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Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore
The Verge AIFriday, August 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz.
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- Impact
- High
- Category
- Ai
- Market relevance
- Moderate
- Why it matters
- AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack. It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to AI and Fenix Flexin.
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What happened
It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz.
Why it matters
AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack.
Background
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Timeline
The Verge AI published: Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to AI and Fenix Flexin.
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