Rapper Fivio Foreign Pleads Guilty to Terroristic Threats in New Jersey, Sentenced to Probation

29 May 2025

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Brooklyn-born rapper Fivio Foreign, whose real name is Maxie Lee Ryles III, has pleaded guilty to a charge of terroristic threats in connection with a domestic incident that occurred in April 2023. The plea was entered in Bergen County, New Jersey, and concludes a legal case that has lingered for over two years.

According to court documents, the 34-year-old artist was involved in a dispute with a woman that escalated to the point where she contacted authorities. The specific details of the threats were not fully disclosed to the public, but officials confirmed they were deemed serious enough to warrant criminal charges under New Jersey law.

As part of the plea deal, Fivio Foreign avoided jail time but was sentenced to probation and ordered to undergo anger management counseling. The court emphasized rehabilitation and personal accountability, with the judge noting that the rapper’s public platform makes it especially important for him to set a better example.

Fivio Foreign’s legal team issued a statement saying the rapper is “committed to learning from this experience and fulfilling all court-ordered requirements.” They also noted that he is taking this opportunity to focus on his personal development, family, and music career.

Known for songs like "Big Drip", his work with Kanye West on “Off the Grid,” and other charting hits, Fivio has been one of the leading voices in the Brooklyn drill music scene. Despite past legal troubles including a 2021 weapons possession arrest he has continued to build a mainstream career.

Fans have shown mixed reactions online, with some expressing disappointment and others offering support and encouragement. Fivio Foreign has yet to issue a personal public comment about the case but remains active on social media and is expected to release new music later this year.

This case adds another chapter to the complex and often controversial relationship between celebrity, accountability, and redemption in the hip-hop community.