The use of artificial intelligence in music, and society as a whole, is a highly-contested debate, and, with artists like Will.I.Am and others advocating for the technology's inclusion into the artistic process, and the debate isn't ending any time soon.
Gary, Indiana-based emcee Freddie Gibbs is the latest to voice his opinion, blasting the technology for its lack of heart. Speaking on The Ryen Russillo Podcast, Gibbs said he has a hard time believing rappers refrain from using artificial bars generated by AI.
Freddie Gibbs speaks on AI usage in music:
— Joey (@gothamhiphop) August 23, 2025
“Art is dying when you gotta ask a computer to write your lyrics, sht is wack…Fck ChatGPT” pic.twitter.com/Xh484v6rI1
"Look at AI rap now man," Gibbs said, translation via Complex. "I don't even believe nobody that write [...] I don't even believe if you even really make it anymore because I done been in studios with motherfuckers and motherfuckers is ChatGPTin' the shit. And I'm like, ‘What in the fuck?' Like damn, how long am I gonna be able to do this shit? 'Cause I'm actually making fresh shit."
He continued, "How long am I going to be able to do it when there's motherfuckers in the studio typing into a computer to get their music [...] We in a lazy day and age, man. Heart is dying and you got to ask a computer to write your lyrics, shit is wack."
Meanwhile, Gibbs released his sixth studio album, Alfredo 2, last month via ESGN and ALC. His third studio collaboration with producer The Alchemist, the album features guest appearances by Anderson .Paak, Larry June, and JID.
Beginning next month, the duo will embark on a US tour to support the album. Dubbed Alfredo: The Tour, Gangsta Gibbs and Al will perform in more than 20 cities across the country beginning Sept. 20 in Philly before rounding out Nov. 9 in San Francisco.
09/20 Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
09/22 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
09/25 Austin, TX @ Emo’s
09/26 Dallas, TX @ Gilley’s Dallas South Side Ballroom
09/27 Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston Music Hall
09/28 San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theater
10/03 Tampa, FL @ Ritz Ybor
10/04 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
10/05 Orlando, FL @ The Beacham
10/10 Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
10/11 Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
10/12 Washington, DC @ Echostage
10/17 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
10/18 Detroit, MI @ Masonic Jack White Theatre
10/24 Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
10/26 Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory Orange County
10/28 Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo
10/29 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
10/31 Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
11/01 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union
11/06 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
11/07 Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
11/09 San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
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