Robbie Tripp

Robbie Tripp is an American rapper and internet personality.[1][2][3] He first rose to fame in 2017 and was dubbed the "curvy wife guy" by the media.[4][5][6][7] After releasing his debut single "Chubby Sexy" in 2019, Tripp was credited by The New York Times for pioneering the "wife guy" movement in internet culture.[8][9][10][11]

Robbie Tripp
OriginLas Vegas, Nevada
Genres
  • Hip hop
  • Pop rap
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • internet personality
  • social media influencer
  • author
  • entrepreneur
Years active2017–present
Websiterobbietripp.com

Music career

In 2019, Tripp released his debut single "Chubby Sexy",[12] which was featured as a "Moment of the Year" by GQ Magazine in its annual "Men of the Year" issue.[13]

In 2021, Tripp released his collaboration with RiFF RAFF for their single and music video "Flamingo Freestyle".[1] Later that year, Tripp released his song "Suns in 4" in collaboration with syndicated iHeart Radio host Johnjay Van Es as a Phoenix Suns anthem during the 2021 NBA Playoffs.[14] The song was named "Song of the Year" by the Phoenix New Times.[15]

In 2022, Tripp's viral single "Big Girl Banger" went viral on TikTok, starting a trend of curvy and plus-size women across the world dancing to the song.[1] Earlier that same year, Tripp collaborated with fellow Las Vegas emcee Dizzy Wright on the release of "Raider Gang (All Black Everything)", an anthem for the city's Las Vegas Raiders during the 2022 NFL playoffs.[16]

In 2023, Tripp released the official music video for his single "Basic Bro" on his official YouTube channel, starring Sports Illustrated Swimsuit curve model Ella Halikas.[2] Tripp also collaborated with BlocBoy JB to shoot the music video for his single “They Said” in his hometown of Las Vegas.[17] Tripp also released a collaboration with rapper Lil Seeto for single and music video "Money Honey".[18][19]

In the summer of 2023, Tripp released his single "I Wanna Have Fun...", produced by 3-time Grammy Award-winning producer, Andrew Dawson.[20][21]

In October 2023, Robbie Tripp was included in a "Top 5 Artists of 2023" list published by Billboard.[22]

References
  1. "How Rapper Robbie Tripp Went From Body Positive Influencer to Rising Hip-Hop Star". E! Online. 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  2. Grant, Shawn (2023-05-25). "Rapper Robbie Tripp Pivots Basketball Dreams Into Music Success". The Source. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  3. "How Viral Rapper Robbie Tripp Became "the Wholesome Post Malone of Body Positivity"". flaunt.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  4. "Husband's tribute to his 'curvy' wife sparks backlash". BBC News. 2017-08-05. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  5. "Analysis - How a man's viral Instagram ode to his 'curvy' wife went from 'required reading' to mocking meme". The Washington Post.
  6. Kircher, Madison Malone (2019-05-13). "My Afternoon With 'Curvy Wife Guy'". Intelligencer. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  7. Tolentino, Jia (2019-06-05). "Please, My Wife, She's Very Online". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  8. Hess, Amanda (2019-06-05). "The Age of the Internet 'Wife Guy'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  9. Cherelus, Gina (2024-05-31). "Whirlwind Romances Are Not Reserved for Thin Women". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  10. Weiner, Jennifer (2017-08-11). "Opinion | Skinny Women Who Eat Cheeseburgers in Magazines". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  11. Harel, Monica Corcoran (2017-09-30). "'Faux' Male Feminists Draw Ire in Hollywood". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  12. Jennings, Rebecca (2019-05-24). "Two days with Curvy Wife Guy, the most controversial man in body positivity". Vox. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  13. "The Good, Bad, and WTF Moments That Defined 2019". GQ. 2019-12-18. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  14. "Phoenix Suns Playoff Anthem 'Suns In 4' Named Song Of The Year". iHeart. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  15. Writers, Phoenix New Times. "Best of Phoenix 2021: Things That Happened in the Local Music Scene". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  16. Lee, Brxton (2023-08-10). "Robbie Tripp on Collaborating with Kanye West's Producer Andrew Dawson". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  17. ROBBIE TRIPP & BlocBoy JB - "They Said" [Official Video], retrieved 2023-07-07
  18. Weekly, In Touch (2023-08-09). "How "Curvy Wife Guy" Turned Viral Fame into Rap Success". Life & Style. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  19. Independent Music and Arts Insider (IMAAI) (2023-05-24). "Viral Rappers Robbie Tripp & Lil Seeto Make Waves In New Music Video". Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  20. Lee, Brxton (2023-08-10). "Robbie Tripp on Collaborating with Kanye West's Producer Andrew Dawson". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  21. "Rapper Robbie Tripp Scores Big Collaboration With Kanye West's Producer/Engineer Andrew Dawson". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  22. Mendez, Carlos (2023-10-13). "The HighKey Ent. List: Top 5 Artists of 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
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