An AI-generated hit song “Celebrate Me” is sparking a firestorm in the music world, with Bette Midler calling it “cultural genocide” for ripping off human artists without credit. Tyrese Gibson fires back, defending AI as the future of uplifting music—and questioning human songwriters. Other stars like Natasha Bedingfield, Trace Lysette, India Arie, Yolanda Adams, and Cynthia Lee Fontaine join the debate, highlighting concerns over authenticity, emotional depth, and the value of human artistry in an age where machines are outperforming humans on charts. The controversy reveals a pivotal moment: can AI truly replace the soul behind music—or is this just the beginning of a deeper cultural reckoning?

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