarding the homie' Pac, he wasn't no chump. Putting him on a song and dissing Kendrick for everybody's entertainment - that ain't how it goes."
In light of Drake's use of AI of Snoop to target Kendrick, Suge reiterated his claim linking Snoop to Tupac's unfortunate demise.
"Then putting him on a song with Snoop, who was a part of his downfall and exit, ain't ever a good look. 'Pac was a king on that chessboard. He never was a pawn, so you can't make him be a pawn now," he said..
Suge then advised caution as Drake ventured into the territory of West Coast gang members known as the Lion's Den, potentially bringing together different factions. "
The West Coast is a whole state of real gang members of all colors, all races. Enter with caution."
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