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Fenix Flexin admits to using Treblo AI music generator for song 'Rubberz' after initial denial

Incident Provisional 87% confidence first seen 5 August 2026, 12:57

LA rapper Fenix Flexin initially denied using AI to create his song 'Rubberz', but subsequently admitted to using Treblo's AI music generator after producer Medasin released demonstrative videos and Treblo's AI detection tool confirmed the track's origins. The incident highlights ongoing scrutiny around artists' transparency in disclosing AI-generated music.

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5 Aug, 12:57 Sure seems like Fenix Flexin used AI music generator Treblo The Verge independent 7 Aug, 16:01 Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore The Verge independent

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Fenix Flexin admits to using Treblo AI music generator for song 'Rubberz' after initial denial

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