[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.

[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.

[34][35] In 2019, Robbie Tripp released his debut single "Chubby Sexy" and its official music video featuring his wife and other plus-size models.

[39] "Chubby Sexy" caught the attention of internet culture reporters, making headlines and generating strong reactions online.

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.

[46][47] In 2022, Robbie Tripp's breakout single "Big Girl Banger" went viral on TikTok, starting a trend of curvy and plus-size women across the world dancing to the song.

[49] 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.

[61][62] In 1997, Ryan traveled 3,116 miles from Salt Lake City to Washington D.C. on a riding lawnmower, with his father driving behind in a truck, to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation while setting the world record.