The once-celebrated Brooklyn drill rapper Fivio Foreign is now reportedly living out of his vehicle and seeking shelter in New York City public housing projects, sources close to the situation have confirmed to multiple outlets. The dramatic fall from grace follows allegations of financial mismanagement, 𝒹𝓇𝓊𝑔 𝓪𝓫𝓾𝓼𝓮, and a bitter public dispute with the mother of his child, who took to social media to air what she claims are his dire straits.
Video footage circulating online shows the rapper, whose real name is Maxie Ryles, inside a housing development in what appears to be the East New York or Brownsville section of Brooklyn. In the clip, obtained by this station, Fivio is seen laughing and shouting, “You know where it is, man,” before referencing an impending “cold summer.” The video was later narrated by a popular hip-hop commentary channel, which claims the rapper is “hibernating” in the projects with old friends after his finances collapsed.
According to the commentary, which has been widely shared across social platforms, Fivio Foreign’s baby mother took to Instagram and other networks to “air out his laundry,” accusing him of being a deadbeat father and a broke ex-star. The source claims Fivio went from a penthouse suite to living in his automobile, having spent his entire rap fortune on “pharmaceuticals,” specifically lean—a codeine- and promethazine-based drink—along with other narcotics.
The reports paint a picture of a meteoric rise and a dizzying fall. Just two years ago, Fivio Foreign was hailed as the new king of New York drill music, collaborating with Drake on the smash hit “For the Night” and securing a Grammy nomination. He declared himself the successor to Pop Smoke, headlined major festivals, and lived the high life. Now, insiders say the bookings have dried up, and DJ Drew and other industry gatekeepers have “cut him off like a credit card.”
“After New York drill died, Fivio’s career basically died right after,” the narrator states in the 𝓿𝒾𝓇𝒶𝓁 video. “The touring, the turn-up, the money—it vanished. He’s broke. He’s living in his car. He’s crashing in the projects with his crippy homies.” The video ends with Fivio declaring, “It’s going to be a cold mother-effing summer,” suggesting a comeback, though industry analysts are skeptical.
The rapper’s financial troubles were hinted at earlier this year when he posted a series of cryptic tweets about losing everything. He has not commented directly on the claims, but his baby mother’s posts have been shared thousands of times, painting a picture of a man who squandered millions. Associates say his penthouse in Manhattan was surrendered months ago, and he now relies on friends for places to sleep.
Fivio Foreign first broke through in 2019 with the single “Big Drip,” which went platinum. He was seen as the torchbearer for a wave of drill artists from Brooklyn. But the genre’s popularity waned as violence in drill music came under scrutiny, and streaming numbers for his subsequent releases slid. The rapper’s 2022 album “B.I.B.L.E.” failed to generate the same momentum, and his label appears to have distanced itself.
Social media users have reacted with a mix of shock and schadenfreude. Some fans express sympathy, noting that many rappers fall victim to fast cash and addiction. Others point to his boastful past and say he should have saved better. The commentary channel, which claims to have spoken with sources close to Fivio, warns that the rapper is living on fumes and may not recover.
Emergency contacts for the NYC Department of Homeless Services were not immediately able to confirm if Fivio Foreign has sought assistance. But his presence in public housing raises questions about how a one-time millionaire ended up in a government-funded development. Lawyers for the rapper did not return calls for comment.
Neighbors in the project complex described seeing Fivio hanging around the courtyard in recent weeks. “I saw him with some dudes, laughing. Didn’t look like a rapper. Looked like just a regular dude from the block,” one resident told reporters. Another said they overheard him talking about “rebuilding” and coming back stronger, referencing Wavy Navy and other fallen drill icons.
The video has reignited debates about music industry exploitation and the dangerous allure of lean. Fivio’s alleged 𝒹𝓇𝓊𝑔 spending echoes cautionary tales of other artists who drained their accounts on codeine over years. Medical experts warn that chronic lean use leads to financial ruin, liver damage, and death.
As of press time, Fivio Foreign has not posted any denial on his official Instagram, which remains active but features no recent luxury posts. The last photo shows him in a recording studio—months ago. For now, the rapper once poised to lead New York drill is reportedly homeless, broke, and living in the projects, a cold summer indeed ahead.
