Rubberz

"Rubberz"
Single by Fenix Flexin and Purps on the Beat
ReleasedJune 5, 2026
Genre
Length2:53
Label
Fenix Flexin singles chronology
"Steak With Lobster"
(2026) 		"Rubberz"
(2026)
"Rubberz"

"Rubberz" is an AI-generated song credited to American rapper Fenix Flexin and American producer Purps on the Beat. It was released on June 5, 2026 through Flexxd Up Ent and Empire Distribution. Musically, the song is a synth-pop and dance-pop song centering around themes of hedonism.

Upon the song's release, "Rubberz" became the subject of allegations it was AI-generated, which both Flexin and Purps initially denied for months. In August 2026, multiple investigations concluded that the song was generated using the AI music platform Treblo; Fenix eventually admitted that AI was used to generate the song. The first known fully AI-generated song to enter major United States charts, the song peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 and several publications deemed it the song of the summer.

Composition

"Rubberz" is a synth-pop and dance-pop song with influence from pop rap and new wave. On the track, an AI voice of Fenix Flexin sings in a British accent, which has been compared to British singer Morrissey.[1][2][3][4] Lyrical themes include hedonism and heartbreak.[5][6][7]

Critical reception

"Rubberz" has been called the song of the summer by multiple outlets.[8][4][9][10] Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop praised the song for its "comical but nonetheless earnest and fun contrast between Fenix's flexing and more emotive writing", writing that the vocal and melodic performance "hits a nice balance between being easy-going and yearning."[5] Rapper will.i.am called the song "dope" and clearly AI-generated.[11]

Controversy

Upon its release, "Rubberz" faced several accusations of being AI-generated. Flexin denied the allegations in the comments of a video of himself performing the song on On the Radar Radio; he attributed the song's distinctive sound to its Auto-Tune reverb and British accent.[6][7][12][13] AI detection platform HumanStandard attributed the song to the AI music platform Treblo (previously known as Sonauto).[14][15]

In July and August 2026, a breakdown of the track by producer Medasin that alleged the song was generated using Treblo went viral on social media, highlighting a snippet of a separate song that Flexin posted that had "Sonauto.mp3" in the file name.[8][16] Flexin denied generative AI usage in a since deleted response showing a Pro Tools project of "Rubberz", which was later proven to be further deception.[11][16] In August 2026, Treblo co-founder Ryan Tremblay stated that the song was generated using the platform.[17][8] An analysis by The Verge found that the song had "a number of artifacts and anomalies that are commonly found in AI-generated music."[1] Flexin eventually admitted to the use of AI in generating the song, though falsely claimed that he had never denied it and was unaware of Treblo until the song was "mixed".[18]

Charts

Chart performance for "Rubberz"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
UK Singles (Official Charts)[19] 90
US Billboard Hot 100[20] 58
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[21] 8

See also

References

  1. ^ a b O'Brien, Terrence (2026-08-01). "Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop?". The Verge. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  2. ^ Press-Reynolds, Kieran (2026-07-10). "Is This Song AI? Real Artists Might Want to Keep You Guessing". Pitchfork.
  3. ^ Pierre, Alphonse (June 5, 2026). "Fenix Flexin : "Rubberz"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  4. ^ a b Monroe, Jazz (2026-08-04). "So Is Fenix Flexin's "Rubberz" AI or What?". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  5. ^ a b Nevares, Gabriel Bras (June 7, 2026). "RUBBERZ – Song by Fenix Flexin, Shoreline Mafia & Purps On The Beat". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  6. ^ a b Diaz, Angel (June 11, 2026). "Fenix Flexin Denies 'RUBBERZ' AI Allegations: 'No Sir, Recorded Same as All Music I Do'". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  7. ^ a b Breihan, Tom (June 12, 2026). "Fenix Flexin Denies Viral Song "Rubberz" Is AI-Generated". Stereogum. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  8. ^ a b c Thomas, Dexter (2026-08-03). "Did an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer?". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  9. ^ Caleb Catlin (31 July 2026). "Is This Song of the Summer Actually Made With AI? This Artist Certainly Thinks So". Vice.
  10. ^ "'You can smell the wires': Why Fenix Flexin's 'Rubberz' is facing AI accusations". Euronews. 4 August 2026. In a season devoid of hits, it's been christened by some as the song of the summer.
  11. ^ a b Farrell, Margaret (2026-07-31). "Fenix Flexin Responds To Viral Breakdown Claiming "Rubberz" Is "Fully" AI-Generated". Stereogum. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  12. ^ Coleman II, C. Vernon (June 10, 2026). "Fenix Flexin's Viral Song 'Rubberz' Has People Convinced It's AI But He Says 'No Sir'". XXL. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  13. ^ Martinez, Jose (June 11, 2026). "Fenix Flexin Shuts Down Claims That "Rubberz" Was Made Using AI". Complex. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  14. ^ Hans (June 29, 2026). "Hit on the Billboard Hot 100 by AI suspected — creator flatly denies". Digimuziek. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  15. ^ "The Hot 100's First AI Doping Controversy is Here". Stems. July 2026. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  16. ^ a b Landymore, Frank (August 4, 2026). "Rapper Denies That His Billboard-Charting Song Is AI-Generated". Futurism. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
  17. ^ DeVille, Chris (August 4, 2026). "Treblo Appears To Confirm Fenix Flexin's "Rubberz" Is The First AI-Generated Hot 100 Hit". Stereogum. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
  18. ^ Margaret Farrell (7 August 2026). "Fenix Flexin Finally Admits He Used AI For 'Rubberz'". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  19. ^ "Official Singles Chart on 10/7/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  20. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of August 1, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  21. ^ "Rhythmic Airplay: Week of August 8, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2026.

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