Tyga Embraces AI in New Album, Compares it to Auto-tune

WHO:

Rolling Stone Music - Tyga opened up to VIBE about his new project.

AllHipHop - Tyga, a West Coast rapper, is involved in the creation of the album "$TARFACE."

Billboard - Tyga is identified as the artist behind the new album.

WHAT:

Rolling Stone Music - Tyga stated, “There’s nothing wrong” with using AI to create his album "$TARFACE."

AllHipHop - Tyga admitted that AI helped create his album "$TARFACE."

Billboard - Tyga stated that using AI in music is comparable to the introduction of Auto-Tune.

WHY:

Rolling Stone Music - Tyga discussed his mother's passing and how it influenced the new project.

Billboard - Tyga has been battling allegations related to the use of AI in his music project, which is inspired by the 1980s pop synth genre.

HOW:

AllHipHop - Tyga compared the use of AI in music production to the historical adoption of Auto-Tune technology.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 14:17 UTC)

Tyga recently shared insights about his new project, "$TARFACE," in an interview with VIBE. He expressed that he sees nothing wrong with using AI to help create his album. During the conversation, Tyga also opened up about the impact of his mother's passing on his music, revealing how it has shaped this latest work.

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(UPDATED August 7, 2026 05:37 UTC)

Tyga, the West Coast rapper, is making headlines with his new album titled "$TARFACE," which he admits was partially created with the help of AI. He likens this innovative approach to music production to the introduction of Auto-Tune, a technology that transformed the industry. Despite facing allegations regarding his use of AI, Tyga's project draws inspiration from the vibrant sounds of the 1980s pop synth genre.