Fivio Foreign

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Fivio Foreign
Ryles in 2020
Ryles in 2020
Background information
Birth nameMaxie Lee Ryles III
Also known asLite Fivio
Born (1990-03-29) March 29, 1990 (age 31)[1]
New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2011–present
Labels
Associated acts
Children1
Websitewww.fivioforeign.com

Maxie Lee Ryles III (born March 29, 1990), known by his stage name Fivio Foreign, is an American rapper and songwriter. In June 2019, he rose to fame with his single "Big Drip", which spawned a remix with rappers Lil Baby and Quavo. He is signed to fellow New York rapper Mase's RichFish Records and Columbia Records.[2][3]

In May 2020, Ryles was featured on Drake's song "Demons", which charted at 34 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning him his first Billboard-charting single. Later that month, he collaborated with Lil Tjay and Pop Smoke on the song "Zoo York", which peaked at 65 on the Hot 100. In August 2021, he reached further recognition from his feature on Kanye West's song "Off the Grid" from his tenth studio album Donda, which peaked at number 11 on the Hot 100.

Early life[]

Ryles started rapping under the name "Lite Fivio" in 2011. In 2013, he changed his name to Fivio Foreign and formed a music collective with his friends under the name 800 Foreign Side.[4]

Career[]

Ryles started gaining traction after the release of his single "Big Drip". The song was featured on his 2019 EPs Pain and Love and 800 B.C. In November, he signed a one million dollar record deal with Columbia Records, in conjunction with American rapper Mase's record label RichFish Records.[2][4]

In May 2020, Ryles earned his first two Billboard-charting singles, with features on "Demons" by Drake and "Zoo York" by Lil Tjay. The same month, Ryles launched the non-profit organization Foreignside Foundation, "geared towards providing beneficial resources and programs for at-risk youth, the homeless, current & former gang-affiliated individuals, incarcerated individuals".[5]

On August 11, 2020, Ryles was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[6] Throughout the rest 2020, he appeared on a number of songs by other artists, including Nas' "Spicy", Tory Lanez's "K Lo K", French Montana's "That's a Fact (Remix)", and King Von's "I Am What I Am".[7] In November 2020, he released the single "Trust", from his upcoming project, B.I.B.L.E.[7] He released the Christmas song "Baddie on My Wish List" on December 3, as part of Apple Music's holiday project Carols Covered.[7]

Personal life[]

Ryles has a son born in April 2021.[8]

In 2018, Ryles' mother died from a stroke.[9] Ryles has one child with his girlfriend.[10] Ryles was friends with the late Pop Smoke, who was murdered in 2020.[11]

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

Title EP details Peak chart positions
US US
Heat.
Pain and Love
  • Released: November 13, 2019
  • Label: RichFish, Columbia
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
23
800 B.C
  • Released: April 24, 2020
  • Label: RichFish, Columbia
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
159 1
B.I.B.L.E[7]
  • Scheduled: TBA
  • Label: RichFish, Columbia
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
To be released

Singles[]

As lead artist[]

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US
R&B/HH
US
Rap
UK
"Big Drip"
(solo or remix featuring Quavo and Lil Baby)[12]
2019 Pain and Love and 800 B.C
"Richer Than Ever"
(with Rich the Kid)
2020 Non-album single
"Spider-Man"
(with Ron Suno)
Swag Like Mike
"Wetty" 800 B.C
"Move Like a Boss"
(featuring Young M.A)
B.I.B.L.E.
"13 Going on 30"[14]
"Bop It"[15]
(featuring Polo G)
"Trust"[7]
"Baddie on My Wishlist"[7] 2021 Carols Covered
"Headshot"
(with Lil Tjay and Polo G)
42 21 15 40 Destined 2 Win
"Atlanta" B.I.B.L.E.
"Story Time"

As featured artist[]

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Bub.
US
R&B/HH
CAN UK
"K Lo K"
(Tory Lanez featuring Fivio Foreign)
2020 86
[16]
Non-album single
"Rounds"[17]
(Calboy featuring Fivio Foreign)
Long Live the Kings
"Ah Ah Ah"[18]
(DreamDoll featuring Fivio Foreign)
Non-album single
"Dominican Mami"
(DaniLeigh featuring Fivio Foreign)
Movie
"Couped Out"
(Famous Dex featuring Fivio Foreign)
Diana
"I Am What I Am"[19]
(King Von featuring Fivio Foreign)
8
[20]
Welcome to O'Block
"Fashion"
(The Plug and M24 featuring Fivio Foreign)
2021 TBA
"Body (Remix)"
(Russ Millions and Tion Wayne featuring Bugzy Malone, Darkoo, Buni, ArrDee, E1, ZT and Fivio Foreign)
5 46 16 1 Green With Envy
"Spin Music"
(Toosii with Fivio Foreign)
Thank You for Believing (The Manifestation)

Other charted songs[]

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B/HH
US
Rap
CAN FRA UK
"Demons"
(Drake featuring Fivio Foreign and Sosa Geek)
2020 34
[21]
20 16 21 177 Dark Lane Demo Tapes
"Zoo York"
(Lil Tjay featuring Fivio Foreign and Pop Smoke)
65 28 25 38 65 State of Emergency
"Spicy"
(Nas featuring Fivio Foreign and A$AP Ferg)
96 36 King's Disease
"Clueless"
(Polo G featuring Pop Smoke and Fivio Foreign)
2021 79 32 40 Hall of Fame
"Off the Grid"
(Kanye West featuring Playboi Carti and Fivio Foreign)
11 4 4 7 44 15 Donda

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.xxlmag.com/fivio-foreign-arrested-assault
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Fivio Foreign Sets the Record Straight About His Deal With Mase". Complex.
  3. ^ "50 Cent Accuses Mase of Signing Fivio Foreign to a Predatory Deal". Okayplayer. February 19, 2020.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Fivio Foreign Interview: Always Viral". Complex. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  5. ^ "FIVIO FOREIGN LAUNCHES NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOREIGNSIDE FOUNDATION". The Source. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  6. ^ Cline, Georgette (August 11, 2020). "XXL 2020 FRESHMAN CLASS REVEALED". XXL. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Cho, Regina (December 3, 2020). "Fivio Foreign drops new "Baddie On My Wish List" song". Revolt. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  8. ^ Fivio Foreign Details Making Of Kanye West 'Donda' Collab & Speaks On Relationship With Pop Smoke, retrieved September 12, 2021
  9. ^ "Fivio Foreign Wants to Make New York's Rap Scene Fun Again". VICE. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  10. ^ Price, Joe (October 13, 2020). "Fivio Foreign Denies Allegation He Assaulted His Pregnant Girlfriend". Complex. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  11. ^ "Fivio Foreign on the late Pop Smoke: "I learned everything from him"". NME. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  12. ^ "Big Drip (Remix) [feat. Lil Baby & Quavo] - Single by Fivio Foreign on Apple Music". Retrieved May 23, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  14. ^ XXL [@XXL] (August 20, 2020). "