He took to Instagram late last night to share the news with a minute-long video statement throwing his support behind the Toronto music stalwarts.
"This version of 'Heart on My Sleeve' using the AI voice modelling that sounds like Drake and the Weeknd, it's not eligible for Grammy consideration," he said.
"Let me be extra, extra clear. Even though it was written by a human creator, the vocals were not legally obtained, the vocals were not cleared by the label or the artists, and the song is not commercially available. And because of that, it's not eligible."
He concluded his message by saying, "I take [AI] very seriously. It's all complicated, and it's moving, really, really quickly. I'm sure things are going to continue to have to evolve and change. But please, please, do not be confused. The Academy is here to support and advocate and protect and represent human artists, and human creators period."
Regardless of its award eligibility, AI-generated music is becoming increasingly prevalent and marketable, with Grimes leading the way as one of the first notable artists to willingly lend her voice to the tool and Universal Music looking to license their artists' voices for AI usage.
Amidst the "Heart on My Sleeve" Grammy drama — which neither artist has commented on — Drake is gearing up to drop his 15th studio album For All the Dogs on September 22, and the Weeknd has been gradually shedding his alter-ego.
