AI-generated parody song about immigrants storms into German Top 50

Artist Butterbro accused of walking fine line between parody and discrimination and helping make racial slur mainstream

A song about immigrants whose music, vocals and artwork were entirely generated using artificial intelligence has made the Top 50 most listened to songs in Germany, in what may be a first for a leading music market.

Verknallt in einen Talahon is a parody song that weaves modern lyrics – many of them based around racial stereotypes about immigrants – with 60s schlager pop.