Russia’s media regulator blocks viral AI-generated song ‘You’re My Scumbag’ on streaming services
The viral AI-generated song “Ty moya…” (“You’re my…”) by musician DJ NARODNII has been blocked on Russian streaming services, the news outlet Ostorozhno, Novosti reported.
The AI-generated song "You're My Scumbag" by DJ NARODNII has been banned on Russian streaming platforms, according to reports from Ostorozhno, Novosti. The track, which features lyrics like "You're my scumbag, you're my pig," became popular on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. However, attempts to play the song on services such as Yandex Music resulted in a message stating it is unavailable upon request by Roskomnadzor, Russia's communications regulator.
In late September, the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs had called for the song's restrictions. DJ NARODNII claimed he was unaware of the removal until he noticed the tracks were absent from music platforms. He suspects the song was blocked due to complaints from "certain individuals who took it personally." The musician disputes the decision, stating that if the song is blocked, then all songs with swearing should also be censored.
The video explaining the context behind the song and its lyrics has been shared widely, with some dismissing it as mere niche perfume with complex flavors.
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