Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn released a video on October 14, 2026, that uses artificial intelligence to create an appearance of her resembling rapper Kendrick Lamar during his performance at the 2025 Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. The video features Blackburn on a football field, accompanied by Representative Tim Burchett and Senator Bill Hagerty, both Republicans from Tennessee. The release has drawn some criticism.
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn Releases AI Video Resembling Kendrick Lamar
Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee released an AI-generated video on October 14, 2026, that depicts her resembling Kendrick Lamar during the 2025 Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. The video includes appearances by other Tennessee Republican officials and has received criticism.
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