Trippie Redd has declared himself the creator of rage music while crediting the late XXXTentacion as the force behind rappers adopting all black clothing as a signature look. In a recent video clip circulating widely the Ohio born artist stated
“I’m the one that created rage twin, it’s me… RIP X, He was the inventor of the swag, Y’all would not be all black right now if it weren’t for X.”
The remarks arrived as he builds anticipation for his next project underscoring both his role in shaping a high energy subgenre and the lasting visual impact of his former peer.
The exact statement came in a vertical selfie style recording that features Trippie speaking directly to the camera with large on screen text promoting the album NDA set for release on August 14, 2026. Shared prominently through the No Jumper platform the clip captures him in a black bandana with face tattoos visible under even indoor lighting as he delivers the claims with animated emphasis and direct eye contact. He paired the invention claim with a clear tribute to XXXTentacion framing the all black aesthetic as a direct result of that artist’s influence rather than a broader cultural shift. The timing aligns with promotional efforts for the new album which follows earlier projects that helped define the sound.
Rage music itself centers on aggressive flows layered over heavy 808s and distorted synths a style that gained broader traction after Trippie’s 2021 collaboration “Miss the Rage” with Playboi Carti and the subsequent album Trip at Knight. These releases helped crystallize the approach that now influences a generation of artists seeking mosh ready intensity and emotional delivery. Trippie has previously positioned himself alongside XXXTentacion Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert as key figures who popularized the rage approach especially when responding in 2025 to assertions from other established artists. The latest comments extend that stance while using the video to generate conversation ahead of the August 14 release.
Trippie Redd born Michael Lamar White II on June 18, 1999 in Canton Ohio first broke through the SoundCloud era with emotionally charged projects that blended trap emo and rock elements. He rose with early work such as A Love Letter to You and later secured major label support including a reported substantial deal that enabled further releases and property purchases. XXXTentacion whose full name was Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy rose in the same mid 2010s wave before his death in 2018 and left a clear mark on both the raw delivery and the darker aesthetic many younger performers still reference. Debates over who truly originated specific styles remain common in hip hop where innovation often builds through overlapping influences rather than single inventors.
Public responses to the latest comments have mixed acknowledgment of Trippie’s contributions with pushback that points to earlier street fashion traditions and artists such as Kid Cudi whose “Mr. Rager” track predates the current wave. Some observers note that all black attire carried meaning in various communities long before mainstream rap videos amplified it yet few dispute the visual imprint XXXTentacion helped normalize during his brief career. The conversation also circles back to Trippie’s own evolution from early mixtapes through sustained output that has kept him relevant nearly a decade after his initial rise. Engagement on the primary shared post reached tens of thousands of views with replies reflecting both support for the X tribute and skepticism about sole credit for the genre.
In hip hop culture claims of invention often serve dual purposes asserting personal legacy and generating conversation that keeps an artist visible ahead of new music. Trippie’s remarks fit that pattern by tying his creative credit to a tribute for XXXTentacion while spotlighting the impending NDA release and inviting listeners to connect the dots between past influence and current output. Whether the broader audience ultimately accepts the precise origin story or views it as collaborative development the discussion itself highlights how the SoundCloud generation continues to define the sounds and looks that dominate streaming playlists and stage aesthetics today. The full impact of these statements will likely unfold alongside the album’s arrival and the reactions it draws from peers still active in the same space.
