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By Bernadette Giacomazzo
Published on: Jun 9, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT
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50 Cent has heard the AI version of his hit song “Window Shopper,” and the G-Unit head honcho can’t get enough of it.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday (June 8), the rapper-turned-television executive shared a Nat King Cole-style photo of himself, complete with a zoot suit and a 1950s Colgate smile, over a big band version of the smash song from the soundtrack to the semi-biographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
“yo this AI shit is crazy LOL,” he wrote in the caption.
While 50 Cent got a kick out of the AI-generated version of his classic track, not all rappers are fans of the technology.
Last month, Nicki Minaj made headlines when she heard the latest AI creation take on her hit song “Super Bass,” and she was less than pleased with the results. Get our news app and remain updated
In a since-deleted post on X that went viral on May 18, the “Starships” rapper quote-tweeted an AI-generated version of her 2010 hit, performed in a 1970s disco-style.
“I hate yall so bad for this,” she wrote, though it wasn’t clear if she was being sarcastic or seriously hated the production.
In the past, Nicki Minaj has made her opinion on AI-generated art clear, and it’s clear that she’s not a fan.
Back in April, she joined Q-Tip, Chuck D, and other artists to support a campaign protecting musicians from having their creations jacked by artificial intelligence.
An open letter organized by the Artists’ Rights Alliance sets out their opposition to the use of A.I. within the music industry after tech companies such as YouTube began experimenting with AI music-making tools.
The open letter states: “We believe that artists should have control over their own work and should not be exploited by algorithms or corporations. A.I. may have its place, but it should not replace the creativity and soul of human expression.
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