Summary:
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Kehlani criticizes AI-generated artist’s multimillion-dollar record deal, sparking debate over AI’s impact on creativity and copyright concerns in music industry.
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Xania Monet’s team maintains music is human-driven, reaching No. 1 on Billboard, sparking excitement and controversy over $3 million record deal.
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Legal experts suggest deal may test music copyright law, as labels balance publicity potential with uncertainty of AI-driven music in industry.
R&B star Kehlani is speaking out after an AI-generated vocalist, Xania Monet, reportedly created by Mississippi writer Telisha Jones, landed a multimillion-dollar record deal. Kehlani took to TikTok to criticize the deal, saying the artist is “doing none of the work” and that she doesn’t respect AI music. Her reaction highlights a growing debate over whether AI threatens human creativity and raises copyright concerns in the music industry.
Meanwhile, Jones’ team maintains that Monet’s music is human-driven, with Jones writing all the lyrics and using a mix of Suno and live elements to produce the album. Monet has already hit No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart, while her $3 million record deal has sparked both fan excitement and industry controversy.
Now, Legal experts say the deal could become a test case for music copyright law, as labels weigh publicity potential against the uncertainty of AI-driven music.
