In a breakdown published by *Rap Reviews*, hip-hop artist Tyga faced widespread industry backlash after music outlet *Pitchfork* handed his new project *$TARFACE* a rare 0.0 rating—its lowest score in 19 years. The score was assigned primarily due to his extensive use of the generative AI music generator Suno throughout the record.
Reporting on the controversy, *TMZ* noted, “Tyga shrugged off the heavy backlash by comparing his AI usage to the early industry resistance against Auto-Tune”. Addressing the rating on X, *HotNewHipHop* published, “Tyga’s historic 0.0 from Pitchfork has officially turned *$TARFACE* into ground zero for hip-hop’s fierce debate over artificial intelligence”.
This rating marks a line in the sand for mainstream music journalism regarding AI-generated vocals and production in hip-hop culture. Watch for other major recording artists and record labels to take clearer public stances on AI tools in their upcoming album rollouts.
Source: Rap Reviews — https://www.rap-reviews.com/post/hip-hop-news-roundup-august-12-2026, August 12, 2026
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