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A$AP Rocky Has a Very Diplomatic Stance on AI in Music: ‘Who Am I to Say What’s Standard’

The Harlem rapper also noted the backlash artists such as Fenix Flexin and Tyga faced when admitting they used AI.

A$AP Rocky Has a Very Diplomatic Stance on AI in Music: ‘Who Am I to Say What’s Standard’

A$AP Rocky has expressed a cautious stance on the use of AI in music. Speaking to Complex, the rapper stated that he prefers to create music "practically" and is not currently planning to incorporate AI into his work. However, he acknowledged that AI could be a useful tool when recording, particularly when obtaining instrumental tracks that may not be readily available.

Rocky emphasized that AI should be viewed as a tool rather than a right or wrong, and that he would not judge others for their usage of it. He noted that some of his peers, such as Fenix Flexin and Tyga, faced criticism for using AI in their music, but ultimately, he stays true to his own methods and collaborates with other musicians, producers, and beat makers to develop his sound.

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