Fenix Flexin
{{Short description|American rapper}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Fenix Flexin
| image =
| alias =
| caption =
| birth_name = Fenixomar Rypinski{{Cite web|title=Shoreline Mafia Rapper Arrested for Drugs After Police Stop |url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/02/fenix-flexin-shoreline-mafia-rapper-drugs-arrested-car/ |website=TMZ |date=August 2, 2024 |access-date=November 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240923205616/https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/02/fenix-flexin-shoreline-mafia-rapper-drugs-arrested-car/ |archive-date=September 23, 2024}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|10|11}}{{Cite web|title=Fenix Flexin |url=https://nationaltoday.com/birthday/fenix-flexin/ |website=National Today |access-date=November 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007120228/https://nationaltoday.com/birthday/fenix-flexin/ |archive-date=October 7, 2024}}
| birth_place =
| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S
| genre = {{hlist|Hip hop|trap}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter}}
| label = {{hlist|Atlantic|Empire{{Cite web|title=Shoreline Mafia Sign to Atlantic Records, Share New Tour Dates|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/shoreline-mafia-sign-atlantic-records-tour-dates/|access-date=November 30, 2024|website=XXL|date=May 4, 2018 |language=en}}}}
| current_member_of = Shoreline Mafia
}}
Fenixomar "Fenix" Rypinski (born October 11, 1995), known professionally as Fenix Flexin, is an American rapper from Los Angeles. He is a founding member of the hip hop group Shoreline Mafia.{{Cite web|title=THE BREAK PRESENTS: SHORELINE MAFIA|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/shoreline-mafia-interview-the-break/|website=XXL|date=January 27, 2018 |language=en}} In April 2020, Fenix announced that he would be leaving Shoreline Mafia later that year, after the release of their first studio album, Mafia Bidness. After the group's disbandment, Fenix released multiple mixtapes and an album as a solo artist. Fenix resumed performing as part of Shoreline Mafia in October 2023, rejoining the group as a member in May 2024.{{Cite web|title=Shoreline Mafia Reunite At OhGeesy's Los Angeles Show |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/shoreline-mafia-reunite-ohgeesy-show |last=Singh |first=Karan |website=HipHopDX |date=October 10, 2023 |access-date=November 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130073518/https://hiphopdx.com/news/shoreline-mafia-reunite-ohgeesy-show |archive-date=November 30, 2024 }}
Career
=Shoreline Mafia (2012–2020)=
Fenix started rapping alongside members of Shoreline Mafia in 2012. He met member OhGeesy while graffitiing in Los Angeles. In 2016, Shoreline Mafia became a fully-formed rap band.
Shoreline Mafia independently released their first mixtape, ShorelineDoThatShit, in November 2017. Fenix appears on nine out of twelve tracks.{{Cite web|title=Shoreline Mafia touring behind 'ShorelineDoThatShit' (dates, stream) |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/shoreline-mafia-touring-behind-shorelinedothatshit-dates-stream/ |last=Sacher |first=Andrew |website=BrooklynVegan |date=May 4, 2018 |access-date=December 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430064320/https://www.brooklynvegan.com/shoreline-mafia-touring-behind-shorelinedothatshit-dates-stream/ |archive-date=April 30, 2023 }}
In May 2018, ShorelineDoThatShit was officially released on streaming platforms. The release includes four additional tracks. Fenix appears on the bonus track "Break a Bitch Bacc".{{Cite magazine|title=Shoreline Mafia on Signing to Atlantic Records: 'Look at Their Roster; Everybody Is Winning' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/shoreline-mafia-atlantic-records-signing-interview-8454532/ |last=Lamarre |first=Carl |magazine=Billboard |date=May 4, 2018 |access-date=December 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130075141/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/shoreline-mafia-atlantic-records-signing-interview-8454532/ |archive-date=November 30, 2024 }}
In August 2018, Shoreline Mafia released a 4-track EP titled Party Pack. Fenix appears on three tracks, including "Boot It Up".{{Cite web|title=Shoreline Mafia Delivers Surprise New 'Party Pack' EP |url=https://hypebeast.com/2018/8/shoreline-mafia-party-pack-ep-stream |last=Montes |first=Patrick |website=Hypebeast |date=December 7, 2018 |access-date=November 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221229090745/https://hypebeast.com/2018/12/shoreline-mafia-otxmas-stream-new-2018-project |archive-date=December 29, 2022 }}
In December 2018, Shoreline Mafia released OTXMAS, a Christmas-themed mixtape. Fenix appears on five out of eight tracks, including "Pressure".{{Cite web|title=Shoreline Mafia Release New Project, 'OTXmas' |url=https://hypebeast.com/2018/12/shoreline-mafia-otxmas-stream-new-2018-project |last=Montes |first=Patrick |website=Hypebeast |date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=November 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017104723/https://hypebeast.com/2018/8/shoreline-mafia-party-pack-ep-stream |archive-date=October 17, 2021 }}
In September 2019, Shoreline Mafia released an EP titled Party Pack, Vol. 2, a sequel to the August 2018 Party Pack. Fenix appears on nine out of twelve tracks, including a solo appearance on the lead single "Fell In Love".{{Cite web|title=Shoreline Mafia Continues to Thrive With 'Party Pack, Vol. 2' Project |url=https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/shoreline-mafia-party-pack-vol-2-stream |last=Maduakolam |first=Emmanuel |website=Hypebeast |date=September 4, 2019 |access-date=December 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409142230/https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/shoreline-mafia-party-pack-vol-2-stream |archive-date=April 9, 2023 }}
Shoreline Mafia's debut studio album Mafia Bidness was released in July 2020. Fenix appears on 14 out of 21 songs, including the lead single "Gangstas & Sippas".{{Cite web|last=Mahadevan|first=Tara C.|date=July 31, 2020|title=Listen to Shoreline Mafia's Album 'Mafia Bidness' f/ Future, Lil Yachty, YG, and More|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/07/shoreline-mafia-bidness-album |access-date=December 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117185313/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/07/shoreline-mafia-bidness-album |archive-date=November 17, 2022 |website=Complex}}{{Cite web|last=Van Nguyen|first=Dean|date=July 30, 2020|title=Shoreline Mafia: Mafia Bidness|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/shoreline-mafia-mafia-bidness/|access-date=December 1, 2024|website=Pitchfork |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708022650/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/shoreline-mafia-mafia-bidness/ |archive-date=July 8, 2024 }} In November 2020, the deluxe edition of Mafia Bidness was released, with Fenix appearing on six out of eight songs.{{Cite web|last=Cho|first=Regina|date=November 30, 2020|title=Shoreline Mafia drops 'Mafia Bidness (Deluxe)' and video for "Backdoor"|url=https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2020/11/30/21734090/shoreline-mafia-mafia-bidness-deluxe-backdoor-video|access-date=December 1, 2024|website=Revolt TV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326032534/https://www.revolt.tv/article/2020-11-30/64766/shoreline-mafia-drops-mafia-bidness-deluxe-and-video-for-backdoor |archive-date=March 26, 2024 }}
=Solo career=
Fenix released his debut solo mixtape Fenix Flexin Vol. 1 in July 2021.{{Cite web|title=July 2021 New Music Releases |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/july-2021-music-releases/ |last=Woods |first=Aleia |website=XXL |date=June 25, 2022 |access-date=December 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424220748/https://www.xxlmag.com/july-2021-music-releases/ |archive-date=April 24, 2024 }} The mixtape includes features from Drakeo the Ruler, Rob Vicious, Bravo The Bagchaser, D-Block Europe, Peso Peso, and SaySoTheMac.{{Cite web|title=Fenix Flexin Interview: Former Shoreline Mafia member finds success in solo 'maneuvers' |url=https://ourgenerationmusic.com/exclusive/fenix-flexin-interview-former-shoreline-mafia-member-finds-success-in-solo-maneuvers/ |last=Kumar |first=Nimai |website=Our Generation Music |date=September 1, 2021 |access-date=November 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004095421/https://ourgenerationmusic.com/exclusive/fenix-flexin-interview-former-shoreline-mafia-member-finds-success-in-solo-maneuvers/ |archive-date=October 4, 2023 }}{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: Fenix Flexin Talks Upcoming Solo Project |url=https://theknockturnal.com/exclusive-fenix-flexin-talks-upcoming-project/amp/ |last=Oniga |first=Tobby |website=The Knockturnal |date=June 25, 2021 |access-date=December 1, 2024}}
In July 2022, Fenix released another mixtape, Fenix Flexin Vol. 2. There were no featured artists on the mixtape.{{Cite web|title=July 2022 New Music Releases |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/july-2022-new-music-releases/ |last=Coleman, II |first=C. Vernon |website=XXL |date=June 28, 2022 |access-date=December 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714193752/https://www.xxlmag.com/july-2022-new-music-releases/ |archive-date=July 14, 2024 }}
In December 2023, Fenix released another mixtape titled Fenix Flexin Vol. 3, including features from 03 Greedo, Cypress Moreno, and Rocco.{{Cite web|title=Fenix Flexin Vol.3 |url=https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/821996-fenix-flexin-fenix-flexin-vol3.php|access-date=December 1, 2024 |website=albumoftheyear.org}}
=Shoreline Mafia (2023–present)=
In October 2023, Fenix and OhGeesy reunited for a concert at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
In May 2024, Shoreline Mafia reunited as a duo and released "Heat Stick", a single for their highly anticipated next album. This was their first release since November 2020. "Heat Stick" charted at 98 on the Billboard Hot 100.{{Cite magazine|title=Hot 100 First-Timers: Shoreline Mafia's OhGeesy & Fenix Flexin Debut With Comeback Single 'Heat Stick' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/shoreline-mafia-heat-stick-hot-100-first-timers-1235694437/ |last=Zellner |first=Xander |magazine=Billboard |date=May 28, 2024 |access-date=November 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921101419/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/shoreline-mafia-heat-stick-hot-100-first-timers-1235694437/ |archive-date=September 21, 2024 }}
On June 19, 2024, Fenix performed as part of The Pop Out: Ken & Friends (hosted by Kendrick Lamar) at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. Fenix performed the song "Geekaleek" with OhGeesy during the first set by DJ Hed, titled the Act I – DJ Hed & Friends.{{Cite web |last=Victorian |first=Brande |date=June 19, 2024 |title=Kendrick Lamar Brings 25 L.A. Artists Together for Juneteenth Show, Playing Drake Diss Track "Not Like Us" Five Times |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/kendrick-lamar-juneteenth-pop-out-drake-diss-not-like-us-five-times-1235927600/ |access-date=June 20, 2024 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}
In June 2024, Shoreline Mafia released "Work", a new single featuring vocals from Fenix.{{Cite web|title=Shoreline Mafia Have Another Hit On Their Hands With "Work" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/818348-shoreline-mafia-work-stream |last=Horvath |first=Zachary |website=HotNewHipHop (HNHH)|date=June 22, 2024 |access-date=December 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701211951/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/818348-shoreline-mafia-work-stream |archive-date=July 1, 2024 }}
Personal life
Fenix is the father of two children.
In 2021, Fenix launched Burnt Company LA, a clothing and skateboarding shop.{{Cite web|title=EXCLUSIVE: Fenix Flexin Formerly of Shoreline Mafia Talks Group's Breakup, Launches Burnt Co. Clothing Line |url=https://allhiphop.com/news/exclusive-fenix-flexin-formerly-of-shoreline-mafia-talks-groups-breakup-launches-burnt-co-clothing-line/ |last=Crates |first=Jake |website=AllHipHop |date=January 7, 2021 |access-date=December 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240724234830/https://allhiphop.com/news/exclusive-fenix-flexin-formerly-of-shoreline-mafia-talks-groups-breakup-launches-burnt-co-clothing-line/ |archive-date=July 24, 2024 }}
= Legal issues =
In August 2024, Fenix was arrested for possession of Alprazolam without a prescription.{{Cite web|title=Rapper Fenix Flexin arrested for alleged drug possession amid comeback claims |url=https://www.the-express.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/145024/fenix-flexin-arrested-alleged-drug-sober |last=McCrory |first=Connor |website=Express U.S. |date=August 2, 2024 |access-date=November 30, 2024}}
Discography
{{See also|Shoreline Mafia discography}}
= Studio albums =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:8em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:22em;"| Details |
| scope="row" | BACK FLEXIN
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= Mixtapes =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of mixtapes, with selected details and chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:8em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:22em;"| Details |
| scope="row" | LA Pistons Vol. 1 {{small|(with G.T.)}} |
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| scope="row" | BRAVOFLEXIN {{small|(with Bravo The Bagchaser)}} |
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| scope="row" | Fenix Flexin Vol. 1
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| scope="row" | Fenix Flexin Vol. 2
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| scope="row" | Fenix Flexin Vol. 3
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= Extended plays =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:8em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:22em;"| Details |
| scope="row" | TRAPPED IT OUT {{small|(with Rob Vicious)}} |
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|---|
| scope="row" | Tour Files {{small|(with Cypress Moreno)}} |
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= Singles =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles, showing year released and album name ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:8em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:22em;"| Details ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:22em;"| Album |
| scope="row" | 10 Toes
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| rowspan="3" | Fenix Flexin Vol. 1 |
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| scope="row" | For Me
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| scope="row" | NDS
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| scope="row" | Fire Drill {{small|(with Louda Lou)}} |
| {{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | Fenix Flexin, Vol. 2 Intro |
| Fenix Flexin Vol. 2 |
| scope="row" | Slxvm Freestyle {{small|(with Young Contra)}} |
| {{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | Dead Homies
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| Fenix Flexin Vol. 2 |
| scope="row" | One Call {{small|(with Dj Flippp)}} |
| {{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | Like Dat {{small|(with Cypress Moreno)}} |
| Tour Files |
| scope="row" | Apologies
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| rowspan="13" {{Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row" | Knew That {{small|(with FBEAT)}} |
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| scope="row" | Bad Habit {{small|(with Cypress Moreno and Zoe Osama)}} |
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| scope="row" | Kick Rocks {{small|(with Mike Jay)}} |
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| scope="row" | Built Like That {{small|(with Dj Flippp and Rob Vicious)}} |
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| scope="row" | Zack & Cody {{small|(with Dj Flippp)}} |
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| scope="row" | Locked In {{small|(with Dj Flippp)}} |
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| scope="row" | Lifestyle {{small|(with Cypress Moreno)}} |
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| scope="row" | Money Dance {{small|(with Dj Flippp)}} |
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| scope="row" | Dyin Bout It {{small|(with Dj Flippp and Rob Vicious)}} |
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| scope="row" | Take Out {{small|(with Dj Flippp, Master Kato & Warhol.SS)}} |
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| scope="row" | Blicky Blicky Tricky Tricky {{small|(with Dj Flippp)}} |
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| scope="row" | Street Flexin {{small|(featuring Street Active)}} |
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| scope="row" | Blade Runner
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| rowspan="2" | BACK FLEXIN |
| scope="row" | Daboii Flexin {{small|(with Daboii)}} |
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| scope="row" | WE THEM {{small|(with Cypress Moreno and J.I Bandz)}} |
| {{Non-album single}} |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Discogs artist|Fenix Flexin}}
- {{AllMusic|id=ohgeesy-mn0003738863}}
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