In a swift and unexpected move, rapper Drake has officially removed his song “Taylor Made Freestyle” from all social media platforms after the estate of legendary rapper 2Pac threatened legal action. The song, which used AI technology to mimic 2Pac’s voice, sparked controversy and outrage among fans and the 2Pac estate, who claimed copyright infringement and misuse of 2Pac’s likeness.

The 2Pac estate, led by his mother Afeni Shakur, had issued a stern warning to Drake, demanding that he remove the song from all platforms and cease any further use of 2Pac’s voice or image. The estate claimed that Drake’s use of AI to mimic 2Pac’s voice was a violation of their rights and a disrespect to 2Pac’s legacy.

Drake’s team has not issued an official statement, but the removal is seen as a preemptive measure to avoid a potential lawsuit. The incident raises questions about the use of AI in music and the rights of artists’ estates in the digital age.

The use of AI to mimic 2Pac’s voice had been hailed as a technological breakthrough, but it also sparked concerns about the ethics of using AI to recreate the voice of a deceased artist. The incident has sparked a wider debate about the ownership and control of digital likenesses and the limits of artistic expression in the age of AI.

As the music industry continues to grapple with the implications of AI technology, the removal of “Taylor Made Freestyle” serves as a reminder of the legal and ethical complexities that come with pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation.