Robbie Tripp Explained

Robbie Tripp
Origin:Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Years Active:2017–present
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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] [8] 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.[9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Early life

Tripp was born in Utah and spent his formative and teenage years playing competitive basketball.[14] 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.[15]

In high school, Tripp finished his prep career as one of the top leading scorers in the state of Utah. In the 2008-2009 season, Tripp ranked #3 among statewide leaders in points per game, behind future BYU all-time leading scorer Tyler Haws and future NBA first round draft pick CJ Wilcox.[16] Robbie was recruited to continue his basketball career at the junior college (JUCO) level, playing shooting guard for Hartnell College where he competed in the Coast Conference of the CCCAA (California's community college athletics system most notably featured in Netflix's sports documentary series Last Chance U: Basketball.)

Career

In 2014, Tripp and his wife Sarah were married and later moved to San Francisco to pursue careers as content creators and influencers.[17] [18] He spent his early career as a writer and public speaker, most notably contributing to Entrepreneur and The Huffington Post.[19] [20] He is the author of Create Rebellion (2015).[21] Tripp gave a TEDx talk about the Millennial generation at the inaugural TEDxSalinas event.[22] [23]

Robbie Tripp's Instagram tribute to his wife received international attention in 2017, garnering polarizing reactions and wide-ranging conversations online on the topic of body positivity.[24] [25] [26] [27] The viral post received significant media coverage worldwide as it became a trending topic across social media platforms, eventually becoming known as the "I love my curvy wife" post that pioneered the "wife guy" phenomenon online.[28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33]

In 2023, Tripp formed his own media and production company, Desert Money Media, Inc., through which he creates and distributes his music and content as an independent artist.[34]

Music career

In 2019, Robbie Tripp released his debut single "Chubby Sexy" and its official music video featuring his wife and other plus-size models.[35] [36] The video was featured as a "Moment of the Year" by GQ Magazine in its annual "Men of the Year" issue.[37] Tripp was profiled by Vox leading up to the release of the song and music video.[38] "Chubby Sexy" caught the attention of internet culture reporters, making headlines and generating strong reactions online.[39] [40] [41]

In 2020, Tripp released his second single "Luka Doncic", an nod to the eponymous NBA-All Star and Slovenian basketball player. The song's official music video received media coverage overseas and eventually caught the attention of Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban who requested it be played pre-game at American Airlines Center.[42] Later that summer, Tripp released a third single, "White T-Shirt" produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Jahlil Beats, with an official music video shot in his hometown of Las Vegas.[43]

In 2021, Tripp released his collaboration with RiFF RAFF for their single and music video "Flamingo Freestyle". 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.[44] The song was named "Song of the Year" by the Phoenix New Times.[45] [46]

In 2022, Robbie 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.[47] 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.[48]

In 2023, Tripp released the official music video for his single "Basic Bro" on his YouTube channel, starring Sports Illustrated Swimsuit curve model Ella Halikas. Tripp also collaborated with BlocBoy JB to shoot the music video for his single “They Said” in Las Vegas. Tripp later released a collaboration with rapper Lil Seeto for single and music video "Money Honey".[49]

In the summer of 2023, Tripp released his single "I Wanna Have Fun...", produced by 3-time Grammy Award-winning producer, Andrew Dawson.[50] [51]

In October 2023, Robbie Tripp was included in a "Top 5 Artists of 2023" list published by Billboard.[52]

Personal life

Tripp lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife, Sarah Tripp, a fashion blogger and influencer.[53] [54] [55] They have three children together.[56]

Tripp's older brother, Ryan Tripp, was the Guinness World Record holder from 1998-2000 for the world's longest ride on a lawnmower.[57] [58] In 1997, Ryan traveled 3,116 miles from Salt Lake City to Washington D.C. on a riding lawnmower to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation while setting the world record.[59] [60]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-05-26 . How Rapper Robbie Tripp Went From Body Positive Influencer to Rising Hip-Hop Star . 2023-06-28 . E! Online.
  2. Web site: Grant . Shawn . 2023-05-25 . Rapper Robbie Tripp Pivots Basketball Dreams Into Music Success . 2023-06-28 . The Source . en-US.
  3. Web site: How Viral Rapper Robbie Tripp Became "the Wholesome Post Malone of Body Positivity" . 2023-06-28 . flaunt.com.
  4. News: 2017-08-05 . Husband's tribute to his 'curvy' wife sparks backlash . en-GB . BBC News . 2023-06-28.
  5. News: Analysis - How a man's viral Instagram ode to his 'curvy' wife went from 'required reading' to mocking meme . .
  6. Web site: Kircher . Madison Malone . 2019-05-13 . My Afternoon With 'Curvy Wife Guy' . 2023-06-28 . Intelligencer . en-us.
  7. Tolentino . Jia . 2019-06-05 . Please, My Wife, She's Very Online . 2024-06-13 . The New Yorker . en-US . 0028-792X.
  8. News: 2021-12-23 . Man’s post about his ‘curvy wife’ divides social media; NRA ad targets The New York Times . 2024-07-10 . Washington Post . en-US . 0190-8286.
  9. News: Hess . Amanda . 2019-06-05 . The Age of the Internet 'Wife Guy' . 2024-06-13 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  10. News: Cherelus . Gina . 2024-05-31 . Whirlwind Romances Are Not Reserved for Thin Women . 2024-06-13 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  11. News: Weiner . Jennifer . 2017-08-11 . Opinion Skinny Women Who Eat Cheeseburgers in Magazines . 2024-06-13 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  12. News: Harel . Monica Corcoran . 2017-09-30 . 'Faux' Male Feminists Draw Ire in Hollywood . 2024-06-13 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  13. Web site: Brown . Dalvin . Rise of the 'Wife Guy': Men who post about their partners at the center of a viral trend . 2024-07-10 . USA TODAY . en-US.
  14. Web site: Miller . Ryan . Former Parowan basketball star, Robbie Tripp, making a name as an author . 2024-07-08 . The Spectrum . en-US.
  15. Web site: 2011-06-30 . Robbie Tripp went one-on-one against NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal... . 2024-07-08 . Getty Images . en-us.
  16. Web site: Boys Basketball Leaders - Utah High School Sports . 2024-08-20 . Deseret News.
  17. Web site: Westwood . Ryan . Tips For Entrepreneurs Who Want To Turn A Social Media Account Into A Social Media Business . 2024-07-08 . Forbes . en.
  18. Web site: Cava . Marco della . San Francisco is losing residents because it's too expensive for nearly everyone . 2024-07-08 . USA TODAY . en-US.
  19. Web site: Tripp . Robbie . Robbie Tripp - Author Biography . 2024-07-08 . Entrepreneur . en.
  20. Web site: Robbie Tripp HuffPost . 2024-07-08 . www.huffpost.com . en.
  21. Web site: Aggeler . Madeleine . 2018-10-01 . 'Curvy Wife Guy' May Sue Babe.net for Comparing His Book to Unabomber Manifesto . 2024-07-08 . The Cut . en.
  22. Why Millennial Narcissists Are Changing The World Robbie Tripp TEDxSalinas . 2017-05-11 . TEDx Talks . 2024-07-08 . YouTube.
  23. Web site: 2016-11-17 . Author Robbie Tripp: A New Breed of Activist SCENES . 2024-07-08 . en-US.
  24. Web site: 2017-08-02 . Husband pens body-positive note to 'curvy' wife — and everyone's swooning . 2024-07-08 . TODAY.com . en.
  25. News: 2021-12-23 . Man’s post about his ‘curvy wife’ divides social media; NRA ad targets The New York Times . 2024-07-10 . Washington Post . en-US . 0190-8286.
  26. Web site: 2017-08-04 . The Story Behind The Viral Post: 'Beauty Comes In Many Different Shapes And Sizes' . 2024-07-08 . Women's Health . en-US.
  27. News: Tripp . Robbie . 2018-01-11 . Curvy women and angry trolls: my life in the eye of a social media hate storm . 2024-08-15 . The Telegraph . en-GB . 0307-1235.
  28. Web site: Man Who Wrote About His 'Curvy' Wife Responds to Criticism: 'You're Hating on a Guy Loving His Wife' . 2024-07-08 . Peoplemag . en.
  29. Web site: 2017-08-06 . BBC World Service - The Newsroom, "Curvy" controversy . 2024-07-08 . BBC . en-GB.
  30. Web site: News . A. B. C. . Husband's post about wife's curvy body incites backlash . 2024-07-08 . ABC News . en.
  31. Husband trolled for praising his ‘curvy’ wife CNN . 2017-08-07 . en . 2024-07-10 . www.cnn.com.
  32. News: Ohlheiser . Abby . 2021-10-26 . Analysis How a man’s viral Instagram ode to his ‘curvy’ wife went from ‘required reading’ to mocking meme . 2024-07-10 . Washington Post . en-US . 0190-8286.
  33. Web site: Kircher . Madison Malone . 2017-08-04 . Twitter Is Rolling Its Eyes Over News Posts About This Guy’s ‘Curvy’ Wife . 2024-07-10 . Intelligencer . en.
  34. Web site: 2024-02-27 . Meet Robbie Tripp . 2024-07-09 . Bold Journey Magazine . en-US.
  35. Web site: 2019-05-24 . Curvy Wife Guy Calls His Wife "Bonita Gordita" In His Bad Rap Video . 2024-07-09 . Nylon . en.
  36. Web site: 2019-03-21 . Curvy Wife Guy Is Casting A "Body Positive Curvy Girl Hip-Hop" Music Video . 2024-07-10 . Nylon . en.
  37. Web site: 2019-12-18 . The Good, Bad, and WTF Moments That Defined 2019 . 2023-06-28 . GQ . en-US.
  38. Web site: Jennings . Rebecca . 2019-05-24 . Two days with Curvy Wife Guy, the most controversial man in body positivity . 2023-06-28 . Vox . en.
  39. Web site: Goodykoontz . Bill . Robbie Tripp, Curvy Wife Guy, has moved to Arizona: Is he a hero or a villain? . 2024-07-08 . The Arizona Republic . en-US.
  40. Web site: Robbie Tripp Wants To Empower Women With New Song 'Chubby Sexy' My 99.9 . 2024-07-08 . Johnjay And Rich . en.
  41. Web site: 2019-05-24 . 18 Questions We Had About Robbie Tripp's "Chubby Sexy" Song . 2024-07-08 . ELLE . en-US.
  42. Web site: Stories . Local . 2023-05-24 . Check Out Robbie Tripp’s Story - Voyage Utah Magazine . 2024-07-09 . voyageutah.com . en-US.
  43. Web site: Jaxsta . 2024-07-09 . jaxsta.com.
  44. Web site: Phoenix Suns Playoff Anthem 'Suns In 4' Named Song Of The Year . 2023-07-09 . iHeart . en.
  45. Web site: Writers . Phoenix New Times . Best of Phoenix 2021: Things That Happened in the Local Music Scene . 2023-07-09 . Phoenix New Times . en.
  46. Web site: Best Song - 'Suns in 4' . 2024-07-10 . Phoenix New Times . en.
  47. Web site: Presswire . EIN . 2022-06-02 . Rapper Robbie Tripp Releases Highly-Anticipated TikTok Viral Single “Big Girl Banger” . 2024-07-09 . EIN Presswire . en-US.
  48. Web site: Lee . Brxton . 2023-08-10 . Robbie Tripp on Collaborating with Kanye West's Producer Andrew Dawson . 2023-08-16 . AllHipHop . en-US.
  49. Web site: Independent Music and Arts Insider (IMAAI) . 2023-05-24 . Viral Rappers Robbie Tripp & Lil Seeto Make Waves In New Music Video . 2024-06-24 . en-US.
  50. Web site: Lee . Brxton . 2023-08-10 . Robbie Tripp on Collaborating with Kanye West's Producer Andrew Dawson . 2023-08-16 . AllHipHop . en-US.
  51. Web site: Rapper Robbie Tripp Scores Big Collaboration With Kanye West's Producer/Engineer Andrew Dawson . 2024-06-24 . Top40-Charts.com . en.
  52. Mendez . Carlos . 2023-10-13 . The HighKey Ent. List: Top 5 Artists of 2023 . 2023-11-21 . Billboard . en-US.
  53. Web site: Cowles . Charlotte . 2018-03-16 . Do I Have What It Takes to Make Money on Instagram? . 2024-07-08 . The Cut . en.
  54. Web site: London . Bianca . 2019-02-19 . This body shaming post is going viral for a very important reason . 2024-07-08 . Glamour UK . en-GB.
  55. Web site: 2018-08-13 . 'This is the real me': Why one blogger's lingerie photo is going viral . 2024-07-08 . ca.style.yahoo.com . en-CA.
  56. Web site: 2019-07-11 . 'Curvy Wife' Influencer Sarah Tripp Gets Real About Hitting 200 Lbs. During Pregnancy . 2024-07-08 . Yahoo Life . en-US.
  57. Web site: CNN - Lawnmower-riding boy reaches Washington - September 26, 1997 . 2024-07-08 . www.cnn.com.
  58. Web site: CNN - Ryan excellent lawnmower adventure - September 12, 1997 . 2024-07-09 . www.cnn.com.
  59. Web site: staff . CBSNews com staff CBSNews com . 1999-08-17 . Mowing His Way Into History - CBS News . 2024-07-08 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
  60. Web site: 2024-01-20 . Young Utahn's trek mows down lawn-mower record . 2024-07-09 . Deseret News . en.

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