Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore
Rapper Fenix Flexin has admitted to using AI in the creation of his song 'Rubberz' after previously denying it. This follows public scrutiny and technical analysis from producer Medasin, who identified the track as being generated by the Treblo AI tool.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing tension between artists and the use of generative AI in music, as well as the difficulty in verifying the authenticity of creative works.
It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song “Rubberz.” His comments follow the producer Medasin’s videos claiming that an AI tool called Treblo (formerly Sonauto) was used to make the song, and the company releasing an AI detector that identifies it as Treblo AI-created.
In a reply to a comment pointing out that Tyga admitted to relying on AI for his own controversial ’80s-influenced album $tarface, on one of his Instagram posts, Fenix said:
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