Did an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer?
Dexter ThomasCultureAug 3, 2026 6:27 PMDid an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer?Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI. Lyrically, it’s got everything you’d want: boasts about cash and jewelry, and bars that work as a double entendre for braggadocio and depression.But there are two interesting twists to “Rubberz.” First, it isn’t a rap song at all; it’s a synth-pop tune that would be at home in a moody ‘80s playlist. The voice on his June 5 release of “Rubberz,” however, is completely unrecognizable.
- ▪Dexter ThomasCultureAug 3, 2026 6:27 PMDid an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer?Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI.
- ▪Lyrically, it’s got everything you’d want: boasts about cash and jewelry, and bars that work as a double entendre for braggadocio and depression.But there are two interesting twists to “Rubberz.” First, it isn’t a rap song at all; it’s a sy
- ▪The voice on his June 5 release of “Rubberz,” however, is completely unrecognizable.
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Dexter ThomasCultureAug 3, 2026 6:27 PMDid an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer?Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI. Some say they have proof it’s machine-made, but will anyone care?Photo-Illustration: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThere is no such thing as a universal “song of the summer” anymore, but if you’re into rap music, Fenix Flexin’s “Rubberz” is a pretty strong contender.Officially released in June, it currently sits at #58 in the Billboard Hot 100 and has a music video with 7 million views.
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