Michael Lamar White IV[1] (born June 18, 1999), known professionally as Trippie Redd, is an American rapper and singer.

[8] The following year, he released his debut studio album Life's a Trip (2018) and the mixtape's sequel; their singles, "Dark Knight Dummo" (featuring Travis Scott), "Taking a Walk", and "Topanga" each entered the Billboard Hot 100.

[12] The latter's lead single, "Miss the Rage" (with Playboi Carti), peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting song.

He has also released the collaborative extended play (EP), Genre: Sadboy (2024), with fellow Ohio-based rapper MGK.

[14] His interest in music began when his mother played Ashanti, Beyoncé, Tupac, and Nas while Redd was growing up.

He later listened to artists such as T-Pain, Kiss, Nirvana, Gucci Mane, Fountains of Wayne, the Ataris, Green Day, the Offspring, Cute Is What We Aim For, Simple Plan, the Summer Set, Hit the Lights, Marilyn Manson and Lil Wayne.

[15] Following his high school graduation, Redd moved to Atlanta, where he met rapper Lil Wop[17] and was eventually offered a deal with a record label.

[24] Redd was the sole feature on XXXTentacion's album 17, the song "Fuck Love" which peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.

[30] On December 25, 2017, Redd released the song "TR666" on his SoundCloud account, which features Swae Lee and was produced by Scott Storch.

[33] In an interview with Billboard in March 2018, Redd said his debut studio album would feature collaborations with Lil Wayne and Erykah Badu.

He appeared on English YouTuber, media personality, and rapper KSI's single "Wake Up Call", which was released on January 31, 2020.

The first, "Miss the Rage" with Playboi Carti, debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the highest-charting single of Redd's career.

The second lead single was "Holy Smokes" featuring Lil Uzi Vert, which peaked at number 50 on the Hot 100.

[47] In March 2024, Trippie Redd announced a collaborative extended play with American musician MGK, titled Genre: Sadboy.

[49] It received very negative criticism,[50] due to KSI's recent controversy around his new product Lunchly, released along with Logan Paul and MrBeast.

[54] In February 2018, 6ix9ine was assaulted by several men outside of a Los Angeles airport[55] shortly after arguing with Redd on Instagram.

[58][59] 6ix9ine also accused Redd of having sexual relations with fellow rapper Danielle Bregoli, also known as Bhad Bhabie, who was a minor at the time.

[62] Florida rapper Jahseh Onfroy, known by his stage name XXXTentacion, who had prior issues with Drake,[63] began to associate with 6ix9ine, to Redd's chagrin.

[57] In March 2018, Onfroy "banned" Redd from Florida, promising to assault him if he attempted to enter the state.

[71] Redd was arrested in Cobb County, Georgia, following an assault on rapper FDM Grady in late May 2018.

[73] Redd was arrested on charges of affray (public fighting), criminal trespass and simple battery.

[74] A few weeks later in early June, Redd was again arrested in Georgia on an assault charge for allegedly pistol-whipping a woman.