Flyysoulja, born as Alex Venegas, is an American rapper and social media influencer. He rose to fame with his song “I’m an Island Boy” that went viral on TikTok in 2021. Here’s a closer look at Flyysoulja’s life and net worth as of 2023.
The Origin Story
Flyysoulja was born on July 16, 2001, along with his fraternal twin brother Franky Venegas (Kodiyakredd), in South Florida. The rapper is of Cuban descent. The Venegas twins lost their father in 2005, leaving their mother to raise them alone.
As young boys, Alex and his brother Franky got involved in petty crimes such as burglary, car theft, and drug possession. At the age of 18, they were both kicked out of their home by their mother due to their frequent arrests.
Island Boys
While in jail as a teenager, Alex was inspired to pursue a career in rap. In 2021, he and his brother Franky Venegas gained fame when their song “I’m an Island Boy” went viral on TikTok. The song became a meme that circulated widely on social media.
Their unique appearance with vertical dreadlocks, diamond-encrusted teeth, and many tattoos on their face and body drew public attention. The Island Boys had their first performance at a club in Miami in November 2021, singing their hit song “I’m an Island Boy,” a cappella.
Music Career
Flyysoulja is an independent artist, and he promotes his music on his social media accounts. He has over 1.9 million followers on Instagram and has released several solo songs in 2020, 2021, and 2022, including “Red Lyfe,” “Steppa,” “Pain Song,” “Jet,” “Ptsd,” and “What you doing.” His first EP is titled “Stardom” and contains five original songs.
Island Boys released two albums, TRENDSETTERS and 17. TikTok is another good stream of revenue for Venegas.
Flyysoulja’s Net Worth
As of 2023, Flyysoulja has an estimated net worth of $300,000. He accumulated most of his fortune from his music career, especially from being one half of Island Boys. Additionally, he uses his Instagram account to promote products and other social media accounts.
Personal Life
Flyysoulja has a daughter named Kaliya, who was born in early 2021. While he remains private about his dating life, he has been linked to women in the past. In November 2021, he shared a photo on Instagram with his then-girlfriend, Tiinkerbell, who is an Instagram model.
Face Tattoos
Flyysoulja’s tattoos are among the most noticeable things about him. He has tattoos on his chest, arms, and even his face. His face tattoos include the words “RESPECT” on his neck, a Chinese tower tattoo on the back of his neck, the words “SELF MADE” on the opposite side of his neck, and his baby mama’s name in Chinese on the other side. The number 17 on his forehead represents his “angel number.”
He has his brother’s name, Franky, tattooed on his jawline and a bird tattooed on his face representing his performer name. The word “AMBITION” is tattooed above his right eye, while a crown and a teardrop signify his “king status” and the years he spent locked up in juvenile detention.