A$AP Rocky is facing allegations that his 'Shroom Clouds' music video uses footage from a 2019 video without permission, after creator cache_bunny shared a side-by-side comparison on Instagram on 25 October 2026.
The creator claims the newer sequence was altered using artificial intelligence (AI) to replace the original figure with Rocky, although the production process has not been independently verified.
The allegations have added another point of contention to the discussion surrounding AI in the rapper's latest music video.
Released on 19 October, 'Shroom Clouds' features AI artists among its production credits, but those credits do not establish whether the disputed footage was used or how the sequence was created.
A$AP Rocky Accused Over 'Shroom Clouds' Video
The comparison shared by cache_bunny focuses on a figure standing beneath a bright circular opening surrounded by concentric rings of green grass. Both images appear to share a similar composition, including the figure's position and a shadow stretching across the ground.
The creator alleges that the original footage was used without permission before being altered to feature Rocky.
A$AP Rocky accused of using visuals from a 2019 video in his “Shroom Clouds” music video 👀🚨
— ATP (@ATP_RAP) October 25, 2026
- The original creator has shared a comparison highlighting the similarities between the two videos
- The accusations add to the backlash over Rocky’s use of AI, with multiple AI… pic.twitter.com/PBCUMjztUt
'They took our video without permission (or even asking), then fed it into AI and changed Jason to ASAP Rocky,' cache_bunny wrote in the statement shown in the Instagram screenshots.
The creator claimed the original grass and shadow remained intact, suggesting the footage had been reused. However, the comparison does not confirm how the sequence was made or whether the original clip was used as an AI input. Visual similarities alone do not establish copyright infringement.
AI Credits Add to A$AP Rocky Backlash
The allegations have emerged amid criticism of the AI-assisted visuals in 'Shroom Clouds'. The music video credits A$AP Rocky alongside directors Aisultan Seitov and Pietro Biz Biasia, while also identifying AI artists as contributors to the production.
The credits confirm AI artists worked on the video but do not prove they used the creator's footage. The key question is whether the original work was reused without permission.
AI use does not automatically mean wrongdoing, and the available evidence does not confirm whether the original footage was used.
Cache_bunny questioned why the production team had not sought permission, writing, 'I can't understand why they didn't just reach out to license the clip, or make their own version inspired by it.' It remains unclear whether the team contacted the creator or obtained permission.
Creator Reports More Than 600 Messages
Cache_bunny said the comparison had prompted a substantial response from other creators, claiming to have received more than 600 messages about the situation.
'I've gotten over 600 messages about this so far,' the creator wrote, adding that the response had struck a chord with the creative community.
The figure has not been independently verified, but it provides context for the response the creator reported receiving. The statement also suggests that cache_bunny was still considering what action to take.
'If anyone has advice on what to do about it yet, please let me know,' the creator wrote. No formal legal action has been announced, and visual similarities alone do not establish copyright infringement.
What Remains Unclear About A$AP Rocky Allegations
Several important details remain unresolved, including the provenance of the original footage, how the newer sequence was produced and whether permission was sought.
The ATP post highlighting the allegations said Rocky and his team had yet to respond publicly at the time it was published. No response from the rapper's representatives is included in the supplied material, and their position should not be assumed.
A response from Rocky's team and further evidence about the production process could help clarify the dispute.
Until then, the available comparison supports reporting that an accusation has been made, not a conclusion that the footage was stolen or that copyright infringement occurred.
