Suno Pulls Mary J. Blige Ad After AI Company Says She Never Approved It
Written by WorldOneFm on September 4, 2026
Suno, an artificial intelligence company that lets users create songs with AI, has pulled an advertisement featuring Mary J. Blige after discovering that the singer had not approved the campaign.
The ad, which was shared on social media, showed Blige in a recording studio listening to a song called “Pretty Flowers.” The AI-generated track was designed to sound like her signature R&B style from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
In the video, Blige appears to praise the song, calling it “dope.”
The ad quickly drew criticism, with some fans questioning why the singer appeared to be promoting an AI music company.
Suno later said that Blige had not authorized the advertisement.
“We entered into a business deal with someone who presented themselves as Ms. Blige’s official representative,” a Suno spokesperson said. “As soon as we learned this was not the case, and that Ms. Blige was uncomfortable, we terminated the advertising campaign.”
The company has since removed the ad.
It remains unclear how Suno obtained the footage of Blige used in the advertisement. The company has not explained where the video came from, and representatives for Blige have also been contacted for comment.
AI music remains controversial
The incident comes as AI-generated music continues to spark debate across the entertainment industry.
Many musicians have criticized AI companies for creating music that can imitate the voices, styles and sounds of human artists without their permission or compensation.
Singer Bette Midler recently criticized an AI-generated song made with Suno, describing the technology as a form of “cultural genocide.”
However, not every artist agrees with that view.
Tyrese Gibson defended AI music, arguing that the technology is here to stay. He also praised an AI-generated song and said it had inspired him.
The debate over AI and music continues to grow, with artists, record companies and technology platforms still trying to determine how the technology should be used — and what rights musicians should have when their voices and styles are involved.
