Fivio Foreign facts for kids
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| Birth name | Maxie Lee Ryles III |
| Also known as | Lite Fivio |
| Born | March 29, 1990 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Children | 3 |
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Maxie Lee Ryles III (born March 29, 1990), known as Fivio Foreign, is an American rapper from New York. He became widely known in 2019 with his song "Big Drip". This song was very popular and even got a "platinum" award, meaning it sold a lot of copies. Later, a new version of "Big Drip" was made with other famous rappers, Lil Baby and Quavo.
In 2019, Fivio Foreign signed a music deal with Mase's RichFish Records and Columbia Records. He first appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart in 2020. This was for his guest parts on songs like "Demons" by Drake and "Zoo York" by Lil Tjay. His song "Off the Grid" with Kanye West and Playboi Carti became his highest-charting song, reaching number 11.
His first album, B.I.B.L.E., came out in 2022. It was well-received by critics and reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 album chart. The album included the popular song "City of Gods" with Kanye West and Alicia Keys. Fivio Foreign was also nominated for "Best New Artist" at the 2022 BET Awards.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Maxie Lee Ryles III was born and grew up in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. When he was young, he spent summers in Connecticut through a program called the Fresh Air Fund. This program helps city kids have summer experiences in the countryside.
He started rapping in 2011, using the name "Lite Fivio." In 2013, he changed his stage name to Fivio Foreign. Around this time, he also started a music group with his friends called 800 Foreign Side. After his mother passed away, Fivio faced difficult times.
Music Career Highlights
Fivio Foreign first gained a lot of attention with his song "Big Drip". This song was certified platinum, showing its huge success. It was featured on his music collections Pain and Love (2019) and 800 B.C. (2020). In November 2019, he signed a record deal with rapper Mase's RichFish Records, working together with Columbia Records.
In May 2020, Fivio Foreign's songs appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time. This happened because he was featured on "Demons" by Drake and "Zoo York" by Lil Tjay. In the same month, he started a non-profit group called Foreignside Foundation. This foundation helps young people who are at risk and people who have been in gangs or homeless.
In August 2020, XXL magazine chose Fivio Foreign for their "Freshman Class" list, which highlights rising new artists. That year, he also appeared on songs by other artists like Nas, DreamDoll, and French Montana. In November 2020, he released his own song "Trust." He also released a Christmas song called "Baddie on My Wish List" in December.
In 2021, he was a guest artist on Kanye West's song "Off the Grid." This song was part of Kanye West's album Donda.
On February 11, 2022, Fivio Foreign released "City of Gods." This song, featuring Kanye West and Alicia Keys, was the first single from his album B.I.B.L.E. He dedicated it to his friend T-Dott Woo, who had recently passed away. The album B.I.B.L.E. was released on April 8, 2022. It reached number nine on the Billboard 200 chart. The album featured many other artists, including A$AP Rocky, Polo G, and Lil Yachty. Later in 2022, he released "Paris to Tokyo" with the Kid Laroi. In December 2023, he released "Teach Me How to Drill" with Lil Mabu.
He also helped write the song "Hoodrat" for the album Vultures 1 by ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign), which came out in February 2024.
Personal Life
Fivio Foreign has three children. He was close friends with fellow rappers Pop Smoke and King Von, who both passed away in 2020. He was also good friends with T-Dott Woo, who passed away in 2022. Fivio posted a tribute to T-Dott Woo on Instagram.
In 2022, another rapper named Mellow Rackz shared that she and Fivio Foreign were in a relationship.
Fivio Foreign has shown support for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. He released a song called "ONBOA47RD" with rapper Kodak Black to support the former president.
Discography
Studio albums
- B.I.B.L.E. (2022)
Awards and nominations
| Organization | Year | Award | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| BET Hip Hop Awards | 2022 | Best New Hip Hop Artist | Himself | Nominated | |
| Impact Track | "City of Gods" | Nominated |
Images for kids
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Fivio Foreign's signature
See also
In Spanish: Fivio Foreign para niños
