Charles Trippy

Vlogger and bassist for We The Kings[13]

What is Charles Trippy known for?

Charles Paul Trippy III, born on September 2, 1984, in Bradenton, Florida, is a well-known internet personality, vlogger, and musician. He completed his early education at Lakewood Ranch High School in his hometown before pursuing communications at the University of South Florida. The course marked the starting point of his incredible journey in the digital realm.

Trippy started his vlogging journey on YouTube in 2008 with a channel dubbed CTFxC. Originally planned to run for just a year, his daily video blogs continue to this day and boast over 1.37 million subscribers and 815 million total views. His vlog series, Internet Killed Television, holds the Guinness World Record for being the Longest Running Video Blog Series.

Apart from being an internet sensation, Trippy also showcases his talent in music. He became part of the Bradenton-originated rock band We the Kings in 2011. With the band, his first album "Somewhere Somehow" was released in 2013 and reached 44th position on Billboard 200. Trippy started his music journey as a youngster touring with his father's band, the Gregg Allman Band, where his father played percussion. He also played for Funny Looking Kid, a post-hardcore band from 2001 until the band broke up in 2004.

Trippy's incredible feats were recognized in 2015 when he featured in Ripley's Believe It Or Not!. His YouTube channel has been covered by major international publications, including the BBC, ABC News, and Forbes, among others. His life, career, and the extraordinary journey of becoming a recognized internet personality while maintaining his passion for music make Charles Trippy a notable figure and a trendsetter.

Find more about Charles Trippy’s life and career here and his music band here.