Fivio Foreign, born Maxie Lee Ryles III on March 29, 1990, is a rising star in the rap world from New York. His breakout single “Big Drip” in 2019 catapulted him to fame, earning a platinum certification from the RIAA and a remix featuring Lil Baby and Quavo. The same year, he joined forces with Mase’s RichFish Records, in a joint deal with Columbia Records, solidifying his place in the music industry.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Maxie Lee Ryles III |
| Date Of Birth: | March 29, 1990 |
| Place Of Birth: | New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality: | American |
| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Rapper, Singer,Songwriter |
| Labels: | RichFish,Columbia |
| Net Worth: | $1.5 Million |
Early Life
Fivio Foreign, born Ryles, spent his early life in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. As a child, he spent summers in Connecticut through the Fresh Air Fund program.
His rap career began in 2011 under the name “Lite Fivio”, later changing to Fivio Foreign in 2013. That same year, he co-founded the music collective 800 Foreign Side with friends. Following his mother’s passing, Ryles faced a period of homelessness, bouncing between friends’ and family members’ homes.
Career
Fivio Foreign’s breakthrough came with the release of his hit single “Big Drip”, which earned a platinum certification from the RIAA. The song was featured on his EPs Pain and Love (2019) and 800 B.C. (2020).
In November 2019, he joined Mase’s RichFish Records, thanks to a $5,000 advance from the rapper, in a joint deal with Columbia Records. This led to his first Billboard Hot 100 entries in May 2020, with guest spots on Drake’s “Demons” and Lil Tjay’s “Zoo York”. That same month, Fivio launched the Foreignside Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting at-risk youth, the homeless, former gang members, and incarcerated individuals with vital resources and programs.
Fivio Foreign’s career soared in 2020, landing him a spot on XXL’s Freshman Class and features on various artists’ tracks, including Nas, DreamDoll, Tory Lanez, French Montana, and King Von. He released the single “Trust” in November and a Christmas song, “Baddie on My Wish List”, for Apple Music’s Carols Covered project.
In 2021, he appeared on Kanye West’s “Off the Grid” alongside Playboi Carti. Leading up to his debut album B.I.B.L.E., he dropped singles “City of Gods” (with Kanye West and Alicia Keys) and “Magic City” (featuring Quavo). The album, released on April 8, 2022, debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200, with guest appearances from top artists like A$AP Rocky, Polo G, and Lil Yachty.
Fivio engaged in a friendly chart competition with 6ix9ine on social media, and later released the single “Paris to Tokyo” with the Kid Laroi. In December 2023, he released “Teach Me How to Drill” with Lil Mabu, and co-wrote “Hoodrat” for Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s album Vultures 1 in February 2024.
Personal Life
Fivio Foreign has faced personal struggles, including the loss of his mother in 2016 due to a stroke.
He has three children, two with his ex-girlfriend and one with another woman.
He was deeply affected by the tragic deaths of his friends Pop Smoke and King Von in 2020, and later mourned the loss of his close friend T-Dott Woo in 2022, honoring his memory with a heartfelt Instagram tribute.
Fivio recently went through a separation with his long-time girlfriend Jasmine, and shortly after, he began a romantic relationship with Florida rapper Mellow Rackz, who publicly confirmed their relationship in 2022.
Fivio Foreign Net Worth
Fivio Foreign, An American Rapper, Singer and Songwriter has amassed an estimated net worth of $ 2.5 million as of 2024.
