Dominican Rapper Responds to AI Video of Netanyahu Rapping
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
An AI video of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rapping as a Dominican artist has become a viral sensation. The original rapper, Bulin 47, humorously reacted to the deepfake, expressing mock fear of Israel's Mossad after initially posting fire emojis. The AI creation, by Tomer Bekering, superimposed Netanyahu's likeness onto Bulin 47's viral rap performance, with Netanyahu himself acknowledging the trend.
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- An AI video of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rapping has gone viral globally.
- Dominican rapper Bulin 47, whose likeness was used, humorously reacted to the video.
- Bulin 47 expressed mock fear of Israel's Mossad after seeing the AI-generated content.
- Israeli AI artist Tomer Bekering created the viral deepfake video.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu himself acknowledged and shared a lighthearted response to the trend.
An AI-generated video depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a Dominican rapper has gone viral, reaching the original artist whose likeness was used. The video, created by Israeli AI artist Tomer Bekering, superimposed Netanyahu's face and voice onto a clip of Dominican rapper Bulin 47. Bekering utilized advanced deepfake technology on an existing video of Bulin 47 and creator Kevin Wai improvising a rap, which had garnered nearly 90 million views globally.
Bulin 47, upon discovering the viral phenomenon, shared a humorous reaction video. He initially expressed surprise at being associated with the Israeli Prime Minister, whom he learned was a globally recognized figure. After seeing the AI video, he posted fire emojis as a response. However, friends jokingly warned him about potential repercussions from Israel's intelligence agency, the Mossad, prompting him to quickly replace the fire emojis with seven hearts.
The AI rap trend, dubbed "Lil Bibi," has become a significant viral hit during the current election cycle in Israel. It features Netanyahu with tattoos and shiny silver teeth, even spawning a response single. The phenomenon gained so much traction that Prime Minister Netanyahu himself acknowledged it, sharing a lighthearted video on social media stating, "Folks, this is AI."
The rapper's latest reaction, where he expressed mock fear of the Mossad, closes a circle on one of the most entertaining and surprising online moments of the period, highlighting the global reach of AI-generated content and internet trends.