If you’ve been scrolling social lately, you’ve probably seen the conversations blowing up: SZA, Chloe Bailey, and Kehlani aren’t here for AI-generated music or images of them—and they’re saying it loud. And honestly? I get it.
AI has been creeping into music, art, and entertainment for a while now. On the surface, it seems futuristic and cool—instant beats, flashy visuals, deepfake performances. But here’s the catch: it’s using artists’ likenesses, voices, and style without consent, often for profit or social media clout. For creators who pour their life, sweat, and soul into their work, that’s a hard line to cross.
SZA recently spoke out against AI-generated content using her voice and image, pointing to the dangers it poses for artists trying to control their narrative and leave the world better than how they found it. Chloe Bailey, too, has called it out, emphasizing that the tech should be banned.
And Kehlani made it clear on her socials: she doesn’t respect AI in the music space, period.
This isn’t just about personal preference. It’s about ownership, respect, and equity. When AI can replicate someone’s voice, image, or style instantly, it raises big questions:
- Who really owns the art?
- Who profits from it?
- And what does it mean for future artists trying to break in?
Fans might think it’s harmless fun, but for the people whose likeness is being used without consent, it can feel like an invasion—and a devaluation of their craft.
Here’s the thing: AI isn’t going away. But the conversation around it is just starting. Artists speaking out now—SZA, Chloe, Kehlani—are drawing lines in the sand, saying: you can’t replace human creativity, and you can’t profit off it without permission.
This is the crossroads of tech, art, and culture. And it’s bigger than just music. It’s about how society values creativity, labor, and identity in a world where machines can mimic us.
So what do you think? Should AI have boundaries when it comes to music and imagery? Or is it just the next wave of innovation—and artists need to adapt? Let’s talk about it.
