Fenix Flexin denied claims that his viral song “Rubberz” was fully AI-generated after a producer's analysis suggested otherwise.
The dispute highlights growing tensions between artists and the use of artificial intelligence in music production. As AI tools become more sophisticated, the ability to distinguish between human performance and synthetic generation has become a point of contention for creators and critics alike.
The controversy began after producer Medasin posted a detailed breakdown of the track, alleging the song was made with AI. Fenix Flexin responded on social media a few hours after the breakdown was posted.
“No sir, recorded same as all music I do,” Fenix Flexin said [3].
The rapper said that “Rubberz” is the real deal and is not AI-generated [1]. The track, which was produced by Purps on the Beat, was released June 5, 2024 [6].
Fenix Flexin is a member of the rap collective Shoreline Mafia. His response aimed to refute the technical claims made in the viral breakdown and reaffirm the authenticity of his recording process.
While the producer's analysis suggested the track's structure and vocals were synthetic, the rapper said that the song was recorded using his standard methods. The debate over “Rubberz” reflects a broader industry struggle to define authenticity in an era of generative audio tools.
““No sir, recorded same as all music I do.””
This incident underscores the increasing difficulty of verifying organic artistic creation as generative AI tools evolve. When professional producers can produce 'breakdowns' that convincingly argue a human performance is synthetic, it creates a credibility gap that artists must now manage publicly to protect their brand and authenticity.
