Fenixomar "Fenix" Rypinski (born October 11, 1995), known professionally as Fenix Flexin, is an American rapper from

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. He is a founding member of the hip hop group

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. In April 2020, Fenix announced that he would be leaving Shoreline Mafia later that year, after the release of their first studio album, ''

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''. 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.

Career

Shoreline Mafia (2012–2020)

Fenix started rapping alongside members of

in 2012. He met member OhGeesy while graffitiing in

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

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-themed mixtape. Fenix appears on five out of eight tracks, including "Pressure". 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

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"Fell In Love". Shoreline Mafia's debut studio album ''

'' was released in July 2020. Fenix appears on 14 out of 21 songs, including the lead single "Gangstas & Sippas". In November 2020, the

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of ''Mafia Bidness'' was released, with Fenix appearing on six out of eight songs.

Solo career

Fenix released his debut solo mixtape ''Fenix Flexin Vol. 1'' in July 2021. The mixtape includes features from Drakeo the Ruler,

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, Bravo The Bagchaser,

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, Peso Peso, and SaySoTheMac. In July 2022, Fenix released another mixtape, ''Fenix Flexin Vol. 2''. There were no featured artists on the mixtape. In December 2023, Fenix released another mixtape titled ''Fenix Flexin Vol. 3'', including features from

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, Cypress Moreno, and Rocco.

Shoreline Mafia (2023–present)

In October 2023, Fenix and OhGeesy reunited for a concert at the

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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

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. On

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, 2024, Fenix performed as part of '' The Pop Out: Ken & Friends'' (hosted by

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) at the

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. Fenix performed the song "Geekaleek" with OhGeesy during the first set by DJ Hed, titled the Act I – DJ Hed & Friends. In June 2024, Shoreline Mafia released "Work", a new single featuring vocals from Fenix.

Personal life

Fenix is the father of two children. In 2021, Fenix launched ''Burnt Company LA'', a clothing and skateboarding shop.

Legal issues

In August 2024, Fenix was arrested for possession of

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without a prescription.

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Extended plays

Singles

References

External links

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