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Franky Venegas, a Cuban rapper and member of the duo Island Boys, was arrested in Naples, Florida, for drug possession and an altered firearm, as reported by the specialized media TMZ. The 23-year-old, known as Kodiyakredd, was detained on Sunday following a traffic stop and is facing new charges, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
Franky Venegas has a history of legal troubles. In May 2024, he was arrested in Fort Lauderdale for impersonating his brother after being stopped for reckless driving. In 2023, he was also arrested in Pompano Beach on charges of alleged domestic violence against his partner, although the prosecutors dropped the charges.
Along with his twin brother, Alex Venegas, Franky rose to fame in 2021 with the viral hit “I’m an Island Boy,” which made them media figures on social networks. However, their popularity has been marred by controversies and ties to legal issues. Although his brother Flyy Soulja has claimed that they are not part of any gang, police records identify him as a "documented gang member/associate," according to the police report cited by the specialized media.
His last arrest occurred when the police stopped a vehicle with expired plates in which he was traveling. During the inspection, they found a firearm without a serial number and pills that Venegas claimed to have been prescribed, but he could not prove it.
So far, neither Venegas nor his team have made any statements. The authorities in Collier County continue to investigate the case, while the Cuban rapper's history continues to accumulate incidents with the law.
Frequent questions about the detention of Franky Venegas, member of Island Boys
Why was Franky Venegas, the rapper from Island Boys, arrested?
Franky Venegas was arrested for possession of drugs and an altered firearm in Naples, Florida. The incident occurred during a traffic stop where a firearm with no serial number and pills that the rapper could not justify with a valid prescription were discovered.
What is Franky Venegas' legal history?
Franky Venegas, also known as Kodiyakredd, has a troubled history with the law. In May 2024, he was arrested for impersonating his brother during a reckless driving stop. In 2023, he faced charges of assaulting his partner, although these were dropped.
How did the popularity of Island Boys affect Franky Venegas' legal troubles?
Despite rising to fame in 2021 with the viral hit "I'm an Island Boy," Franky Venegas's popularity has been marred by his legal troubles. These incidents have kept the duo in the public eye, but not always for positive reasons.
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