Rapper Insists He ‘Freestyled’ Hit Song. Critics Claim It’s AI Slop.
The Daily Wire
Last updated: August 5, 2026
A popular summer song, "Rubberz" by Fenix Flexin, has sparked debate over its alleged use of artificial intelligence. Critics claim AI tools were used due to its unusual sound and vocal distortion compared to the artist's usual style.
- The song "Rubberz," currently at No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100, has raised suspicions among music fans and critics. Its synth-pop sound and altered vocal performance differ significantly from Fenix Flexin's typical rap music.
- Independent producer Medasin claims to have evidence of Fenix Flexin using an AI platform called Treblo, citing it as a "mathematical impossibility" that the song was not AI-generated.
- Both Fenix Flexin and the song's producer, Purps on the Beat, have denied the use of AI, with the rapper stating he "freestyled" the lyrics and attributing the vocal changes to auto-tune, reverb, and a UK accent affectation.
- The AI platform Treblo has developed a detection tool that, when run on "Rubberz," indicates a "very likely Treblo" use, suggesting the model may have been instrumental in the song's creation and popularity.
