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Rapper 50 Cent Adds Fuel to “Kiss Cam” Scandal with AI-Generated Video
The internet-famous “kiss cam” scandal involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and alleged coworker Kristin Cabot has taken another turn, thanks to rapper 50 Cent. The rapper, known for his online antics and AI wizardry, shared a parody video on Instagram featuring an AI-generated Byron lookalike ditching a woman and running away.
The video’s caption? “LOL WHAT HE WISH HE COULD HAVE DONE!”
The original “kiss cam” footage, captured at a Coldplay concert, showed Byron and Cabot embracing before quickly hiding their faces when they realized they were on the jumbotron. The incident quickly spiraled into a scandal after online sleuths identified the pair, leading Byron’s wife to delete her social media presence.
50 Cent’s video, viewed over 250,000 times in just hours, has ignited a flurry of reactions. Instagram users flooded the comments section with laughing emojis and remarks like, “50 got no chill for ANYONE” and “Internet is undefeated and moves quicker than him running in AI.”
Ironically, AI plays a central role in this saga, as Astronomer is an AI technology company. A fake AI-generated statement, purportedly from Byron, even made the rounds online.
Following the incident, Astronomer’s Board of Directors launched a formal investigation, emphasizing the company’s commitment to its values and the accountability of its leadership. The company promises to share further details soon.