Trippie Redd

**Michael Lamar White II** (born June 18, 1999), known by his professional name **Trippie Redd**, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter.

Following his high school graduation, Trippie Redd moved to Atlanta, where he met rapper Lil Wop. He was eventually offered a record deal with a professional recording studio.

Trippie Redd is best known for his songs "Love Scars", "Poles1469" (featuring 6ix9ine) and "Dark Knight Dummo" (featuring Travis Scott). The first two songs were both certified gold by the RIAA, and the latter went to number 72 on the _Billboard_ Hot 100 as well as receiving platinum certification by the RIAA.

In July 2018, Trippie Redd announced his first album would be called _Life's a Trip_. The album was released on August 10, 2018. It entered at number four on the_Billboard_ 200 chart, selling 72,000 album-equivalent units.

Trippie Redd earned his highest project on the _Billboard 200_ chart in November 2018 with the mixtape _A Love Letter to You 3_ which entered at number three.

## Career

Rapper Lil Wop helped White get started with a professional recording studio. They began working with Kodie Shane. They recorded three projects, _Awakening My Inner Beast_, _Beast Mode_ and _Rock the World Trippie_. White eventually signed to the label Strainge Entertainment (now known as Elliot Grainge Entertainment) and relocated to Los Angeles.

In May 2017, White released his first mixtape, _A Love Letter to You_. The lead single "Love Scars" received more than 8 million views on YouTube within several months. It also received more than 13 million on SoundCloud. White was included on XXXTentacion's album _17_ on the song "Fuck Love". went to number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In October 2017, White released his second mixtape, _A Love Letter to You 2_. The album entered at number 34 on the _Billboard_ 200. Later that month, White released a collaboration EP with Lil Wop, titled _Angels & Demons_.

On December 5, 2017, White released the song "Dark Knight Dummo" featuring Travis Scott. The song went to number 72 on the _Billboard_ Hot 100, making it White's first entry on the chart as a lead artist.

On December 25, 2017, White released the song "TR666" on his SoundCloud account, featuring Swae Lee. The song was produced by Scott Storch. The song was previewed on November 30.

In January 2018, White released "18" with Baauer, Kris Wu, Joji and Rich Brian.

In July 2018, White announced his first album would be titled _Life's a Trip_ with 26 songs. He later trimmed it to 16. White released the singles "Me Likey" and "How You Feel" on June 22, 2018 and "Taking a Walk" on August 7, 2018. _Life's a Trip_ was released August 10, 2018. It entered at number four on the _Billboard_ 200, with its single "Taking a Walk" entering at number 49 on the _Billboard_ Hot 100.

## Personal life

White was briefly in a relationship with rapper Coi Leray.

White bought a house worth $300,000 for his mother out of his net worth. Worth around $7 million in March 2017.

## Legal issues

White was arrested in May 2018 as a result of a physical attack on rapper FDM Grady in Atlanta.

## Discography

- _Awakening My InnerBeast_ (2016)
- _Beast Mode ++++_ (with Pi'erre Bourne) (2016)
- _Rock the World, Trippie_ (2016)
- _White Room Project_ (2017)
- _A Love Letter To You_ (2017)
- _A Love Letter To You'll Never Get_ (2017)
- _A Love Letter To You 2_ (2017)
- _Angels & Demons_ (featuring Lil Wop) (2017)
- _TR666+!$ 1400/800_ (2018)
- _LIFE'S A TRIP_ (2018)
- _A Love Letter To You 3_ (2018)
- _Old Self_ (2019)
- _Trap Symphony_ (2019)
- _!_ (2019)
- _A Love Letter To You 4_ (2019)
- _Spooky Sounds_ (2020)
- _Pegasus_ (2020)
- _NEON SHARK vs. Pegasus (Deluxe: Presented by Travis Barker)_ (with Travis Barker) (2021)
- _Trip At Knight_ (2021)
- _Hate Is Dead_ (2021)
- _First Draft_ (2022)
- _Mansion Muzik_ (2023)
- A Love Letter To You 5 (2023)

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## Infobox (musical artist)

- **name**: Trippie Redd
- **image**: Trippie Redd, Clout Festival 2024 06.jpg
- **caption**: Trippie Redd in 2024
- **birth name**: Michael Lamar White IV
- **discography**: Trippie Redd discography
- **birth place**: Canton, Ohio, U.S.
- **years active**: 2014–present