History of Matt Rife in Timeline
Matt Rife is an American comedian and actor recognized for his stand-up specials, including 'Only Fans,' 'Matthew Steven Rife,' 'Walking Red Flag,' 'Natural Selection,' 'Lucid' and 'Unwrapped'. He gained earlier exposure through his recurring role on the sketch comedy and rap show 'Wild 'n Out'.
September 10, 1995: Matthew Steven Rife Born
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 began working as a cast member on Wild 'n Out.
2017: Host on TRL Reboot and Appearance on The Challenge
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, where he advanced to the Semi-final Showcase but was eliminated in week 8. He also featured on the Netflix special Natural Selection.
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.
2021: Discussion of Mental Health Diagnoses
In his 2021 special Only Fans, Matt Rife discussed his clinical depression and anxiety disorder diagnoses.
December 2022: Signed with Creative Artists Agency
In December 2022, Rife signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
2022: The New York Times Article
In 2022, The New York Times described Matt Rife as "just another struggling road comedian" who then became more popular from TikTok over the following year.
April 2023: Released Self-Titled Special
In April 2023, Matt Rife released a self-titled special 'Matthew Steven Rife' on Valentine's Day.
June 2023: Released 'Walking Red Flag' Special
In June 2023, Matt Rife released another special titled 'Walking Red Flag', focusing on crowd-work.
November 15, 2023: Release of 'Natural Selection' Netflix Special
On November 15, 2023, Matt Rife released his Netflix standup special 'Natural Selection'.
December 2023: Controversy and Apology Note
In December 2023, Matt Rife's special attracted controversy due to a domestic violence joke, and he linked a fake apology note to a website that offered safety helmets. Further controversy arose after posting a message to a six-year-old regarding his mother's OnlyFans earnings.
2023: Release of Comedy Specials
In 2023, Matt Rife released the comedy specials 'Matthew Steven Rife' and 'Walking Red Flag', and his Netflix specials 'Natural Selection' and 'Lucid'. He also released his Christmas special 'Unwrapped'.
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 Warrens' Occult Museum
In late July 2025, Matt Rife and Elton Castee acquired Ed and Lorraine Warren's former home with The Warrens' Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut, becoming legal guardians of the haunted artifacts for five years and planning to host tours and overnight stays.
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