island boy where are they from

The Island Boys are twin brothers Alex and Franky Venegas, based in Coral Springs, Florida. They became popular on TikTok in 2021 with their viral song "I'm an Island Boy." Although they are known as the Island Boys and reference island life, they were actually born in Florida and are of Cuban ancestry. Their father died when they were young, and they were raised by their single mother. They started their rap career after time spent in jail as teenagers. Despite their island-themed persona, there is no evidence they were born or raised on an island, but they identify with their Cuban heritage. Their viral fame comes from their distinctive appearance and the meme status of their song.