# Producer Sues Kanye West Over AI Vocals

> Producer claims AI work with Kanye West threatens his safety, sues for $220k.
- Title: Producer Sues Kanye West Over AI Vocals · VICE | Shortify
- Summary: Producer claims AI work with Kanye West threatens his safety, sues for $220k. A producer sued Kanye West for $220k over alleged unpaid AI work on Vultures 2…
- Keywords: kanye west, vultures 2, ai vocals, yeezy record label, john doe, march 27, august 2026, news, culture, Producer, Sues, Kanye
- Source: VICE — https://vice.com/en/article/producer-suing-kanye-west-over-ai-generated-vocals-claims-he-fears-for-his-safety
- Author: Caleb Catlin
- Published: 2026-10-29T16:27:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kanye west, vultures 2, ai vocals, yeezy record label, john doe, march 27, august 2026, news, culture
## Producer sues Kanye West
A producer filed a lawsuit against Kanye West and Yeezy Record Label LLC in August 2026.
## Claims $220k owed
He alleges he’s owed at least $220,000 for work on Vultures 2 with Ty Dolla $ign and Ye’s BULLY.
## AI vocals in music
The producer says AI was used in production for Vultures 2 and BULLY.
## Safety concerns
He fears for his and his family’s safety if identifying information is made public.
## Pseudonym request
Plaintiff requests court to let case proceed under pseudonym John Doe to protect safety.
## Key takeaway

A producer sued Kanye West for $220k over alleged unpaid AI work on Vultures 2, fearing for his safety.