The voices of 2Pac and Biggie have been preserved since the 1990s thanks to AI’s magic (or curse), and after a classic 50 Cent song received this treatment, retired heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was in awe.
On Saturday, May 20, Tony Yayo visited the Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson podcast and offered several anecdotes from the height of G-Unit’s fame.
The topic then shifted to something more contemporary, like the development of AI speech technology in the music sector.
“Let me explain to you how bad computers are getting. Have you heard any AI music? DJ Whoo Kid and Tyson’s co-host Yayo were questioned. Play ‘Many Men’ by 50 Cent, 2Pac, and Biggie as a favor for me.
Everyone listened to the music once Whoo Kid queued it up; while it wasn’t an exact representation of what ‘Pac, B.I.G., and Fif would sound like had they collaborated on a song together, it was surely enough to blow Mike Tyson’s mind.
“Let me explain to you how bad computers are getting. Have you heard any AI music? DJ Whoo Kid and Tyson’s co-host Yayo were questioned. Play ‘Many Men’ by 50 Cent, 2Pac, and Biggie as a favor for me.
Everyone listened to the music once Whoo Kid queued it up; while it wasn’t an exact representation of what ‘Pac, B.I.G., and Fif would sound like had they collaborated on a song together, it was surely enough to blow Mike Tyson’s mind.
Although Tony Yayo may be intrigued by an AI-driven future, other artists, such as Snoop Dogg, are less enthusiastic about the technology.
Baller Alert spoke with Tha Doggfather last month and inquired about a potential artificial intelligence-based collaboration album between Biggie and 2Pac.
Snoop wasn’t entirely against the collaboration, but he made it plain he doesn’t like the notion of an artificial intelligence-generated record involving the King of New York and his late Death Row labelmate.
He replied, “I don’t really know about that, with the AI. “Because, you know, that’s kind of like computer voices. But I believe it would sound better to me if they could locate some older tunes and combine them with their singing.
Ice Cube, another rap legend who is not a fan of AI technology, recently stated on the Full Send podcast that he is a man who will be highly litigious if someone attempts to create songs using AI that use his voice.
When the host asked Cube if he had heard Drizzy and The Weeknd’s popular AI collaboration “Heart on My Sleeve,” Cube said, “I don’t wanna hear an AI Drake song.”
Ice Cube reaffirmed his anti-AI attitude when the host retorted that “everyone on the Internet” was listening to it.
He snorted, “Yeah, I don’t wanna hear that bullshit.” “Whoever made it should be sued,”
The host persisted and tried again. “AI’s coming for you too, bro,” he declared.
Yeah, Cube answered. And I’m going to file a lawsuit against the creator, the performers, and the site. It’s sort of like a sample, understand what I mean? Nobody can alter your voice without paying for the right to do so.