Fivio Foreign

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 received a remix with American rappers Lil Baby and Quavo. He is signed to Mase's RichFish Records and Columbia Records.[2][3]

Fivio Foreign
Birth nameMaxie Lee Ryles III
Also known asLite Fivio
Born (1990-03-29) March 29, 1990[1]
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2011–present
Labels
Associated acts

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.

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

2019-2020: Beginnings, record deal, and 800 BC

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, he was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[6] Throughout the rest 2020, Fivio 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]

2020-present: B.I.B.L.E.

On August 21, 2020, Foreign released “13 Going On 30” as the lead single to his upcoming debut studio album B.I.B.L.E.. On October 2, he released the album’s second single “Bop It” featuring Polo G. On November 27, he released it’s third single “Trust”.

Personal life

In 2018, Ryles' mother died from a stroke.[8] Ryles was also friends with the late Pop Smoke.[9] Ryles has one child with his girlfriend.[10]

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

As lead artist
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Main.
R&B/HH		 US
R&B/HH
Air.		 US
Rap
Air.
"Big Drip"
(solo or remix featuring Quavo and Lil Baby)[11]		 2019 25 36 25 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)		 — — — TBA
"13 Going on 30"[13] — — —
"Bop It"[14]
(featuring Polo G)		 — — —
"Trust"[7] — — — B.I.B.L.E
"Baddie on My Wishlist"[7] — — — Carols Covered
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CAN
"K Lo K"
(Tory Lanez featuring Fivio Foreign)		 2020 86
[15]		 Non-album single
"Rounds"[16]
(Calboy featuring Fivio Foreign)		 — Long Live the Kings
"Ah Ah Ah"[17]
(DreamDoll featuring Fivio Foreign)		 — Non-album single
"Dominican Mami"
(DaniLeigh featuring Fivio Foreign)		 — Movie
"Couped Out"
(Famous Dex featuring Fivio Foreign)		 — Diana

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
[18]		 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

Guest appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Spicy" 2020 Nas, ASAP Ferg King's Disease

References
  1. https://www.xxlmag.com/fivio-foreign-arrested-assault
  2. "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. "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. Cho, Regina (December 3, 2020). "Fivio Foreign drops new "Baddie On My Wish List" song". Revolt. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  8. "Fivio Foreign Wants to Make New York's Rap Scene Fun Again". VICE. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  9. "Fivio Foreign on the late Pop Smoke: "I learned everything from him"". NME. 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. "Big Drip (Remix) [feat. Lil Baby & Quavo] - Single by Fivio Foreign on Apple Music". Retrieved May 23, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  12. "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  13. XXL [@XXL] (August 20, 2020). "🚨 NEW MUSIC TONIGHT 🚨..." (Tweet). Retrieved August 20, 2020 – via Twitter.
  14. @FivioForeign (September 27, 2020). "Bop it.. Droppin Friday 10/2 🔥 Stay tuned ❗️" (Tweet). Retrieved September 30, 2020 – via Twitter.
  15. "Tory Lanez Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  16. Lilah, Rose (June 26, 2020). "Calboy Teams With Fivio Foreign On Booming "Rounds"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  17. "#AhAhAh is out now". July 10, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020 – via @Dreamdoll on Twitter.
  18. "Drake Charts All 14 Songs From 'Dark Lane Demo Tapes' on Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
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