Kanye West is facing a lawsuit from an anonymous producer who claims he was never paid or credited for creating AI-assisted vocals used on Vultures 2 and Bully. This situation highlights ongoing tensions in the music industry around proper compensation and artist recognition—issues that matter deeply to creatives building their careers.
The producer alleges he was hired on an “emergency basis” just two days before Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign released Vultures 2 in 2024. He claims his contributions appeared on five songs and included “at least 13 custom AI voice models,” along with hundreds of generated vocals and material made from his own voice. Working under that kind of pressure—especially without clear agreements upfront—puts independent artists in a vulnerable position.
According to the complaint, the producer later began working on AI vocal programming for Ye’s solo album Bully in October 2024. He claims West and YZY failed to pay him or list him as a producer on streaming platforms. When your work goes uncredited and unpaid, it’s not just about the money—it’s about your legacy and recognition in the industry.
SNEAKO reacts to Ye (Kanye West) tweeting the tracklist for his upcoming album BULLY and confirming there will be no AI on it
“No AI, let’s go! Can’t wait for this.” pic.twitter.com/mUwxCbQAz9
— Daily SNEAKO (@dailysneako) March 25, 2026
The unnamed musician is seeking at least $110,000 and has accused West and his company of breach of contract, unjust enrichment and violations of California labor and business laws. These kinds of disputes are becoming more common as technology evolves and creators navigate unfamiliar territory.
The allegations arrive after Ye denied using the technology on Bully, which was released in March. He’s maintained that the album would feature no artificial intelligence—a statement that now sits in stark contrast to these claims.
“No AI,” he previously said of the album.
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