Remember when you first saw those two guys with the crazy hair sitting by a pool, singing that weird song? Yeah, I’m talking about the Island Boys. One minute nobody knew who they were, the next minute literally everyone was either making fun of them or trying to copy their style.
But here’s what I really want to know – and I bet you’re curious too – did these guys actually make real money from all this? Like, are we talking a few thousand bucks, or did they become legit millionaires? Because honestly, when I first heard “I’m an Island Boy,” I thought it was just another TikTok thing that would disappear in a week. Turns out, I was only half right.
Look, whether you think they’re geniuses or the most annoying people on the internet, you gotta admit their story is wild. And today, we’re going to dig into exactly how much the Island Boys net worth actually is, where all that money came from, and – this is the interesting part – why they’re not as rich as they used to be.
So grab a snack, because this is going to be a ride.
Who Even Are These Guys? A Quick Rundown
Alright, so if you somehow managed to avoid the whole Island Boys thing (lucky you?), let me catch you up real quick.
The Island Boys are twin brothers named Alex and Franky Venegas. Alex goes by Flyy soulja and Franky calls himself Kodiyakredd – yeah, those are their stage names. They were born in July 2001 in West Palm Beach, Florida, which makes them around 24 years old now.
Their life wasn’t exactly easy. Their dad died when they were only six years old. After that, it was just them and their mom, and things got pretty rough. The twins got into a lot of trouble as teenagers – we’re talking robberies, car theft, drug stuff. They spent time in juvie and eventually their mom kicked them out when they turned 18. Not exactly the Disney Channel version of growing up, you know?
Fast forward to October 2021. The brothers are chilling by a pool, Franky starts freestyling this song, and Alex is hyping him up. They post it on TikTok and boom – 20 million views basically overnight. That video of them singing “I’m an Island Boy” spread like wildfire. Everyone was talking about it, making remixes, doing parodies. Even people who hated it couldn’t stop watching.
And just like that, these two kids from Florida with a rough past became internet famous. But the real question is: did that fame actually pay the bills?
So What’s the Island Boys Net Worth Right Now?
Okay, let’s get to the money part because that’s why we’re all here.
From what I found digging through different sources, the Island Boys are worth somewhere between $1 million to $2 million combined right now in 2025. Now before you think “wow, that’s a lot,” hold up – because it used to be more. Way more.
Back in 2023, they were sitting pretty at around $2 million. By 2024, that dropped to about $1 million. So yeah, they’re losing money, not making more. That should tell you something right there about how this whole internet fame thing works.
Different websites give different numbers. Celebrity Net Worth and similar sites estimate they’re worth around $1 million each, but honestly, with all their problems (we’ll get to that), it might be even less. The thing is, nobody really knows for sure except maybe their accountant – if they even have one.
What I can tell you for certain is this: they definitely made some serious cash at their peak. We’re talking hundreds of thousands of dollars in single months. But keeping that money? That’s a whole different story.
How Do the Island Boys Actually Make Money?
This is where it gets interesting. These guys aren’t making money the normal way celebrities do. They’re not signing record deals with major labels or getting movie roles. Nope, they went a completely different route, and honestly, it’s kind of smart in a weird way.
OnlyFans – Yeah, That OnlyFans
I know what you’re thinking, and yes, that OnlyFans. This is actually their biggest money maker, which is wild when you think about it.
Between May and July 2023, the Island Boys made a crazy $389,000 from OnlyFans. Just in June 2023 alone, they pulled in over $200,000. That’s more than most people make in three or four years, and they did it in one month.
Now, I’m not going to get into exactly what kind of content they’re posting there (you can imagine, or better yet, don’t), but let’s just say it’s controversial. Really controversial. They posted videos of themselves kissing each other, which… yeah. People had a lot of opinions about that.
Even now in 2025, they’re probably still making around $20,000 to $50,000 a month from OnlyFans, even though their popularity has dropped off a cliff. That’s the beauty of that platform – you only need a certain number of dedicated fans willing to pay.
Cameo – Getting Paid for Birthday Shoutouts
This one’s actually pretty cool. You know Cameo, right? It’s that app where you can pay celebrities to record personalized videos for you. Maybe it’s your friend’s birthday, or you want to prank someone, or you just want your favorite celebrity to say your name.
Well, the Island Boys jumped on this immediately, and it worked out great for them. Their old manager said they were spending two to three hours every single night just recording Cameo videos, and they were making at least $15,500 per night doing it. Per night!
They were charging:
- Around $135-$185 for regular personal videos (they later dropped it to $65 when demand went down)
- Up to $600 for business stuff
- Sometimes $1,000 or more for special requests
And here’s the crazy part – they actually have a 4.9 out of 5 star rating on Cameo. So even though everyone loves to hate on them, the people who actually bought their Cameos were happy with what they got.
Their Music (Yes, They Actually Make Music)
Look, I’m not going to sit here and tell you the Island Boys are the next Drake or anything. But they do make music, and that music does make them money.
Their YouTube channel “Big Bad Ent” has over 228,000 subscribers and more than 175 million views total. Even with YouTube’s basic pay rate of about $2 per 1,000 views, that’s at least $470,000 just from YouTube ads over time.
Then you’ve got Spotify, Apple Music, and all the other streaming platforms. They’re probably making around $5,000 to $10,000 a month from streaming royalties. It’s not huge money, but it adds up.
They’ve released actual albums too – “Stardom,” “Life Been Good,” “17,” and “Trendsetters.” None of them went viral or anything, but people do listen to them. Their fans are small in number but apparently pretty dedicated.
Social Media Money
With over 7 million followers on TikTok and millions more on Instagram, you’d think the Island Boys would be rolling in brand deal money, right? Well… not exactly.
Here’s the thing – most big brands won’t touch them with a ten-foot pole because they’re so controversial. But they still make money from social media:
- TikTok Creator Fund gives them maybe $30,000 to $50,000 a year (TikTok notoriously pays terrible)
- Instagram posts could make $15,000 to $35,000 each during their peak (though probably way less now)
- Some smaller brands and companies do work with them
The problem is, when you’re known for being controversial and getting into fights with everyone, companies don’t want their brand associated with you. So while they have the follower count to make serious money, they’re not getting those six-figure brand deals that other influencers get.
Selling Merch
They’ve got their own Island Boys merchandise – t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, all that stuff. T-shirts go for around $26, hoodies for $46, plus some accessories.
All in all, they’ve probably made around $250,000 from merch since they started selling it. That’s not bad, but again, it’s nowhere near what it was at the beginning. You can only sell so many t-shirts with your face on them, especially when people are kind of over you.
Shows, Appearances, and Random Stuff
At their peak, the Island Boys were getting paid to show up to places. We’re talking:
- $15,000 to $20,000 just to show up at a nightclub
- Getting flown out to events and parties
- Doing podcasts like Logan Paul’s “Impaulsive”
- They even had a boxing match on some reality show in 2022
- There’s a whole documentary about them called “Trolled: The Untold Island Boys Story”
These one-time gigs added up to some serious cash. The problem is, nobody’s really calling them for appearances anymore. When you’re not trending, people don’t want to pay for you to show up.
The Controversies That Killed Their Career (And Their Bank Account)
Okay, so we’ve talked about how they made money. Now let’s talk about how they basically destroyed their own career and lost a bunch of that money.
Getting Arrested… A Lot
Franky got arrested again in February 2025 – like, literally just this year. The cops caught him with drugs he didn’t have a prescription for and a gun that had the serial numbers filed off. That’s the kind of thing that makes the news for all the wrong reasons.
But that’s not even his first time:
- He’s been arrested for domestic violence
- Reckless driving
- Driving without a license
- And all that juvie stuff from when they were younger
These legal problems cost money – lawyers aren’t cheap. Plus, every time they get arrested, whatever money they might have been making takes a hit because people don’t want to work with them.
Beefing with Literally Everyone
The Island Boys have gotten into public fights with so many people, I can’t even list them all. But here are some highlights:
Snoop Dogg called them “two goofballs in a pool” on his Netflix special, and Flyysoulja literally threatened to fight him. Like, bro, it’s Snoop Dogg. You don’t threaten Snoop Dogg.
They went on Logan Paul’s podcast and it turned into this huge argument. They’ve fought with Jake Paul, Adam22, Blueface, Bryce Hall – basically anyone who’s anyone in the YouTube/influencer world has had beef with these guys at some point.
Kevin Hart made fun of them. Other comedians roast them regularly. And every time they get into one of these fights, it gets views, sure, but it also makes them look worse and worse.
The OnlyFans Drama
Remember how I said OnlyFans was their biggest money maker? Well, it’s also caused them the most problems.
They got banned from the Kick streaming platform after one of them slapped a woman during a livestream. That’s assault, straight up. Not a good look.
Then there’s the content they were making on OnlyFans with each other, which a lot of people found really disturbing considering they’re brothers. I’m not going to get into the details, but let’s just say it crossed lines that most people aren’t comfortable with.
This stuff keeps them in the headlines, but it also means no legitimate company wants anything to do with them. When your reputation is built entirely on doing shocking things, there’s a ceiling to how successful you can be.
That Weird Army Thing
This one’s almost funny if it wasn’t so embarrassing. In 2022, someone in the US Army Recruiting Command paid them to make a Cameo video, thinking it would help recruit young people.
The Army had to put out a statement basically saying “yeah, that wasn’t authorized, and we’re not working with the Island Boys.” Imagine messing up so bad that the US Army has to publicly distance themselves from you.
Where Did All the Money Go?
So they made over $2 million at their peak. Where did it all go? Let me break down their spending because it’s honestly kind of sad.
Real Estate Problems
They supposedly owned a house in Florida worth around $1.67 million. Notice I said “supposedly,” because Kodiyakredd literally got evicted from his apartment in November 2024 for not paying rent.
Think about that. This guy made hundreds of thousands of dollars in single months, and he couldn’t pay his rent. That should tell you everything about how bad they are with money.
Jewelry That’s Now Worthless
Each of them spent about $150,000 on jewelry. We’re talking:
- An $82,000 chain
- A $200,000 watch (an Audemars Piguet, for those who care about watches)
- Diamond grills for their teeth
- All kinds of custom jewelry pieces
The problem with jewelry is that it loses value the second you buy it. And when you’re not famous anymore, nobody wants to buy jewelry from you. So that $300,000 combined they spent on bling? Probably worth a fraction of that now.
Cars They Couldn’t Afford
They were driving around in BMWs, Mercedes, Cadillacs – all the fancy cars you’d expect from newly rich kids. But here’s the thing: most of them were leased or rented.
Kodiyakredd actually stopped making car payments for four months, which messed up his brother’s credit score too. When you’re making that kind of money and can’t even keep up with car payments, you’ve got serious financial problems.
Manager Drama
Their old manager, Dovi Bezner, says they owe him around $150,000. He went on the No Jumper podcast and called them out about it. Whether that’s true or not, I don’t know, but it shows they clearly didn’t have good people helping them manage their money.
When you come from nothing and suddenly have hundreds of thousands of dollars, you need someone smart helping you figure out what to do with it. Seems like they didn’t have that, or they didn’t listen.
Comparing Them to Other Viral Stars
Let’s put this in perspective. Other people who went viral around the same time are doing way better:
Lil Nas XÂ dropped “Old Town Road” and now he’s worth around $14 million. He signed with a major label, released multiple hit songs, and built an actual music career.
Charli D’Amelio just danced on TikTok and now she’s worth $20 million. She got brand deals with everyone from Dunkin’ to Prada.
Addison Rae parlayed her TikTok dancing into a $15 million net worth, movie roles, and a makeup line.
The difference? Those people took their viral moment and turned it into something sustainable. They built brands that companies wanted to work with. They stayed relatively drama-free (or at least handled their drama better).
The Island Boys, on the other hand, went the opposite direction. They doubled down on being controversial, burned bridges left and right, and chose short-term cash grabs over long-term brand building. You can’t build a sustainable career when everyone thinks you’re a joke.
What’s Next for Them?
So what does the future look like for the Island Boys? Honestly, it’s not looking great, but it’s not completely hopeless either.
Things That Could Help Them
If they get their act together, they could still salvage something:
- Keep the OnlyFans money flowing– As gross as some people find it, it pays the bills
- Actually make better music– If they put out something genuinely good, people might give them a second chance
- Reality TV– Some producer somewhere might want to do a “Where Are They Now” kind of show
- Rebrand completely– Stop being controversial just for controversy’s sake
What’s Working Against Them
But let’s be real about the challenges:
- Nobody cares anymore– They’re old news. The internet has moved on to the next viral thing
- Legal problems keep piling up– Hard to make money when you’re dealing with court dates
- Reputation is shot– They’ve burned too many bridges
- They’re not that talented– Harsh but true. Their whole thing was being weird, not being good
The Reality Check
Most experts who track internet celebrity money think the Island Boys will probably stay around the $1-2 million mark if they’re smart. They won’t get poorer if they stop spending like crazy people, but they probably won’t get richer either.
The viral moment is over. The money train has left the station. Now it’s just about managing what they have left and hopefully not losing it all.
What We Can Learn from This Whole Mess
The Island Boys net worth story is actually pretty educational if you think about it:
What They Did Right
Give credit where it’s due:
- They monetized their fame immediately instead of waiting
- They didn’t rely on just one income source
- They used platforms like OnlyFans and Cameo that gave them direct access to fans’ wallets
- They turned hate into attention and attention into money
Where They Completely Failed
But they also made some massive mistakes:
- Spent money like it would never stop coming
- Didn’t invest in anything that would grow over time
- Made enemies out of everyone who could have helped them
- Chose controversy over credibility
- Didn’t hire (or listen to) good financial advisors
The Big Picture Lesson
Here’s what I think anyone can learn from this: viral fame means nothing if you can’t turn it into something lasting. The Island Boys were making $40,000 a day at one point. Let that sink in. Forty thousand dollars every single day.
And now? They’re worth maybe a million or two combined, dealing with evictions and legal problems. That’s because they treated their viral moment like a lottery win instead of a business opportunity.
The Bottom Line on Island Boys Net Worth
Alright, let’s wrap this up with the facts:
Current Island Boys Net Worth: Around $1-2 Million Combined
That’s down from their peak, but it’s still more money than most people will ever see. The problem isn’t that they didn’t make money – they made plenty. The problem is they couldn’t hold onto it.
Here’s what you need to know:
- They turned 60 seconds of weird singing into over $2 million
- Most of that money came from OnlyFans, not music or traditional celebrity stuff
- They spent it almost as fast as they made it
- Legal problems and controversies destroyed their earning potential
- They’re a perfect example of what not to do with internet fame
Love them or hate them, you can’t say the Island Boys didn’t make an impact. They showed that you don’t need talent to make money on the internet – you just need to go viral. But they also showed that making money and keeping money are two very different things.
The twins went from juvenile detention to millionaires to… well, whatever they are now. It’s been a wild ride, and honestly, I’m not sure it’s over yet. These guys have a way of staying relevant even when everyone wishes they’d go away.
Quick Answers to Your Burning Questions
How much money do the Island Boys have in 2025?Â
Between $1-2 million combined, which is actually less than what they had a couple years ago.
What’s their main source of income?Â
OnlyFans, believe it or not. They made almost $400,000 in just three months during 2023 from that platform alone.
Are they still making money?
Yeah, they’re still getting paid from OnlyFans, music streams, and some social media stuff. Just not nearly as much as before.
How much did they charge for Cameos?
At their peak, they were charging $135-$185 per video and making over $15,000 every single night from it.
Did the Island Boys go broke?
Not completely broke, but way less rich than they used to be. One of them got evicted for not paying rent, so that tells you something.
Why did their net worth go down?
Bad spending, legal problems, controversies that killed brand deals, and the fact that people just stopped caring about them.
How do they compare to other TikTok stars?
They made way less than the big names like Charli D’Amelio or Addison Rae, mostly because companies won’t work with them due to all the drama.
