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A$AP Rocky Accused Of Plagiarizing AI Video
A$AP Rocky accused of copying a 2019 video using AI for his 'Shroom Clouds' music video.
In brief
A$AP Rocky accused of copying a 2019 video using AI for his 'Shroom Clouds' music video. A$AP Rocky is accused of stealing a 2019 video by Cache Bunny and using AI to create part of his 'Shroom Clouds' music video. Originally reported by Stereogum.
A$AP Rocky's Shroom Clouds Video
A$AP Rocky previewed a song called 'Mushroom Clouds' in 2021, which re-emerged as 'Shroom Clouds' on Oct. 19, 2026.
AI-Assisted Video Accusation
Fans accuse A$AP Rocky of using AI to rip off a 2019 video series by Cache Bunny, featuring German parkour athlete Jason Paul.
Cache Bunny's Claim
Cache Bunny says Rocky fed his video into AI without permission, changing Jason Paul to A$AP Rocky while keeping original grass and shadow intact.
Cache Bunny's Instagram
Cache Bunny shared Instagram Stories pointing out similarities between Rocky's video and his 2019 work, noting over 600 messages about the accusation.
Rocky's AI Stance
Rocky stated AI is a tool for music production but emphasized he works with musicians and producers to create his sound without AI.
Plagiarism Allegation
Rocky's 'Shroom Clouds' video, directed by Rocky, Aisultan Seitov, and Pietro Biz Biasia, uses AI effects and is accused of copying Cache Bunny's 2019 video.
The headline
A$AP Rocky is accused of stealing a 2019 video by Cache Bunny and using AI to create part of his 'Shroom Clouds' music video.
