Flyysoulja, one half of the viral rap duo Island Boys, was taken to a Miami trauma unit on October 29, 2026, after suffering a drug overdose. The rapper, whose real name is Alex Venegas, told TMZ that he had mixed cocaine, benzodiazepines, and Percocet during a celebration of two major purchases: a new condo and a new car. He remained in the hospital for four days and was released on Monday, November 2, 2026. During his stay, he was placed under Florida’s Baker Act, which allows for an involuntary mental health evaluation when certain legal conditions are met.
Trigger warning: This article discusses drug overdose and substance use. Reader discretion is advised.
What Happened to Flyysoulja
The 25-year-old rapper was celebrating a personal milestone when the emergency occurred. He had just bought a new condominium and a car, and the night took a dangerous turn. Flyysoulja told TMZ that he had been off drugs for a period before this relapse, following years of substance use struggles. He was taken to a Miami-area trauma unit and treated for the overdose. Hospital staff also placed him under the Baker Act for a mental health evaluation during his stay.
Flyysoulja was discharged four days after the October 29 incident. He has not shared extensive details about the amount of each substance involved or the specific treatment he received, and his medical records have not been publicly released. His release came on November 2, and he spoke to TMZ about the experience shortly after leaving the hospital.
The Drugs Involved in the Overdose
The substances Flyysoulja named carry serious risks when combined. Cocaine is a stimulant that raises heart rate and blood pressure. Benzodiazepines are sedatives, and Percocet is a prescription pain medication that contains the opioid oxycodone along with acetaminophen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that stimulants and depressants do not cancel each other out when taken together. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also cautions that taking opioids alongside benzodiazepines can dangerously slow breathing and has listed risks including extreme sleepiness, respiratory depression, coma, and death.
Medical experts note that mixing drugs from these three categories creates unpredictable effects and raises the risk of overdose. Flyysoulja’s account describes what is commonly called a polysubstance overdose, where more than one drug is involved at the same time.
Florida’s Baker Act and What It Means
The Baker Act is a Florida law that allows law enforcement or mental health professionals to take a person for an involuntary mental health examination when they appear to meet legal criteria for risk of serious harm to themselves or others. The standard examination window is up to 72 hours, though medical treatment can extend a hospital stay. Flyysoulja’s four-day stay covered both emergency medical care and the evaluation.
The Baker Act is not a criminal arrest and does not by itself confirm any psychiatric diagnosis. Flyysoulja said he was placed under the act during his hospital stay, and the report did not provide further details about the evaluation or his medical treatment.
A Year of Substance Use Struggles
This is not the first time Flyysoulja has faced a public health emergency related to drugs. In November 2025, authorities took him for a mental health evaluation under the Baker Act after a drug-induced psychotic episode at his Miami-area home. During that episode, he damaged parts of his residence while unknowingly livestreaming. He later explained what happened on Instagram Live.
“In the psychosis, I was trying to find something for my hair for hours, and destroyed the home while unknowingly being on Live.”
He also made his position clear at the time.
“I’m glad that I got help but I have a substance issue, not a mental problem. I never said I was suicidal.”
By January 2026, Flyysoulja told TMZ he was heading into detox and rehab. He described wanting to improve his life and become a better father.
“I’m going to detox right now to get the help I need. I can’t wait. I’ve been here before, but this time I’m going to take it a lot more serious.”
Flyysoulja has two children: a daughter named Kaliya and a son. His October 29 overdose happened roughly nine months after that rehab announcement. It is not publicly confirmed whether he completed the treatment program he discussed in January.
Who Are the Island Boys
Alex Venegas (Flyysoulja) and his twin brother Franky Venegas (Kodiyakredd) were born on July 16, 2001, and are of Cuban ancestry. The brothers rose to fame on TikTok in 2021 with their freestyle rap video built around the phrase “I’m an Island Boy.” The duo amassed nearly 10 million followers, and their first video drew close to 9 million views before being deleted. The Florida natives began their rap careers after being released from prison and became known for their face tattoos, locked hair, and diamond grills.
The song reflects their experiences of losing their father, being kicked out by their mother, and facing legal troubles earlier in life. The Island Boys’ net worth peaked at around $2 million in 2023 and was estimated at approximately $250,000 in 2026, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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Brother Franky’s Separate Legal Issues
Flyysoulja’s twin brother Franky Venegas has faced his own legal troubles. Franky was arrested in Naples, Florida, on New Year’s Eve 2025 on a drug paraphernalia charge. He had also been arrested in February 2025 on gun and drug charges, with the drug count later dropped while the firearm charge remained. Those cases are separate from Flyysoulja’s health situation and involve different circumstances.
Flyysoulja has not posted extensively about the October 29 incident on his own social media channels. In an Instagram post shared in September 2026, he appeared to refer to himself as the “biggest junkie,” though the context of that post was not fully clear. His latest hospital release places the focus on his recovery and the medical facts surrounding the overdose.
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