"Bro having a hell of an identity crisis"- Netizens react as Island Boy spark ethnicity debate over having a pass to use the N-word

On November 7, 2024, Instagram page @saycheesetv posted a video of one of the Island Boys twins saying that he has the pass to use the N-word because he is Black. Additionally, the twin, who goes by the name Flyysoulja, mentioned that he could use the N-word because no other rapper was as rich as him, further mentioning the material possessions he owns.

The twin rappers have made an identity for themselves with their look comprising of face tattoos, unique hairstyles, and diamond-embellished teeth in addition to their rapping skills. Their real names are Frank and Alex Venegas, and they go by Kodiyakredd and Flyysoulja, respectively.

Netizens were quick to react to the Island Boy's video and took to the comment section of the Instagram post to express their opinions on his statement. Claiming that Flyysoulja was confused over his identity, an internet user commented:

"Bro having a hell of an identity crisis rn"

Netizen comments on Flyysoulja's statement on using the N-word (Image via Instagram/ @saycheesetv)

Internet users trolled Flyysoulja for his statement, stating that he and his twin brother could only wish they were Black.

Netizens comment on Flyysoulja's statement on using the N-word (Image via Instagram/ @saycheesetv)

Moreover, some netizens condemned the brothers, referring to their 2023 clip wherein the twins were seen kissing each other.

Netizens comment on Flyysoulja's statement on using the N-word (Image via Instagram/ @saycheesetv)

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Island Boys banned from Kick after slapping woman: Details explored

The Island Boys have been the center of controversies multiple times owing to their feuds with popular social media personalities like Jake and Logan Paul and TikTok celebrity Bryce Hall. The twins were mentioned and mocked in Snoop Dogg and Kevin Hart's comedy special called 2021 and Done.

According to a report by entertainment website Dexerto on August 12, 2024, the Island Boys were banned from the livestream platform Kick on August 11, 2024, after one of the twins, Kodiyakred, slapped a woman. The stream's clips went viral on X, wherein Kodiyakred argued with a woman in their kitchen, resulting in him walking up to her and smacking her. The woman's brother got angry immediately and tried jumping at Kodiyakredd. However, he was restrained by people around him.

Complaining to the other Flyysoulja, the woman's brother said:

“Your brother came at me man. He hit my f**king sister.”

After the incident took place, the twins ended their streams, shortly after which Kick removed their account from the platform. Additionally, the brothers were banned from the live-streaming platform for an unspecified amount of time.

According to the publication, this is not the first time the twins have indulged in a controversy on stream. In February 2024, Jack Doherty posted a YouTube video showcasing the twins kicking his girlfriend in the head during a fight. Moreover, Tristian Tate also called out Kick for giving a platform to the twins and called the livestreaming platform "trash".

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Kodiyakredd and Flyysoulja became popular after a video of the twins went viral in October 2021, wherein they were rapping by the pool. The song's lyrics led the twins to be called The Island Boys, with their audio being used on TikTok. According to Business Insider, the virality of the twins' song led to Kodak Black offering to sign them to his record label.