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Hey Identifier,
https://mashable.com/article/fn-meka-record-deal-racial-stereotyping
#fnmeka #music #blackface
On Aug. 12, AI-powered rapper FN Meka signed a record deal with Capitol Records, becoming the first digital artist to sign with a major label. Eleven days later, the deal was terminated amidst calls that the character promoted "gross stereotypes" of Black culture, as reported by the New York Times.
The voice behind the character has also come forward to say to XXL that he has never been paid for his involvement in the project.
The virtual rapper has a large digital presence, with 10.3 million TikTok followers and 222,000 Instagram followers. He was created by media company Factory New, which is cofounded by Anthony Martini and Brandon Le.
The two men told Music Business News last year that FN Meka was created by "using thousands of data points compiled from video games and social media." They also say that while the character's voice comes from a real human, his lyrics and all other elements of his rapping are generated by AI.
Since the digital rapper's recent online attention, FN Meka has received negative criticism for his mannerisms and online presence. Many took issue with the character using the N-word in his lyrics, and others called out depictions of police brutality on the rapper's social media.
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Hey Identifier,
https://mashable.com/article/fn-meka-record-deal-racial-stereotyping
#fnmeka #music #blackface
On Aug. 12, AI-powered rapper FN Meka signed a record deal with Capitol Records, becoming the first digital artist to sign with a major label. Eleven days later, the deal was terminated amidst calls that the character promoted "gross stereotypes" of Black culture, as reported by the New York Times.
The voice behind the character has also come forward to say to XXL that he has never been paid for his involvement in the project.
The virtual rapper has a large digital presence, with 10.3 million TikTok followers and 222,000 Instagram followers. He was created by media company Factory New, which is cofounded by Anthony Martini and Brandon Le.
The two men told Music Business News last year that FN Meka was created by "using thousands of data points compiled from video games and social media." They also say that while the character's voice comes from a real human, his lyrics and all other elements of his rapping are generated by AI.
Since the digital rapper's recent online attention, FN Meka has received negative criticism for his mannerisms and online presence. Many took issue with the character using the N-word in his lyrics, and others called out depictions of police brutality on the rapper's social media.
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Take Care