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. He is from New York City. He became well-known in 2019 for his song "Big Drip". This song was very popular and later featured Lil Baby and Quavo in a remix. In the same year, he signed with RichFish Records. This record label is owned by fellow New York rapper Mase. It also works with Columbia Records.
Ryles's songs first appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2020. This was for his guest appearances on "Demons" by Drake. He also appeared on "Zoo York" by Lil Tjay, which featured Pop Smoke. He gained even more fame in 2021. This was when he appeared with Playboi Carti on Kanye West's song "Off the Grid". This song reached number 11 on the chart. It is still his highest-charting song. His first studio album, B.I.B.L.E., came out in 2022. It was well-received and reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart. The main song from the album was "City of Gods", featuring Kanye West and Alicia Keys.
Ryles was nominated for the BET Award for Best New Artist in 2022.
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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. This was part of a program called the Fresh Air Fund. He started rapping in 2011. Back then, he used the name "Lite Fivio."
In 2013, he changed his stage name to Fivio Foreign. He also started a music group with his friends. They called themselves 800 Foreign Side. After his mother passed away, Ryles lived with friends and family.
Music Career Highlights
Ryles first got a lot of attention with his song "Big Drip". This song became very popular. It was later certified platinum, meaning it sold a lot of copies. "Big Drip" was also included on his music collections. These were called Pain and Love (2019) and 800 B.C. (2020). In November 2019, he signed a record deal. This was with Mase's RichFish Records. The deal was also a partnership with Columbia Records.
Chart Success and Collaborations
In May 2020, Ryles had his first two songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. These were "Demons" by Drake and "Zoo York" by Lil Tjay. In the same month, Ryles started a non-profit group. It is called the Foreignside Foundation. This foundation helps young people who are at risk. It also helps people who are homeless or have been involved with gangs.
In August 2020, XXL magazine chose Ryles for their 2020 XXL Freshmen Class. This is a list of rising hip hop artists. Throughout 2020, he appeared on many songs by other artists. These included "Spicy" by Nas and "I Am What I Am" by King Von. In November 2020, he released his own song called "Trust." He also released a Christmas song, "Baddie on My Wish List," in December. This was part of Apple Music's holiday project.
In 2021, he was a guest artist on Kanye West's song "Off the Grid." This song was from Kanye West's album Donda. Playboi Carti also performed on the track.
Debut Album B.I.B.L.E.
On February 11, 2022, Fivio Foreign released "City of Gods." This song featured Kanye West and Alicia Keys. It was the first song from his debut album, B.I.B.L.E.. He dedicated the song to his friend T-Dott Woo, who had 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. These included A$AP Rocky, Polo G, Lil Yachty, Quavo, DJ Khaled, Ne-Yo, Queen Naija, and Lil Tjay. Later in 2022, the song "Paris to Tokyo" with the Kid Laroi was released from the album. In December 2023, he released the song "Teach Me How to Drill" with Lil Mabu.
Personal Life
Fivio Foreign's mother passed away in 2016. He has three children. Two of his children are with his ex-girlfriend Jasmine. He has a son with another woman. He was friends with other artists like Pop Smoke and T-Dott Woo.
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 | |||
| Berlin Music Video Awards | Best Cinematography | City of Gods | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Fivio Foreign para niños
