Flyysoulja, one half of the viral internet duo Island Boys, was detained by authorities over the weekend for a mental health evaluation, according to TMZ.
The internet personality was livestreaming from his Miami-area home early Saturday morning when police arrived at his door. Officers were seen entering the home and eventually detaining Soulja under Florida’s Baker Act. The act allows law enforcement or mental health professionals to place someone in temporary custody for an involuntary psychiatric evaluation if they’re believed to be a danger to themselves or others, or unable to care for themselves.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a call around 2 a.m. Saturday, regarding Soulja’s residence, and carried out the Baker Act on a white male at the scene. The Florida Department of Children and Families states that a person can be held for up to 72 hours under the Baker Act, though the exact duration depends on the circumstances.
As of now, no criminal charges have been filed in connection with Flyysoulja’s detention, and his current condition has not been made public. It’s also unclear if Flyysoulja has since returned home, as the 72-hour period has now passed.
Following the incident, his twin brother and Island Boys partner Kodiyakredd expressed outrage online, claiming police “violated” his brother’s rights. In a video shared to fans, he reassured viewers there was “nothing to worry about” and said he planned to pick up Flyysoulja from the hospital the next day.
However, Flyysoulja’s ex-girlfriend and mother of his child, KaylaThayla, offered a different account. In a separate video, she described his living conditions as “saddening” and showed footage of a cluttered, messy home with garbage and piles of belongings scattered across the floor.
Flyysoulja and Kodiyakredd rose to fame in 2021 after their viral hit “I’m an Island Boy” made them internet sensations. Since then, the brothers have remained fixtures in online culture, often drawing attention for their controversial behavior and personal struggles.