Fenix Flexin

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Fenix Flexin
Birth nameFenixomar Rypinski [1]
Born (1995-10-11) October 11, 1995 (age 29) [2]
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2012–present [3]
Labels
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. [3] 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. [5]

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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. [3]

Shoreline Mafia independently released their first mixtape, ShorelineDoThatShit, in November 2017. Fenix appears on nine out of twelve tracks. [6]

In May 2018, ShorelineDoThatShit was officially released on streaming platforms. The release includes two additional bonus tracks. Fenix appears on the bonus track "Break a Bitch Bacc". [6] [7]

In August 2018, Shoreline Mafia released a 4-track EP titled Party Pack. Fenix appears on three tracks, including "Boot It Up". [8]

In December 2018, Shoreline Mafia released OTXMAS, a Christmas-themed mixtape. Fenix appears on five out of eight tracks, including "Pressure". [9]

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". [10]

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". [11] [12] In November 2020, the deluxe edition of Mafia Bidness was released, with Fenix appearing on six out of eight songs. [13]

Solo career

Fenix released his debut solo mixtape Fenix Flexin Vol. 1 in July 2021. [14] The mixtape includes features from Drakeo the Ruler, Rob Vicious, Bravo The Bagchaser, D-Block Europe, Peso Peso, and SaySoTheMac. [15] [16]

In July 2022, Fenix released another mixtape, Fenix Flexin Vol. 2. There were no featured artists on the mixtape. [17]

In December 2023, Fenix released another mixtape titled Fenix Flexin Vol. 3, including features from 03 Greedo, Cypress Moreno, and Rocco. [18]

Shoreline Mafia (2023–present)

In October 2023, Fenix and OhGeesy reunited for a concert at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. [5]

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. [19]

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. [20]

In June 2024, Shoreline Mafia released "Work", a new single featuring vocals from Fenix. [21]

Personal life

Fenix is the father of two children.

In 2021, Fenix launched Burnt Company LA, a clothing and skateboarding shop. [15] [22]

In August 2024, Fenix was arrested for possession of Alprazolam without a prescription. [1] [23]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
TitleDetails
BACK FLEXIN
Mixtapes
List of mixtapes, with selected details and chart positions
TitleDetails
BRAVOFLEXIN
(with Bravo The Bagchaser)
  • Released: January 20, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Fenix Flexin Vol. 1
  • Released: July 1, 2021
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Fenix Flexin Vol. 2
  • Released: July 28, 2022
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download
Fenix Flexin Vol. 3
  • Released: December 14, 2023
  • Label: Hitmaker distribution
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Extended plays
List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions
TitleDetails
TRAPPED IT OUT
(with Rob Vicious)
  • Released: December 4, 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Tour Files
(with Cypress Moreno)
  • Released: December 23, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

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