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Jake Paul, Bhad Bhabie… Robbie Tripp: How “Curvy Wife Guy” Turned Viral Fame into Rap Success

his year, perhaps to the shock and surprise of naysayers, one online figure seems to be emerging as the next artist to meet this creative criteria: Viral rapper and internet personality Robbie Tripp. As many may recall, Tripp made an indelible mark in internet culture in 2017 when his heartfelt tribute to his “curvy wife” made international headlines and sparked a trending debate on social media on the topic of body positivity. After being featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker for pioneering the “wife guy” movement in internet culture, Tripp’s platform skyrocketed, gaining millions of followers across social media for his unique platform.