Matt Rife, the comedian whose sexist jokes caused a furor at Indiana University students, has postponed two shows due to illness. Additionally, two performances had to be cancelled at Chicago Theater and Tennessee Ryman Auditorium.
Rife first gained fame through his viral TikTok crowd interaction bits, which often involved him giving women relationship advice in an informal, comedic tone. Following this success, Netflix offered Rife two special deals and also developed him for their workplace comedy series.
He is a stand-up comedian
Rife’s youthful presence does not detract from his maturity and confidence on stage; he blends observational humor with relatable experiences to engage audiences. His first special Only Fans was received favorably by comedy enthusiasts, setting the standard for his future work; self-produced hour special combines stories and improvisation with push comedic boundaries further than ever.
This special touches upon the difficulties associated with dating in Los Angeles and despite obvious sex jokes, Rife manages to take an honest and authentic approach to this subject matter. He attempts to avoid controversy by staying away from offensive language or topics – yet it raises questions as to whether humor can still exist when discussing such sensitive subjects.
He is an actor
Matt Rife hails from a small town in Ohio and began his comedy career by performing small shows for minimal pay, soon becoming successful enough to sell out venues globally.
His 2023 Netflix special, Natural Selection, caused much debate in culture regarding whether comedy should attack vulnerable groups of people without drawing backlash or getting cancelled outright. Still in the top 10, however, Natural Selection remains popular with viewers and ranks highly on popularity charts.
Rife had planned to perform several sold-out shows at Chicago Theatre and Nashville Ryman Auditorium this week; however, due to an unexpected medical emergency he had to postpone them and reschedule them for December – as well as announce a date for Nashville shows later.
Rife remains unfazed by any criticism for his comedy; he believes his ideas and expression are valid, regardless of their reception by others.
He has a YouTube channel
Rife’s fame on TikTok inspired him to launch a YouTube channel that offers content about positive topics such as strangers doing crazy acts for money or women empowerment. Additionally, Rife also hosts a podcast which explores comedy from multiple perspectives and backgrounds.
Natural Selection has not only been an impressive debut Netflix special for comedian Michael Cera but has also caused quite an uproar. One of his opening jokes in the special was about domestic violence and led to debate about whether comedy can truly be “fun” when it hurts vulnerable groups of people.
Rife’s show, ProbleMATTic, remains popular despite controversy and cancellation culture; during a 2021 interview he claimed critics don’t understand its context and intent. Rife remains popular and often features in profiles as being particularly hot-looking – his attractive features often making headlines themselves! Rife can also be booked for corporate events, personal appearances or keynote speeches if desired.
He has a website
Rife first gained international notoriety in 2022 after an online video clip featuring his crowd work – where Rife interacts with an audience through extended improv exchanges during his standup routine – went viral on TikTok and received over 40 million hits since then.
Matt has also made several popular TV appearances, including MTV’s Wild ‘N Out and Netflix comedy special “Natural Selection.” Most recently he announced his upcoming ProbleMATTic World Tour would visit Chicago Theatre from December 26-29th and Ryman Auditorium in Nashville Tennessee; however due to an unspecified medical emergency he has postponed these performances as per email sent out to ticket holders.
All American Speakers Bureau is a full-service talent booking agency representing Matt Rife for speaking engagements and personal appearances. Contact us to inquire about his availability and pricing; his quick wit has charmed many audiences.