"Trippie Redd", born Michael Lamar White IV, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His 2017 debut mixtape "A Love Letter to You" charted on the Billboard 200. The mixtape's lead single, "Love Scars", was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
June 18, 1999: Birth of Michael Lamar White IV
On June 18, 1999, Michael Lamar White IV, who would later be known as Trippie Redd, was born.
2014: Death of Dirty Redd
Tragedy struck in 2014 when Trippie Redd's older brother, Dirty Redd, also a musician, died in a car accident.
April 13, 2017: "Poles 1469" Release
Trippie Redd released "Poles 1469," featuring 6ix9ine, on April 13, 2017.
May 26, 2017: Release of "A Love Letter to You" and "Love Scars"
On May 26, 2017, Trippie Redd released his debut mixtape, "A Love Letter to You," with "Love Scars" as its lead single. The song quickly gained traction, garnering millions of views on YouTube and SoundCloud.
July 2017: "Owee" Release
In July 2017, Trippie Redd released "Owee," which featured 6ix9ine.
October 6, 2017: Release of "A Love Letter to You 2" and "Angels & Demons"
On October 6, 2017, Trippie Redd released his second mixtape, "A Love Letter to You 2," which debuted at number 34 on the Billboard 200. Later that month, he released a collaborative EP, "Angels & Demons," with Lil Wop.
October 2017: "God's Plan" Preview
A preview of Drake's song "God's Plan" was shown on social media in October 2017 and originally featured Trippie Redd singing the hook and an additional verse.
November 11, 2017: Hotel Attack
Trippie Redd was attacked in a New York hotel on November 11, 2017, and claimed that members of 6ix9ine's team were involved. 6ix9ine later suggested he was involved.
December 6, 2017: Release of "Dark Knight Dummo"
Trippie Redd released "Dark Knight Dummo," featuring Travis Scott, on December 6, 2017. The song peaked at number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his first entry on the chart as a lead artist.
December 25, 2017: Release of "TR666"
On December 25, 2017, Trippie Redd released "TR666" on SoundCloud, featuring Swae Lee and production by Scott Storch. The track had been previewed on November 30.
2017: Release of "A Love Letter to You"
In 2017, Trippie Redd released his debut mixtape, "A Love Letter to You", under Elliot Grainge's 10K Projects. The mixtape marked his entry on the Billboard 200.
February 2018: Los Angeles Airport Assault & Social Media Feud
6ix9ine was assaulted in February 2018 outside a Los Angeles airport after arguing with Trippie Redd on Instagram. This event continued their feud which extended into March 2018.
March 2018: Social Media Feud
6ix9ine and Trippie Redd continued their feud from February 2018 by trading insults on social media throughout March 2018.
March 2018: Trippie Redd Announces Collaborations for Debut Album
In an interview with Billboard in March 2018, Trippie Redd revealed that his upcoming debut studio album would feature collaborations with Lil Wayne and Erykah Badu.
March 2018: $7 Million Net Worth & House Purchase
Trippie Redd stated that his net worth was $7 million and purchased his mother a $300,000 house in March 2018.
March 2018: XXXTentacion Feud & Reconciliation
XXXTentacion "banned" Trippie Redd from Florida in March 2018 and promised to assault him. They reconciled after XXXTentacion apologized during a performance later that month.
May 2018: "I Kill People" Release
In May 2018, Trippie Redd released "I Kill People," featuring Tadoe and Chief Keef, as a diss track towards 6ix9ine after 6ix9ine started a feud with Tadoe.
May 2018: Arrests
Trippie Redd was arrested twice in May 2018 in Georgia. The first arrest was for fighting with rapper FDM Grady, and the second was for allegedly assaulting a woman.
June 18, 2018: XXXTentacion's death & "Ghost Busters" Release
Following XXXTentacion's death on June 18, 2018, Trippie Redd dyed his hair in memory of him and released "Ghost Busters," a collaboration with Quavo, XXXTentacion, and Ski Mask the Slump God.
June 22, 2018: Release of "Me Likey" and "How You Feel"
On June 22, 2018, Trippie Redd released two singles, "Me Likey" and "How You Feel," in anticipation of his upcoming debut studio album.
July 2018: Trippie Redd Announces Title of Debut Album
Following the death of his close friend XXXTentacion in July 2018, Trippie Redd announced that his debut album would be titled "Life's a Trip".
August 6, 2018: Release of "Taking a Walk"
Trippie Redd released "Taking a Walk" on August 6, 2018, as a single from his debut studio album, "Life's a Trip".
August 10, 2018: Release of "Life's a Trip"
Trippie Redd's debut studio album, "Life's a Trip," was released on August 10, 2018. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, while the single "Taking a Walk" debuted at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2018: Release of "Life's a Trip" and "A Love Letter to You 2"
Trippie Redd had a busy year in 2018, releasing his debut studio album, "Life's a Trip", and the second installment of his mixtape series, "A Love Letter to You 2". Both projects performed well, with several singles hitting the Billboard Hot 100.
May 29, 2019: Release of "Under Enemy Arms"
Trippie Redd released "Under Enemy Arms" on May 29, 2019, as the lead single from his second studio album, "!".
August 9, 2019: Release of "!"
Trippie Redd's second studio album, "!," was released on August 9, 2019. The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200.
September 17, 2019: 6ix9ine Testimony
On September 17, 2019, 6ix9ine testified that Trippie Redd was involved with the Five Nine Brims gang.
2019: Release of "!" and "A Love Letter to You 4"
In 2019, Trippie Redd continued his musical journey with the release of his second studio album, "!", and the fourth installment of his mixtape series, "A Love Letter to You 4". "!" reached the top five of the Billboard 200, while "A Love Letter to You 4" achieved the top spot, marking his first chart-topping album.
January 31, 2020: Release of "Wake Up Call"
On January 31, 2020, KSI's single "Wake Up Call," featuring Trippie Redd, was released. The song served as the second single from KSI's debut studio album, "Dissimulation".
May 15, 2020: Release of "Excitement"
Trippie Redd released "Excitement" with PartyNextDoor on May 15, 2020, as the lead single for his third studio album, "Pegasus".
October 30, 2020: Release of "Pegasus"
Trippie Redd's third studio album, "Pegasus," was released on October 30, 2020. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
2020: Release of "Pegasus"
Trippie Redd released his third studio album, "Pegasus," in 2020. The album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200.
August 20, 2021: Release of "Trip at Knight"
On August 20, 2021, Trippie Redd released his fourth studio album, "Trip at Knight".
September 9, 2021: Shooting Incident on Trippie Redd's Tour Bus
On September 9, 2021, a shooting incident targeted Trippie Redd's tour bus, resulting in the driver being struck by gunfire.
2021: Release of "Trip at Knight"
In 2021, Trippie Redd released his fourth studio album, "Trip at Knight". The album reached number two on the Billboard 200.
2021: "Danny Phantom" Release & XXXTentacion Interview
Trippie Redd released "Danny Phantom," a reworked version of "Ghost Busters" with him and XXXTentacion, on his album "Trip at Knight" in 2021. That same year, he said in an interview that he still thought about XXXTentacion every day.
2022: Record Deal & Mansion Purchase
Trippie Redd signed a $30 million record deal with 10K Projects and purchased a $7.5 million Florida mansion in 2022.
January 20, 2023: Release of "Mansion Musik"
Trippie Redd's fifth studio album, "Mansion Musik", was released on January 20, 2023, peaking at number three on the Billboard 200.
March 2023: Trippie Redd Featured on "Dallas"
In March 2023, Trippie Redd was featured on the song "Dallas" by YouTuber Softwilly. The track was a collaboration involving artists "Chris King", "Josh A", YouTuber "Chills", and producer "AVGOTDRIP".
August 11, 2023: Release of "A Love Letter To You 5"
On August 11, 2023, Trippie Redd released his fifth commercial mixtape, "A Love Letter To You 5".
November 2023: Saint Michael V2 Release
In November 2023, Trippie Redd released "Saint Michael V2," an expanded version of his 7-track EP "Saint Michael" which was originally released earlier in late 2023.
2023: "Fuck Love" Certified Diamond
In 2023, Trippie Redd's collaboration with XXXTentacion on the song "Fuck Love" achieved Diamond certification by the RIAA, signifying sales of over 10 million units. This marked Trippie Redd's first song to achieve this milestone.
March 2024: Genre: Sadboy Announcement
Trippie Redd announced his collaborative extended play with MGK, "Genre: Sadboy," in March 2024.
March 29, 2024: Genre: Sadboy Release
On March 29, 2024, Trippie Redd and MGK released their collaborative extended play, "Genre: Sadboy," which was met with negative reviews.