History of Matt Rife in Timeline
Matt Rife is an American comedian and actor recognized for his stand-up comedy and performances. He gained prominence through self-produced comedy specials like 'Only Fans,' 'Matthew Steven Rife,' and 'Walking Red Flag.' He further expanded his reach with his 2023 Netflix specials 'Natural Selection' and 'Lucid.' Rife also had a recurring role on the sketch improv comedy and rap show 'Wild 'n Out,' contributing to his exposure and career trajectory in the entertainment industry.
September 10, 1995: Matthew Rife's Birth
On September 10, 1995, Matthew Steven Rife was born. He is an American comedian and actor.
2015: Cast Member on Wild 'n Out
In 2015, Matt Rife became a cast member on 'Wild 'n Out'.
2017: Host on TRL reboot and appearance on MTV's The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars
In 2017, Matt Rife hosted the short-lived reboot of 'TRL' and appeared on MTV's 'The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars'.
2018: Role in 'Black Pumpkin'
In 2018, Matt Rife played a role in the B-movie slasher film 'Black Pumpkin'.
2019: Appearance on 'Bring the Funny'
In 2019, Matt Rife was featured on the television series 'Bring the Funny', advancing to the Semi-final Showcase but being eliminated in week 8.
2021: Revealed clinical depression and anxiety disorder
In 2021, Matt Rife mentioned in his comedy special Only Fans that he had clinical depression and an anxiety disorder.
2021: Release of 'Only Fans' comedy special
In 2021, Matt Rife self-produced his comedy special 'Only Fans'.
2021: Self-produced comedy special 'Only Fans'
In 2021, Rife self-produced the comedy special 'Only Fans'.
December 2022: Signing with Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
In December 2022, Matt Rife signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
2022: Description by The New York Times
In 2022, The New York Times described Matt Rife as "just another struggling road comedian" before his rise in popularity on TikTok.
April 2023: Release of Self-Titled Special
In April 2023, Matt Rife released his self-titled special 'Matthew Steven Rife'.
June 2023: Release of 'Walking Red Flag' special
In June 2023, Matt Rife released his special 'Walking Red Flag', which focused on crowd-work.
November 15, 2023: Release of 'Natural Selection' on Netflix
On November 15, 2023, Matt Rife released his Netflix standup special 'Natural Selection', which received mixed reviews.
December 2023: Controversy Over Domestic Violence Joke and Online Message
In December 2023, Matt Rife faced controversy over a domestic violence joke in his special, followed by a controversial message to a six-year-old child regarding his mother's OnlyFans account.
2023: Comedy specials and Guest Roles
In 2023, Matt Rife self-produced comedy specials 'Matthew Steven Rife' and 'Walking Red Flag', and had guest roles on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'Fresh Off the Boat'.
2023: Release of multiple comedy specials
In 2023, Matthew Rife produced multiple comedy specials including 'Matthew Steven Rife', 'Walking Red Flag', 'Natural Selection' (Netflix) and 'Lucid' (Netflix).
June 2025: Featured on Forbes Top-Earning Creators List
In June 2025, Matt Rife was featured on Forbes Top-Earning Creators list, ranking 7th with estimated earnings of $50 million.
July 2025: Acquisition of The Warrens' Occult Museum
In late July 2025, Matt Rife and Elton Castee acquired Ed & Lorraine Warren's residential house with The Warrens' Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut. They will be legal guardians of the property's haunted artifacts for the next five years.
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