Matt Rife began his comedy career as the youngest cast member on Wild ‘N Out. He gained widespread fame through TikTok, where he has over 18 million followers and more than 2 billion views globally.
He is particularly known for sharing his crowdwork from shows on social media, with many of his clips going viral, showcasing his quick wit and engaging performance style.
Matt Rife’s net worth is estimated at $25 million, primarily from his comedy shows. Last year, he performed an impressive 115 shows across three continents during his PROBLEMATTIC World Tour.
The demand for his performances was so high that it caused Ticketmaster’s servers to crash after selling 600,000 tickets in under 48 hours.
Despite his current success, Matt Rife had humble beginnings, earning only $1,000 while on Wild ‘N Out before leaving the show shortly after.
He found his footing on social media with the support of his fans, leading to the release of his first special, Only Fans, on YouTube, which was funded through crowdfunding.
His GoFundMe campaign raised nearly $30,000, highlighting the strong backing from his audience. He told Youshaei,
“I think $15,000 or $20,000 was what I was really praying for, and for some reason, people were so supportive. People really believed in me and wanted this product.”
Matt Rife’s comedy specials have achieved significant success on both YouTube and Netflix. His special Only Fans has garnered over 13 million views on YouTube, while his Netflix special Natural Selection attracted more than 10 million views within the first few weeks of its release, showcasing his growing popularity in the comedy scene.
Matt Rife disclosed that Dave Chappelle played a significant role in helping him save $700,000 during negotiations with his lawyer.
This guidance proved crucial as Rife navigated the complexities of deal-making in the entertainment industry.
“You can’t have an ego about this job,” he told Youshaei. “You can’t sit here and go ‘I know how this is supposed to be done.’ You don’t. I’m 28-years-old. He’s 50. Do I really think I know better than him at any aspect of this job?”
