Ronnie Flex

Ronnie Flex, born Ronell Langston Plasschaert on 16 April 1992 in Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands, is a Dutch rapper, singer, songwriter and producer known for combining hip-hop with melodic pop, trap and R&B influences. Music became an important part of his life at an early age, and he began creating beats and developing his songwriting skills while still a teenager. His early career included collaborations with artists such as Yellow Claw and Mr. Polska before the release of his debut studio album De Nacht Is Nog Jong, Net Als Wij Voor Altijd in 2014. A major breakthrough followed through the New Wave movement and his collaboration with Lil Kleine on Drank & Drugs in 2015. Ronnie Flex subsequently developed into one of the most commercially successful figures in modern Dutch hip-hop, building a catalogue that includes songs such as Energie, Plek Als Dit, Blijf Bij Mij and Gaan We Weg? alongside albums including Rémi, Nori and Altijd Samen.

Ronnie Flex began experimenting with music and beat production during his teenage years before establishing himself within the Dutch hip-hop scene. His early professional work included Nooit Meer Slapen with Yellow Claw and collaborations with Mr. Polska, followed by his debut album De Nacht Is Nog Jong, Net Als Wij Voor Altijd in 2014. His career reached a new level in 2015 through the influential New Wave project and Drank & Drugs, his hugely successful collaboration with Lil Kleine. He continued building his career through albums such as Rémi, Nori and Altijd Samen while collaborating with artists including Frenna, Boef, Maan, Jonna Fraser and Lil Kleine. Ronnie Flex has remained active as both a recording artist and songwriter, continually moving between rap, melodic vocals and music production. His later success includes Gaan We Weg? with Roxy Dekker, while his catalogue has continued to expand with new releases into 2026.

Ronnie Flex is known for a versatile musical style that combines Dutch hip-hop and Nederhop with melodic R&B, trap, pop and dance-oriented production. Unlike a strictly traditional rapper, he frequently moves between rapping and melodic singing, allowing his music to range from energetic club tracks to emotional and introspective songs. Strong hooks and contemporary electronic production are recurring elements of his recordings, while his work as a producer gives him an additional role in shaping the sound of his music. Tracks such as Drank & Drugs demonstrate his energetic crossover appeal, while songs including Energie and Blijf Bij Mij highlight the more melodic side of his catalogue. This flexibility has helped Ronnie Flex reach both Dutch hip-hop listeners and a broader mainstream pop audience.

Ronnie Flex has achieved significant commercial success within Dutch hip-hop and popular music. His collaboration with Lil Kleine on Drank & Drugs reached number one in the Netherlands and became one of the defining Dutch-language rap hits of its era. Across his career, Ronnie Flex has accumulated numerous charting singles and successful albums, including Rémi, Nori and Altijd Samen. In 2024, the Dutch Top 40 recognized him as the most successful rapper in the history of its singles chart based on his accumulated chart performance. His official biography also highlights numerous platinum certifications and major sold-out performances, including shows at AFAS Live and the Ziggo Dome. His continued chart appearances, songwriting credits, collaborations and releases have established him as an important figure in the development of modern Dutch hip-hop and pop.