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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

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]

Early life[edit]

Tripp was born in Utah and spent the majority of his formative and teenage years playing competitive basketball.[12] At 13 years old, he was chosen as of one of 10 participants across the United States to participate in Shaquille O'Neal's Hot Shots Camp.[13] Tripp finished his prep career as a leading scorer in the state of Utah.[2] He was recruited to play basketball at the junior college (JUCO) level, playing shooting guard for Hartnell College in the CCCAA (the same system featured in Netflix's sports documentary series Last Chance U: Basketball).[12]

Career[edit]

In 2014, Tripp and his wife Sarah were married and later moved to San Francisco to pursue careers as content creators and influencers.[14][15] Tripp spent his early career in San Francisco as a writer and author, working as a contributor to Entrepreneur and The Huffington Post.[16][17] He is the author of Create Rebellion (2015), and gave a TEDx talk about the Millennial generation at the inaugural TEDxSalinas event.[18][19][20]

In 2017, Tripp's viral Instagram tribute to his wife received international attention after sparking a conversation online about body positivity.[21][22][23][24][25]

Music career[edit]

In 2019, Tripp released his debut single "Chubby Sexy", which was featured as a "Moment of the Year" by GQ Magazine in its annual "Men of the Year" issue.[26] Tripp was profiled by Vox leading up to the release of the song and music video.[27] The release of "Chubby Sexy" caught the attention of internet culture reporters, making headlines and generating strong reactions online.[28][29][30]

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.[31] The song was named "Song of the Year" by the Phoenix New Times.[32]

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.[33]

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.[34] Tripp also released a collaboration with rapper Lil Seeto for single and music video "Money Honey".[35][36]

In the summer of 2023, Tripp released his single "I Wanna Have Fun...", produced by 3-time Grammy Award-winning producer, Andrew Dawson.[37][38]

In October 2023, Robbie Tripp was included in a "Top 5 Artists of 2023" list published by Billboard.[39]

Personal life[edit]

Tripp lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife, Sarah Tripp, a fashion blogger and influencer.[40][41][42] They have three children together.[43]

Tripp's older brother, Ryan Tripp, was the Guinness World Record holder from 1998-2000 for the world's longest ride on a lawnmower.[44] In 1997, Ryan traveled 3,116 miles from Salt Lake City, Utah to Washington D.C. on a riding lawnmower to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation while setting the world record.[45]


References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "How Rapper Robbie Tripp Went From Body Positive Influencer to Rising Hip-Hop Star". E! Online. 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  2. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b Miller, Ryan. "Former Parowan basketball star, Robbie Tripp, making a name as an author". The Spectrum. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  13. ^ "Robbie Tripp went one-on-one against NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal..." Getty Images. 2011-06-30. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  14. ^ Westwood, Ryan. "Tips For Entrepreneurs Who Want To Turn A Social Media Account Into A Social Media Business". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  15. ^ Cava, Marco della. "San Francisco is losing residents because it's too expensive for nearly everyone". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  16. ^ Tripp, Robbie. "Robbie Tripp - Author Biography". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  17. ^ "Robbie Tripp | HuffPost". www.huffpost.com. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  18. ^ Aggeler, Madeleine (2018-10-01). "'Curvy Wife Guy' May Sue Babe.net for Comparing His Book to Unabomber Manifesto". The Cut. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  19. ^ TEDx Talks (2017-05-11). Why Millennial Narcissists Are Changing The World | Robbie Tripp | TEDxSalinas. Retrieved 2024-07-08 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ "Author Robbie Tripp: A New Breed of Activist | SCENES". 2016-11-17. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  21. ^ "Husband pens body-positive note to 'curvy' wife — and everyone's swooning". TODAY.com. 2017-08-02. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  22. ^ "The Story Behind The Viral Post: 'Beauty Comes In Many Different Shapes And Sizes'". Women's Health. 2017-08-04. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  23. ^ "Man Who Wrote About His 'Curvy' Wife Responds to Criticism: 'You're Hating on a Guy Loving His Wife'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  24. ^ "BBC World Service - The Newsroom, "Curvy" controversy". BBC. 2017-08-06. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  25. ^ News, A. B. C. "Husband's post about wife's curvy body incites backlash". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-07-08. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  26. ^ "The Good, Bad, and WTF Moments That Defined 2019". GQ. 2019-12-18. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  27. ^ Jennings, Rebecca (2019-05-24). "Two days with Curvy Wife Guy, the most controversial man in body positivity". Vox. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  28. ^ Goodykoontz, Bill. "Robbie Tripp, Curvy Wife Guy, has moved to Arizona: Is he a hero or a villain?". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  29. ^ "Robbie Tripp Wants To Empower Women With New Song 'Chubby Sexy' | My 99.9". Johnjay And Rich. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  30. ^ "18 Questions We Had About Robbie Tripp's "Chubby Sexy" Song". ELLE. 2019-05-24. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  31. ^ "Phoenix Suns Playoff Anthem 'Suns In 4' Named Song Of The Year". iHeart. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  32. ^ Writers, Phoenix New Times. "Best of Phoenix 2021: Things That Happened in the Local Music Scene". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  33. ^ Lee, Brxton (2023-08-10). "Robbie Tripp on Collaborating with Kanye West's Producer Andrew Dawson". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  34. ^ ROBBIE TRIPP & BlocBoy JB - "They Said" [Official Video], June 2023, retrieved 2023-07-07
  35. ^ Weekly, In Touch (2023-08-09). "How "Curvy Wife Guy" Turned Viral Fame into Rap Success". Life & Style. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  36. ^ 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.
  37. ^ Lee, Brxton (2023-08-10). "Robbie Tripp on Collaborating with Kanye West's Producer Andrew Dawson". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  38. ^ "Rapper Robbie Tripp Scores Big Collaboration With Kanye West's Producer/Engineer Andrew Dawson". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  39. ^ Mendez, Carlos (2023-10-13). "The HighKey Ent. List: Top 5 Artists of 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  40. ^ Cowles, Charlotte (2018-03-16). "Do I Have What It Takes to Make Money on Instagram?". The Cut. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  41. ^ London, Bianca (2019-02-19). "This body shaming post is going viral for a very important reason". Glamour UK. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  42. ^ "'This is the real me': Why one blogger's lingerie photo is going viral". ca.style.yahoo.com. 2018-08-13. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  43. ^ "'Curvy Wife' Influencer Sarah Tripp Gets Real About Hitting 200 Lbs. During Pregnancy". Yahoo Life. 2019-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  44. ^ "CNN - Lawnmower-riding boy reaches Washington - September 26, 1997". www.cnn.com. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  45. ^ staff, CBSNews com staff CBSNews com (1999-08-17). "Mowing His Way Into History - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-07-08.

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