Justin Timberlake has cameo in new Veeze video. Or not?

Detroit rapper Veeze has set the internet abuzz with the release of his latest video, “Pop Yo Shit,” which features a mind-bending cameo by an AI-generated Justin Timberlake. The video, shot in London and directed by Jimmy Whisperz, has left viewers perplexed, with many questioning whether the former *NSYNC member actually makes an appearance.

Everything you need to know:

✓ Veeze’s “Pop Yo Shit” video features AI-generated Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z cameos

✓ The video continues the idea from Veeze’s 2023 lyric, “7 Mile popstar, bitch, I’m Justin Timberlake”

✓ Veeze’s unique vocal style and self-deprecating humor set him apart from other rappers

The visual, which also includes an AI-generated Jay-Z moment, utilizes deepfake technology to seamlessly blend Veeze’s face with those of the celebrity cameos. The AI Justin Timberlake appearance, in particular, has garnered significant attention, with fans and critics alike marveling at the realistic yet surreal effect.

For longtime Veeze listeners, however, the AI JT cameo is seen as a continuation of an idea from his 2023 track “GOMD,” in which he rapped, “7 Mile popstar, bitch, I’m Justin Timberlake.” In the “Pop Yo Shit” video, Veeze is seen transforming into JT and back again, with Water Socks credited as the “AI Specialist” responsible for the effect.

In a 2023 Genius interview, Veeze elaborated on the JT lyric, saying, “The neighborhood I’m from, I am like Justin Timberlake. That’s the type of level I wanna be on. Maybe I wanna rip a bra off at a Super Bowl performance.” The reference to the infamous Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy only adds to the intrigue surrounding the AI cameo.

As Veeze continues to gain recognition for his unique vocal style and self-deprecating humor, his use of AI technology in the “Pop Yo Shit” video serves as a testament to his creativity and willingness to push boundaries. In a recent interview with Crack magazine, the rapper explained, “If you spoke to someone who knew me in the first grade, they’d say I rap just like how I talk. I’ve never really raised my voice. I am not going to the studio and making up a character like these other guys.”

With his Navy Navy imprint partnering with Warner Records and his profile continuing to grow in 2024, Veeze is undoubtedly one to watch. Whether he will follow up his breakout tape, Ganger, with a new album this year remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: his unique voice and innovative approach to music videos are sure to keep fans and critics alike talking for some time to come.