Island Boys are American rapper-singers Franky and Alex Venegas, twin brothers known professionally as Kodiyakredd and Flyysoulja. The duo became widely known after the 2021 song "I'm an Island Boy" went viral on TikTok, drawing attention to their distinctive hairstyles, tattoos, and diamond teeth.
Who are the Island Boys?
Franky and Alex Venegas were born on July 16, 2001, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The twin brothers have Cuban ancestry and were raised by a single mother after their father died when the brothers were young.
The Island Boys are known for a distinctive visual style that includes extensive tattoos, diamond teeth, and unusual hairstyles. In addition to music, the brothers have boxing skills and have built a large social-media following.
Career
Franky developed an interest in music before Alex and began releasing music in 2020. Early songs credited to him include "Real Right," "9ine," "Summer Freestyle," "Fake Love," "Pay Me," and "Smoke." He initially performed as redd_4x and later changed his name after an endorsement from rapper Kodak Black.
The brothers released "I'm an Island Boy" in October 2021. A performance of the song spread widely on TikTok during the summer of 2021, making the duo instant internet celebrities. Before that breakout, the brothers had also collaborated on "Smoke" and "Rain."
What happened to the Island Boys?
The brothers attracted public attention through both their music and their online activity. A SWAT team raided the twins' home in February 2022 during an investigation into the shooting of an eight-year-old girl in the area. Their friend Andrew James Thomas was identified as the main suspect, while the brothers were not part of the investigation.
Franky was arrested for battery in May 2023 after an altercation with his then-girlfriend in which she sustained an injury to her chin. The incident added to the controversy surrounding the duo's public profile.
Where are the Island Boys now?
The Island Boys maintain a joint online presence through the Big Bag Ent YouTube channel, where the duo posts music videos, vlogs, and audio clips. The brothers also offer personalized video greetings and shout-outs through Cameo.
The duo's reach expanded beyond TikTok through Instagram and other social platforms. The brothers surpassed one million Instagram followers in June 2022, and their signature song continues to define the public image associated with the Island Boys name.
Quick facts
- The Island Boys released "I'm an Island Boy" in October 2021, and the song became a viral TikTok hit.
- Franky began releasing music in 2020 under the name redd_4x before changing his stage name after an endorsement from Kodak Black.
- The brothers collaborated on the songs "Smoke" and "Rain" before their breakout.
- The Island Boys run a YouTube channel called Big Bag Ent that features music videos, vlogs, and audio clips.
- The twin brothers have boxing skills in addition to their music careers.
- The Island Boys surpassed one million Instagram followers in June 2022.
- The duo's distinctive look includes diamond teeth, tattoos, and unusual hairstyles.
- The Island Boys offer personalized video greetings and shout-outs through Cameo.
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