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Suno Kills Controversial Mary J. Blige Ad Where She Seems to Endorse the AI Music Generator (EXCLUSIVE)
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In Short: Suno, the AI music generator, has removed a controversial ad featuring Mary J. Blige after discovering that the representative they had worked with inaccurately claimed to represent the singer.
Suno, the AI music generator, has removed a controversial ad featuring Mary J. Blige after discovering that the representative they had worked with inaccurately claimed to represent the singer.
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, a Suno representative expressed admiration for Blige, noting her long-standing contributions to the music industry, including hits like 'What's the 411' and 'No More Drama'.
The ad's removal comes amid ongoing legal challenges faced by Suno, including recent lawsuits from artists like Grammy-winning Americana singer Jason Isbell, who claim the company has allowed users to produce tracks based on their identities without consent.
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- In a statement given to The Hollywood Reporter, a representative for Suno said the company had coordinated with someone who inaccurately told Suno they officially represented Blige.
- “Ms. Blige is an icon who we all deeply admire. Ever since she broke onto the scene with What’s the 411, No More Drama, The Breakthrough, Growing Pains, etc., she hasn’t stopped innovating. That’s why we wanted to…
- Although it has struck licensing deals with two top music companies, Warner (which previously sued it) and recently BMG, it is in ongoing legal action with Universal and Sony over unauthorized use of their…