4 Things To Know About Charlie Kirk Viral AI Song on Spotify

1. What is the song "We Are Charlie Kirk"?

This track is currently the number one song on Spotify’s “Viral 50 - Global” list. It has been streamed over 1 million times. The song was released on September 16, shortly after reports that activist Charlie Kirk was killed in Utah. The artist listed is "Spalexma," an act that appears to be entirely AI-generated. 

2. Why did the song go viral?

 The song did not become famous because people liked the music. It went viral on TikTok because users thought it sounded bad. One user posted it as the "worst song" they had ever heard. That video got 7 million views. Now, thousands of people are using the audio to make memes or jokes about the strange, computer-like vocals. 

3. How are people reacting to it? 

The reaction is mixed. On TikTok, over 58,000 videos use the song. Most of these mock the robotic voice or make fun of the lyrics. However, some users have taken it seriously. A few people posted respectful covers of the song. There are also videos of AI-generated figures, like Vice President JD Vance, appearing to sing it.

4. Is this part of a bigger trend? 

Yes, this is not the only AI song about this topic. YouTube has seen a wave of AI-generated songs that claim to be from stars like Ed Sheeran or Taylor Swift. These videos often use fake images of the artists crying. While some have disclaimers, many viewers in the comments believe the songs are real. This shows how easily AI content can confuse audiences.