Michael Lamar White IV (born June 18, 1999), known professionally as Trippie Redd, is an American rapper and singer. He is best known for his songs "Love Scars", "Poles1469" and "Dark Knight Dummo". The former two songs were both certified gold by the RIAA, and the latter peaked at number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as received platinum certification by the RIAA. Michael White was born on June 18, 1999, in Canton, Ohio. Michael's father was in prison at the time of his birth, and his mother was left to raise him as a single parent.