Controversy reported
SZA blasted musicians embracing AI song generators in Instagram posts, saying songs linked to her catalog turned up in AI training datasets, Rolling Stone reports. She alleged producer Diplo holds equity in Suno and accused the platform of training on the work of Black writers and producers. Diplo denied being a Suno investor, arguing the villain 'isn't the tech.'
source: Rolling Stone· Variety
Career news reported
Billboard reports that Justin Bieber releases "Swag Live From Coachella (Weekend II)" on July 3 via Def Jam, following the prior week’s "Weekend I" live drop. The outlet notes the Weekend II recording spans 23 tracks from his April 18 Coachella set and includes guest appearances (as captured in the live recording) including Sexyy Red, Dijon and SZA; Universal Music Canada also announces the project as the second live album following the surprise "Weekend I" release.
source: Billboard· Universal Music Canada
Career news reported
SZA performed 'Ready or Not' with Doechii as part of the BET Awards salute honoring Lauryn Hill with the network's inaugural Living Legend Icon award, Variety reports. The all-star tribute also featured Queen Latifah, Doja Cat, Nas, Lizzo, Tems and more.
source: Variety· Billboard