Los Angeles rapper Fenix Flexin has acknowledged using artificial intelligence for his song Rubberz after months of public denials. The 1980s synth pop themed track sparked intense debate across the music industry regarding the boundaries of synthetic media and traditional hip hop production. His recent comments follow extensive public scrutiny and technical investigations led by producers and software creators.
Producer Medasin previously published videos stating that an artificial intelligence tool named Treblo, formerly known as Sonauto, was utilized to create Rubberz. Following these claims, the company behind the software released a specialized detection tool that officially identified the track as being generated by Treblo artificial intelligence.
Fenix Flexin addressed the controversy directly in a reply on one of his Instagram posts. A commenter pointed out that rapper Tyga admitted to relying on artificial intelligence for a controversial 1980s influenced album titled Starface. Fenix responded by stating that he never stated he did not use artificial intelligence, while asserting that the technology had nothing to do with the recording process itself.
He added that he did not even know what the application was until the track was mixed and everyone started commenting on the situation. Fenix defended his actions by writing that there is nothing wrong with utilizing new technology as a tool to keep up with the times or get left behind.
This statement directly contradicts his previous public stance on the matter. Last month, Fenix appeared on Hot 97 for Mornings With Mero. Interviewer Kazeem Famuyide asked him directly about artificial intelligence use on the track. Fenix stated clearly during the broadcast that there was no artificial intelligence on the song.
He repeatedly went out of his way to dispel the artificial intelligence allegations publicly ever since the song was first released. Fenix and his team previously posted clips that they claimed showed actual recording session files. They also visited comment sections to insist the track was created by two humans recording inside a living room using Pro Tools, Auto-Tune, and reverb.
Furthermore, Fenix claimed that he was genuinely singing in video clips where critics accused him of simply lip syncing. These conflicting narratives highlight the growing tension among artists as synthetic generation tools become more accessible in mainstream commercial music production. Listeners and industry professionals increasingly scrutinize new releases for digital manipulation.
The next known step involves further industry response as artists navigate transparency around synthetic tools and public expectations regarding authentic human performance in music.
