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Producer Sues Kanye West Over Alleged $110,000 Unpaid AI Vocal Work

Producer Sues Kanye West Over Alleged $110,000 Unpaid AI Vocal Work

An unnamed music producer has sued Kanye West, alleging he was not paid or credited for work on the albums Vultures 2 and Bully. The producer claims he was hired shortly before Vultures 2 was released in August 2024. He says he created more than 400 AI-generated vocal takes and at least 13 custom AI voice models during sessions allegedly directed by West. According to the lawsuit, his work appeared on five Vultures 2 tracks and two released songs from Bully. He is seeking at least $110,000 in unpaid fees, further damages for unreleased material, and proper credits on streaming platforms. West's representatives had not commented when the case was reported.

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K
kris

How should credit work when someone creates hundreds of AI vocal takes but the final songs are released under bigger names?

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M
mel

Should credit depend on how much of the final release actually uses those vocal takes?

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M
mary

The claim covers both payment and credit, which shows how unclear AI-assisted music contributions can become once an album is out.

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J
jaruma

Four hundred takes sounds substantial, but the lawsuit will likely hinge on what was actually agreed before the work began.

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J
jayjay

Producers and artists should put rates, credits, usage rights, and delivery records in writing before AI vocal work starts.

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