A Detroit rapper’s viral diss track might have hit harder than expected — not just online, but on the road.
Big Huey recently dropped "Cybertruck," a song and video that takes shots at Tesla’s futuristic pickup, mocking its design and performance. The track’s criticisms echo complaints that have followed the electric vehicle since its 2019 unveiling, from its sharp-edged look to questions about build quality.
But shortly after the video began gaining traction, Huey claimed he experienced an unexpected — and potentially dangerous — consequence. In an Instagram post, the rapper shared footage of his Cybertruck stalled in the middle of the road, alleging Tesla had remotely deactivated it without warning. He followed up by posting what he says is a cease-and-desist letter from Tesla regarding the music video, suggesting the shutdown and the diss track may be connected.
If true, the move raises serious questions about the power automakers hold in the era of connected vehicles. Tesla’s systems allow for over-the-air updates, performance adjustments, and even remote lockdowns — capabilities usually reserved for recovering stolen cars or responding to missed payments, not disputes over music. Safety advocates point out that disabling a moving vehicle could pose serious risks to both the driver and others nearby.
Reaction online has been sharply divided. Some are calling for a Tesla boycott, accusing the company of corporate overreach and retaliation. Others argue Tesla has the right to protect its brand image.
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