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Trippie Redd (born June 18, 1999) is an American rapper and singer from Canton, Ohio. He is best known for his song "Love Scars/You hurt me" and his collaborations with Florida rapper, XXXTentacion.

Early Life
Trippie Redd was born on June 18, 1999 in Canton, Ohio. Trippie's father was in prison when Redd was born and his mother was left to raise him as a single parent. Trippie grew up in Canton though he moved to Columbus, Ohio several times. Trippie's interest in music began when his mother played Ashanti, Beyoncé, Tupac and Nas when Trippie was growing up and it led to him later listening to artists such as T-Pain, KISS, Gucci Mane, Marilyn Manson and Lil Wayne. Trippie began rapping after being inspired by his older brother, another rapper who went by the name Dirty Redd. His brother later died in a car crash. The death made Trippie begin taking his music career seriously and he began recording music, releasing “Sub-Zero” and “New Ferrari” in 2014, soon deleting those songs.

Trippie attended high school in his native hometown of Canton, Ohio where, despite the dangerous environment he was raised in, he achieved a 4.0 GPA. Trippie described himself during high school as a "loner" who was "always popular". Trippie was also an affiliate of the Bloods street gang.

Following his graduation, Trippie moved to Atlanta, Georgia meeting rapper Lil Wop and eventually being offered a deal with a record label.

Career
Trippie released his first songs Sub-Zero and New Ferrari in 2014 following his brothers death, though he later removed them. After moving from Canton, Ohio to Atlanta, Georgia, Trippie met Lil Wop, who helped him get started with a professional recording studio. Working with Lil Wop and Kodie Shane, Trippie recorded three projects, Awakening My Inner Beast, Beast Mode and Rock the World Trippie. Trippie eventually signed to the label Strainge Entertainment and relocated to Los Angeles.

In May 2017, Trippie released "A Love Letter To You", his debut mixtape. The lead single from the mixtape, "Love Scars/You Hurt Me" has more than 8 million views on Youtube and more than 13 million on soundcloud. Trippie was included on XXXTentacion's "17" album on top 40 single, "Fuck Love".

Guest appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name