AI-Generated Vocals Spark Controversy and Removal of Viral Track 'I Run' from Streaming Platforms
November 20, 2025
Spotify said the track violated its policy on artist impersonation and noted that no royalties were paid for streams, with the removals following the social-media chatter.
Billboard reports HAVEN. intends to re-record the track with Kaitlin Aragon, suggesting the circulating version is a mashup and the present credits reflect an in-progress state.
HAVEN. released a behind-the-head video asserting the artist is a real person and indicating efforts to address takedowns and resolve the issue.
The track originated from UK producer Harrison Walker (alias Haven) with additional credits to UK producer Waypoint.
It remains unclear whether the track will be restored on streaming services, though Walker’s team is trying to reinstate it; YouTube still hosts the track.
News outlets sought comments from Haven, Broke Records, and the social media user who sparked the AI-vs-human debate.
Industry observers note platforms may withhold or remove titles under active legal disputes, affecting visibility on charts and rankings.
The TikTok sound's vocals have since been altered across platforms, reflecting ongoing presentation changes.
The case underscores disputes over AI usage in music, the reliability of credits, and the impact on distribution and audience perception.
Walker publicly identified himself as HAVEN., saying the vocals are his own voice heavily processed; audio engineer Matt Cahill confirmed the use of Suno, an AI vocal-synthesis platform, in creating the track.
A viral track called I Run by HAVEN. was removed from Spotify and other major platforms after allegations that the vocals were AI-generated and impersonated another artist, spotlighting broader AI-use concerns in music.
Online speculation claimed the vocals resembled or reused unreleased material from Jorja Smith, a claim Smith herself denied.
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Newsweek • Nov 20, 2025
The Biggest Song on TikTok Right Now Was Made Using AI
Billboard • Nov 20, 2025
HAVEN.’s ‘I Run’ Was Poised To Be a Hit — Until Allegations of AI Deepfaking Slowed It Down
