Doja Cat expressed frustration after fans mistakenly believed AI-generated tracks were unreleased songs from her discography. The tracks, which circulated widely on X (formerly Twitter) earlier this week, were allegedly linked to her latest albums Vie and Scarlet. Doja Cat clarified that the songs—their titles included “Loon1e,” “Dead Inside,” and “Ball & Chain”—were entirely synthetic creations and not part of her work. “None of it is me,” she stated on X, adding, “Really disappointed in everyone thinking that’s me :/ Fuck AI for real.”
The viral posts sparked mixed reactions. While some fans praised the AI-generated music, others raised concerns about its implications. “I didn’t want to hear the leaks but ‘Loon1e’ got me hooked,” one user wrote, defending the uploaders. However, Doja Cat’s comments align with broader critiques of AI in music, particularly among Black artists. Her remarks echo warnings from fellow musician SZA, who condemned the exploitation of Black creators’ work to train AI models. SZA’s Instagram post called out platforms like Suno for profiting from artists’ labour without consent, stating, “We make up 13% of the American population yet influence the world w our sound and perspective. I AINT HEARD A WHITE AI SONG YET. We have no protection in legislature medical or creative. I AINT HEARD A WHITE AI SONG YET. We have no protection in legislature medical or creative. The easiest to steal from. DO NOT GIVE AWAY YOUR VIBRANIUM !!! DO NOT TRAIN AI W YOUR GENIUS.”
The controversy has also drawn attention to Suno, a music-generating platform criticized by producer Kenny Beats. In a recent social media post, Beats condemned the platform’s business model, calling it “degenerate” and accusing its team of preying on struggling artists. “You are true losers. Whoever’s running this account… stealing from countless struggling musicians,” he wrote. The criticism highlights growing tensions between AI developers and the music industry over ethical use of creative work.
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The dispute underscores the urgent need for clearer regulations governing AI technology in creative fields. As AI tools become more accessible, artists and fans alike are grappling with the ethical and legal ramifications of synthetic music. Doja Cat’s public rejection of AI mimicry signals a growing resistance to the unchecked proliferation of generative technology in the arts.
