"Umm Kulthum's family: "The late artist was distinguished by her unique musical style"Umm Kulthum's family: "We will not allow her identity to be erased

In an official statement, Umm Kulthum’s family emphasized that she was known for a unique musical style that earned her global stardom, and they will not allow this identity to be distorted by fabricated videos presenting her singing in a different genre.

Her granddaughter, Jehan, commented in a press interview: "We saw AI videos of Umm Kulthum singing Wegz songs—this has become offensive. Using these videos shows how influential she remains across generations, but enough is enough. She succeeded with her name and her style. The woman passed away with dignity, so why are you portraying her like this? As her family, we will take legal action if this happens again."

Numerous AI-generated videos of Umm Kulthum performing Wegz tracks have gone viral recently, upsetting her family. In response, they announced their intent to pursue legal steps to protect the legacy of the iconic artist, insisting that Umm Kulthum’s distinguished style must not be tampered with.