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But what led up to an AI robot getting a record deal?
Below is a look at FN Mekas career and who is behind the controversial account.
Who is FN Meka?
FN Mekais a self-described Robot Rapper not accepted by this world.
His TikToks show offLouis Vuitton,Rolls-Royce cars, andgold Pokemon cards on chains all digital, of course.
The AI also collaborates with other AI as co-writers.
His first TikTok was postedthree years ago, and he have over 500,000 monthly listeners onSpotify.
How Did FN Get Signed and What Is the Backlash?
On August 12,Capitol Recordsannounced it had signed its first virtual artist, citing him as the No.
1 virtual being on TikTok with over 10 million followers.
After the announcement,people onlinebegancriticizingthe labels decision toinvest money in virtual artists instead of Black musicians.
They demanded a formal public apology and that the partnership be terminated.
FN Mekas music has been removed from all platforms.
What Happens to the Voice of FN Meka Now?
He tried to keep the AI music distinct from his personal work.
He also was supposed to deny voicing Meka.
We wanted it to be a mystery at the time, he said.
Kyle also addressed Meka on his Instagram.
They promised me equity in the company, percentages, all this stuff.
Kyle said he saw the AIs cancellation as karma.
Use my voice, use my sound, use the culture and literally just left me high and dry.
I aint get a dime off of nothing, and they got record deals, all this stuff.
So, Im glad they ass got canceled cuz thats karma for they ass.
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