Selena Gomez, the multi-talented artist renowned for her acting and singing abilities, came across an unsettling discovery—an AI-generated rendition of her former partner The Weeknd’s popular song, “Starboy.” The shock factor escalated as Gomez realized that the voice singing the hit track was her very own.
The intriguing revelation unfolded when an Instagram fan account shared an audio clip of the AI-generated version of “Starboy,” accompanied by a cleverly edited photo of Gomez that aligned with the song’s original artwork. The caption, written in Turkish, posed the question, “How did you find Selena’s viral cover of ‘Starboy’ voiced with artificial intelligence?”
The AI version featured Gomez’s unmistakable voice smoothly singing the iconic bridge of the song, complete with its distinctive lyrics: “House so empty, need a centerpiece / Twenty racks a table, cut from ebony / Cut that ivory into skinny pieces / Then she clean it with her face, man, I love my baby, ah / You talkin’ money, need a hearin’ aid / You talkin’ ‘bout me, I don’t see the shade / Switch up my style, I take any lane / I switch up my cup, I kill any pain.”
The experience of hearing her own voice singing the song left Gomez with an eerie and chilling reaction, undoubtedly an unexpected encounter with technology’s creative capabilities.
Gomez’s romantic history with The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, spanned 10 months. Their relationship commenced shortly after The Weeknd’s split from Bella Hadid. The couple’s romantic journey coincided with the release of “Starboy,” a track that catapulted to success in 2016. Their relationship’s public confirmation transpired during a memorable date night in January 2017.
Throughout their brief yet impactful relationship, Gomez faced health challenges due to her ongoing battle with Lupus. A significant medical procedure, a kidney transplant, brought them closer as The Weeknd supported Gomez’s recovery by adjusting his performances to align with her surgery schedule.
Despite the emotional connection they shared, their relationship concluded in late October 2017. Speculations emerged that Gomez rekindled her on-again, off-again romance with Justin Bieber. Gomez clarified that their parting was amicable, emphasizing that they remained “best friends.”
In the aftermath of their separation, The Weeknd unveiled his EP “My Dear Melancholy” in March 2018. Enthusiastic fans swiftly identified that the song “Call Out My Name” resonated with their relationship, as it vividly referenced their shared experiences.
The collision of technology and Gomez’s artistry has produced a remarkable yet uncanny moment—one that echoes the boundless potential of artificial intelligence in music.
