AI-generated music gains traction as Metro Boomin samples 'BBL Drizzy' in Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud

Will Hatcher gained fame when Metro Boomin sampled his AI-generated song "BBL Drizzy" during the Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud. This marked a significant moment as it was the first major use of an AI-generated sample by a top producer. Following the initial success, Metro Boomin encouraged fans to rap over the beat, offering a $10,000 prize. Hatcher clarified that while the music was AI-generated, the lyrics were his own, highlighting the limitations of AI in lyric writing. Recent developments include Google launching MusicFX DJ for live song creation and Timbaland partnering with Suno for a remix contest. Meanwhile, music labels have sued AI music generators for copyright infringement, raising questions about the use of copyrighted material in AI tools.