Who Is Death Of Autotune About?

Jay-Z's "Death Of Autotune" has a message but who is it directed towards? BET.com has a few ideas...

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Who Is D.O.A. About? - Jay-Z's new song has a message. But who exactly is it for? <br><br>BET.com has a few ideas...

Ringleader Status - Ringleader, T-Pain, put on one of the best show’s on earth at his album release party in NYC on November 11.

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T-Pain - He’s the man responsible for bringing back the Autotune and turned it into a trend. As much as some skeptics tried to deny it, the impact he’s made is indisputable. Considering that he appeared at Summer Jam next to Hov (whether Jay knew it or not), chances are it wasn’t about him.<br><br>Probability: 25%

Yung Berg - After having to deal with the Maino incident and his own chain snatching some time back, we hope that Berg isn’t being dissed by Hov. He doesn’t really need it at this point in his career. Unfortunately, songs like “Outerspace” abuse the Autotune like no other.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Probability: 65%

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Yung Berg - After having to deal with the Maino incident and his own chain snatching some time back, we hope that Berg isn’t being dissed by Hov. He doesn’t really need it at this point in his career. Unfortunately, songs like “Outerspace” abuse the Autotune like no other.<br><br>Probability: 65%

He is a Beast - Lil' Wayne did a great job in the finale'!

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Lil Wayne - These days it is pretty much okay to Weezy F Baby to do anything he wants. Who is really going to dispute it? Lollipop was a massive hit and if T-Pain cosigns the usage of the Autotune, who is Jay-Z to argue? We highly doubt this one.<br><br>Probability: 25%

Advantage: Drake - Drake's &quot;Best I Ever Had&quot; single from his third mixtape, &quot;So Far Gone&quot; earned the Toronto native numerous nominations including two Grammy nods in 2010.

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Drake - Drake is the new kid on the block but his buzz is too tremendous for even Jay-Z to take a shot at. Not to mention that Hov’s rumored second single will be featuring Drake. Jay probably isn’t casting stones at the young lad.<br><br>Probability: 23%

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Guru - He’s a legend. So why would he use Autotune for his song “Fast Life?” Nobody knows. It sounds pretty freaking awful too. &quot;D.O.A.&quot; may not be geared directly at Guru but some may have wished that it was. Come to think of it, &quot;Fast Life&quot; could actually have been the reason why Hov made his song in the first place.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Probability: 72%

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Guru - He’s a legend. So why would he use Autotune for his song “Fast Life?” Nobody knows. It sounds pretty freaking awful too. "D.O.A." may not be geared directly at Guru but some may have wished that it was. Come to think of it, "Fast Life" could actually have been the reason why Hov made his song in the first place.<br><br>Probability: 72%

Snoop Dogg - Snoop Dogg did use it for “Sexual Eruption” and nobody really complained about it. The song was a throwback so we’re going to assume that the use of Autotune gets a pass from Jay-Z.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Probability: 30%

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Snoop Dogg - Snoop Dogg did use it for “Sexual Eruption” and nobody really complained about it. The song was a throwback so we’re going to assume that the use of Autotune gets a pass from Jay-Z.<br><br>Probability: 30%

Lil Kim Signs with Roc Nation - According to reports, rapper Lil Kim signed a deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label, where she will be releasing her next album. Jay will also be the project’s executive producer, reports Sister to Sister. Her last album, “The Naked Truth,” was released in 2005.

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Lil Kim - Lil Kim recently joined T-Pain and Charlie Wilson on her single “Download.” It hasn’t gotten the reception she may have expected and some have criticized her for joining the Autotune trend. Jay could have taken notice and directed it at the Queen Bee.<br><br>Probability: 50%

Paranoid - Chris Brown’s situation has seemingly gone from bad to worse as Rolling Stone reports the “Kiss Kiss” singer has also received death threats. The Chicago Sun-Times also reported on the issue, with a source telling the paper that Brown is “totally paranoid” over the threats, which were deemed legitimate.

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Chris Brown - Jay may not be known to kick a man while he’s down but with the rumors of his disgust towards Chris Brown after the Rihanna situation, Hov could be poking at the “Forever” singer without actually having to say his name. <br><br>Probability: 61%

3. Akon - Akon may have been quiet on the performing front, but he's been benefitting from Lady Gaga's huge success. She's signed to his Kon Live imprint via Interscope. Kon grossed $21 million last year.

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Akon - He's been a staunch supporter of Autotune for some time now. He stood and watched as T-Pain and Lady Gaga soared with its constant usage. He's tried it a few times himself. Would Hov take a shot at Akon? Why you ask? Why not?<br><br> Probability: 50%

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Jamie Foxx - He’s Jamie Foxx. He gets a pass for pretty much anything. Not to mention that “Blame It” was a huge hit. We doubt D.O.A. was for a Grammy and Oscar award winner.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Probability: 21%

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Jamie Foxx - He’s Jamie Foxx. He gets a pass for pretty much anything. Not to mention that “Blame It” was a huge hit. We doubt D.O.A. was for a Grammy and Oscar award winner.<br><br>Probability: 21%

Rookie of the Year - Though Soulja had one of the biggest singles last year, his swag wasn’t up to par just yet!

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Soulja Boy - Soulja Boy is such an easy target for the elders in Hip Hop. He’s been blamed for killing hip hop on numerous occasions. So why wouldn’t Hov join the fun and jab at Soulja Boy’s usage of Autotune on the song “Pronto?” He has no reason not to.<br><br>Probability: 77%

Sec. of the Treasury - Rapper 50 Cent says he has turned 50 cents into hundreds of millions of dollars. “Look at that profit margin,” the rapper exclaimed. “And I pay my taxes!” Driving down the deficit and getting the economy moving again will be just as easy, President Obama says. He plans to pump money into a diverse portfolio of smart investments. “Tim Geithner has nothing on my man,” said Obama.

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50 Cent - “I’m about the dollar what the f*ck is 50 Cent” still reigns supreme as a one liner that shut the door on any potential 50 Cent/Jay-Z beef. They have never really traded barbs at each other out in the open. But considering 50 and the G-Unit’s usage of Autotune on “Rider,” Jay could be taking aim at his old rival once again.<br><br>Probability: 65%

Ron Browz - He’s caught some flak for abusing the Autotune on hits like “Pop Champagne” and “Jumping Out The Window.” Some say that his use of Autotune is parts dreadful and annoying. Even T-Pain wasn’t pleased with his usage of it. If you also take into consideration how much Ron Browz has been featured lately, it almost makes perfect sense for Hov to lob a lyrical hand grenade at Browz.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Probability: 90%

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Ron Browz - He’s caught some flak for abusing the Autotune on hits like “Pop Champagne” and “Jumping Out The Window.” Some say that his use of Autotune is parts dreadful and annoying. Even T-Pain wasn’t pleased with his usage of it. If you also take into consideration how much Ron Browz has been featured lately, it almost makes perfect sense for Hov to lob a lyrical hand grenade at Browz.<br><br>Probability: 90%

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Kanye West - Kanye made an entire album using the Autotune at the peak of its fallout. But considering the work he and Jay-Z have created as well as the fact that he co-produced D.O.A., chances are next to none that its about him. But Hov can be cryptic like that and we definitely cannot rule it out. <br><br> Probability: 18%

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DJ Webstar - DJ Webstar’s latest single “Dancing On Me” featuring Jim Jones and Juelz Santana could have been the tip of the iceburg for Shaun Corey Carter. If Jay wasn’t irritated with Webstar before Summer Jam, afterwards when Webstar criticized Jay for being an “old ass” we’re quite sure that this song is all about him now.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Probability: 85% (before Summer Jam) 115% (after Summer Jam)

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DJ Webstar - DJ Webstar’s latest single “Dancing On Me” featuring Jim Jones and Juelz Santana could have been the tip of the iceburg for Shaun Corey Carter. If Jay wasn’t irritated with Webstar before Summer Jam, afterwards when Webstar criticized Jay for being an “old ass” we’re quite sure that this song is all about him now.<br><br>Probability: 85% (before Summer Jam) 115% (after Summer Jam)

Jim Jones - Mr. Pop Champagne is set to release his fourth album &quot;Pray IV Reign&quot; Feb. 3, 2009. A bonus track on the album will be &quot;Jackin' Swagga from Us&quot; featuring Twista, Lil Wayne and N.O.E., a direct diss to Jay-Z mocking T.I.'s and Jay-Z's song &quot;Swagga Like Us&quot;.

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Jim Jones - Jay-Z and Jim Jones have never, ever, ever seen eye to eye. The beef runs deep. Hov would only need an inkling of a reason to take a shot at Jones. DJ Webstar’s “Dancing On Me” is the perfect opportunity to take a shot at Jones just for being featured on a song with Autotune.<br><br>Probability: 90%