{{Short description|American rapper (born 2001)}} {{Use American English|date=July 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}} {{infobox musical artist | name = Eem Triplin | image = | caption = | birth_name = Naeem Muhammad Triplin | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|2|13}} | birth_place = Johnstown, Pennsylvania
| education = Greater Johnstown High School | alias = | genre = Plugg | occupation = | years_active = 2018–present | label = RCA | past_member_of = | spouse = | partner = | website = {{URL|https://www.eemtriplin.com/}} | module = {{Infobox person|embed=yes | signature = Eem Triplin sig.svg }} }}
'''Naeem Muhammad Triplin''' (born February 13, 2001), also known as '''Eem Triplin''', is an American rapper and record producer. Originally a record producer for rappers such as $not, he went viral in 2022 for his song "Awkward Freestyle". After signing to RCA Records, he released his first studio album, ''Melody of a Memory'', in 2025. Eem is known for his unique, laid-back vocals and plugg style that has been compared to 454.
==Early life== Naeem Muhammad Triplin was born on February 13, 2001, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.<ref name="hill"/> He attended Greater Johnstown High School and played percussion for the school's band.<ref name="urban">{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Kelly |date=2022-12-22 |title=Johnstown native working toward making a name for himself in hip-hop world |url=https://www.tribdem.com/news/entertainment/johnstown-native-working-toward-making-a-name-for-himself-in-hip-hop-world/article_9fe790ec-7cad-11ed-a54d-c7bde7afce22.html |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=The Tribune-Democrat |language=en |archive-date=December 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222061545/https://www.tribdem.com/news/entertainment/johnstown-native-working-toward-making-a-name-for-himself-in-hip-hop-world/article_9fe790ec-7cad-11ed-a54d-c7bde7afce22.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
His sister, Tatiana Triplin, is a electronic musician who has worked under the name Nondi_.<ref>{{Cite web |title=planet mu · Nondi_ |url=https://planet.mu/artists/nondi_/ |access-date=2026-05-03 |website=planet.mu |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Career== Eem had been making music since 2018, mainly producing songs for the rapper $not and selling beats on YouTube and BeatStars.<ref name="hodor">{{Cite web |last=Hodor-Lee |first=Alex |date=2023-05-10 |title=FOREVER.CLASSIC: Eem Triplin’s effortless cool |url=https://www.thefader.com/2023/05/10/foreverclassic-eem-triplins-effortless-cool |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=The Fader |language=en}}</ref>
He began to rise in popularity following the virality of his 2022 single "Awkward Freestyle", which samples the 2013 song "Awkward" by Tyler, the Creator and was later acknowledged by him.<ref name="hill">{{Cite web |last=Hill |first=Shamus |date=2022-06-29 |title=Best New Artists |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/a/alex-gardner/best-new-artists-june-2022 |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Complex |language=en |archive-date=September 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926125321/https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/a/alex-gardner/best-new-artists-june-2022 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="seabrook">{{Cite web |last=Seabrook III |first=Robby |date=2022-12-27 |title=The Break Presents - Eem Triplin |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/eem-triplin-interview-the-break/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=XXL |language=en}}</ref><ref name="meara">{{Cite web |last=Meara |first=Paul |date=2023-07-12 |title=#OnTheVerge: Eem Triplin Sounds Like Himself Which Is Like No One Else |url=https://www.bet.com/article/2usv64/eem-triplin-ontheverge-interview-pennsylvania |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref> In 2022, he also performed at Rolling Loud New York; his performance only had 13 people in attendance, so the festival gave him a custom gold Xbox as a consolation gift.<ref name="lane">{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Vincent |date=2022-11-07 |title=Eem Triplin & $NOT Unite for "LET YOU KNOW" |url=https://thegarnettereport.com/art/music/eem-triplin-not-unite-for-let-you-know/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=The Garnette Report |language=en}}</ref><ref name="coleman">{{Cite web |last=Coleman II |first=C. Vernon |date=2022-11-30 |title=Rolling Loud Sends Rapper Eem Triplin a Custom Xbox After He Performed for 13 People at the Festival |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/rolling-loud-eem-triplin-xbox-performing-13-people/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=XXL |language=en |archive-date=April 22, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250422031849/https://www.xxlmag.com/rolling-loud-eem-triplin-xbox-performing-13-people/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2023, he served as a supporting act for Lucki's Flawless Like Me Tour.<ref name="audible">{{Cite web |date=2016-02-27 |title=Eem Triplin |url=https://audibletreats.com/eem-triplin/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Audible Treats |language=en |archive-date=April 23, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250423083746/https://audibletreats.com/eem-triplin/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In that year, he also released an EP on July 9, ''Still Pretty''.<ref name="darvilleep">{{Cite web |last=Darville |first=Jordan |date=2023-07-10 |title=Eem Triplin shares new EP Still Pretty |url=https://www.thefader.com/2023/07/10/eem-triplin-shares-new-ep-still-pretty |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=The Fader |language=en |archive-date=December 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211130037/https://www.thefader.com/2023/07/10/eem-triplin-shares-new-ep-still-pretty |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="aron">{{Cite web |last=A |first=Aron |date=2023-07-11 |title=Eem Triplin Claims Next-Up On New EP "STILL PRETTY" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/694552-eem-triplin-still-pretty-album-stream |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}</ref> Following its release, Eem announced a tour throughout North America.<ref name="tour">{{Cite web |date=2023-08-29 |title=Eem Triplin Announces First Ever Headline Tour "STILL PRETTY Tour," Commencing This Fall |url=https://audibletreats.com/eem-triplin_pr10/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Audible Treats |language=en |archive-date=February 15, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215093949/https://audibletreats.com/eem-triplin_pr10/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="andrews">{{Cite web |last=Andrews |first=Dylan |date=2023-03-01 |title=Eem Triplin Isn't Slowing Down |url=https://officemagazine.net/eem-triplin-isnt-slowing-down |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Office Magazine |language=en}}</ref>
In 2024, he released the lead single for his first studio album, ''Melody of a Memory'',<ref name="morton"/> and guest featured on the deluxe version of the album ''C,XOXO'' by Camila Cabello. ''Melody of a Memory'', his first release after signing with RCA Records, was released on February 17, 2025.<ref name="intox">{{Cite web |last=Horvath |first=Zachary |date=2025-01-17 |title=Eem Triplin Skates Over Intoxicating Production On "MISS ME?" Ahead Of New Album |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/877544-eem-triplin-miss-me-stream |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en |archive-date=January 30, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250130035532/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/877544-eem-triplin-miss-me-stream |url-status=live }}</ref> DJ Dahi was the album's executive producer.<ref name="paul">{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Bryson "Boom" |date=2025-02-13 |title=Eem Triplin Preps New Album With Buzzing Single "DUYA" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/885128-eem-triplin-duya-hip-hop-news |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en |archive-date=February 14, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250214142624/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/885128-eem-triplin-duya-hip-hop-news |url-status=live }}</ref>
On June 24, 2025, Eem Triplin was listed as one of the 12 artists on the annual ''XXL'' Freshman List.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cline |first=Georgette |date=2025-06-24 |title=2025 XXL Freshman Revealed |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/2025-xxl-freshman-revealed/ |access-date=2025-06-24 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}}</ref>
==Influences and artistry== Eem's music has been categorized as plugg<ref name="pierre">{{Cite web |last=Pierre |first=Alphonse |date=2022-11-10 |title=Listen to Eem Triplin’s “Let You Know” [ft. $not]: The Ones |url=https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/eem-triplin-let-you-know-new-song-listen/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US |archive-date=January 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122220841/https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/eem-triplin-let-you-know-new-song-listen/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and he has been compared to Florida rapper 454 in his style, with them both having a "hyperactive sound" and "hypnotic flows".<ref name="callender">{{Cite web |last=Callender |first=Brandon |date=2022-10-25 |title=The Rap Report: Eem Triplin’s vivid heartbreak, Sainté’s stress-free flirt game, and more |url=https://www.thefader.com/2022/10/25/the-rap-report-eem-triplins-vivid-heartbreak-saints-stress-free-flirt-game-and-more |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=The Fader |language=en |archive-date=February 18, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250218155328/https://www.thefader.com/2022/10/25/the-rap-report-eem-triplins-vivid-heartbreak-saints-stress-free-flirt-game-and-more |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="horvath">{{Cite web |last=Horvath |first=Zachary |date=2024-01-09 |title=Eem Triplin's Signature Moody Tone Shines Through On "Stephanie" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/751545-eem-triplin-stephanie-single |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en |archive-date=January 15, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250115035515/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/751545-eem-triplin-stephanie-single |url-status=live }}</ref> ''The Fader'' categorizes Eem as "a descendant of Duwap Kaine" with his "loose melodicism and unapologetic hedonism."<ref name="darville">{{Cite web |last=Darville |first=Jordan |date=2023-01-17 |title=Song You Need: Eem Triplin breaks the hinges off with “Walked In” |url=https://www.thefader.com/2023/01/17/song-you-need-eem-triplin-walked-in |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=The Fader |language=en |archive-date=March 27, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250327133753/https://www.thefader.com/2023/01/17/song-you-need-eem-triplin-walked-in |url-status=live }}</ref> He uses a unique voice in his music that sets him apart from others in the genre.<ref name="morton">{{Cite web |last=Morton |first=Devin |date=2024-08-06 |title=Eem Triplin Mourns A Broken Relationship And Broken Trust On "FIJI" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/831485-eem-triplin-cruza-fiji-stream |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en |archive-date=January 30, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250130035532/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/831485-eem-triplin-cruza-fiji-stream |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Discography== ===Studio albums=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Title ! scope="col" style="width:18em;"| Details |- ! scope="row"| ''Melody of a Memory'' | * Released: February 17, 2025 * Label: RCA * Formats: Digital download, LP |- |}
===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Title ! scope="col" style="width:18em;"| Details |- ! scope="row"| ''Nowh3r3'' | * Released: February 13, 2019 * Label: Topside The Lable * Formats: Digital download |- ! scope="row"| ''No More Tears'' | * Released: December 5, 2019 * Label: Topside The Lable * Formats: Digital download |- ! scope="row"| ''Still Pretty'' | * Released: July 9, 2023 * Label: Self-released * Formats: Digital download |- ! scope="row"| ''Coming Undone'' | * Released: October 24, 2025<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Aaron |date=2025-10-24 |title=Eem Triplin Follows Up His Breakout Debut With ’Coming Undone’ 3-Pack |url=https://uproxx.com/music/eem-triplin-coming-undone-three-pack/ |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=Uproxx |language=en-US}}</ref> * Label: RCA * Formats: Digital download |- |}
===Singles=== ====As lead artist==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" style="width:15em;"| Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |- ! scope="row" | "Cut Ties" | rowspan="1" | ''2018'' | rowspan="17" {{Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "Watch Ya Step (Freestyle)" | rowspan="1" | ''2019'' |- ! scope="row" | "Bounce Back" | rowspan="3" | ''2020'' |- ! scope="row" | "Bout It" |- ! scope="row" | "Bitch Mob" |- ! scope="row" | "New Jack City" | rowspan="12" | ''2022'' |- ! scope="row" | "Mr Clean" |- ! scope="row" | "Awkward Freestyle" |- ! scope="row" | "Louie V" |- ! scope="row" | "London Tipton" |- ! scope="row" | "If You Go" |- ! scope="row" | "Tribulations" |- ! scope="row" | "Around the World" |- ! scope="row" | "Heartbeat" |- ! scope="row" | "Chain Hang Low" |- ! scope="row" | "Just Friends ?" |- ! scope="row" | "Let You Know" <small>(with $not)</small> |- ! scope="row" | "Walked In" | rowspan="3" | ''2023'' | rowspan="2" | ''Still Pretty'' |- ! scope="row" | "Tell Me Im Right" |- ! scope="row" | "Yeah Yeah!" | rowspan="2" {{Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "stephanie" | rowspan="3" | ''2024'' |- ! scope="row" | "Fiji" (with Cruza) | rowspan="4" | ''Melody of a Memory'' |- ! scope="row" | "Crazy H*es" |- ! scope="row" | "Miss Me?" | rowspan="2" | ''2025'' |- ! scope="row" | "Duya" |- |}
====As featured artist==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ List of singles, showing year released, chart positions, and name of the album ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album |- ! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | US<br />R&B/HH<br /><ref>Peaks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart: * "Coconut": {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs/2026-04-25/|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of April 25, 2026|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 22, 2026}}</ref> ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| US R&B<br><ref name="US-R&B">Peak chart positions on the Hot R&B Songs chart: *"Coconut": {{cite magazine |title=Hot R&B Songs: Week of April 18, 2026 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-and-b-songs/2026-04-18/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=April 21, 2026}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "Coconut"<ref>{{cite web |title=Coconut - EP by Sailorr |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1KUXMZwtlVxgY8vnXNIHqJ |website=Spotify |access-date=April 6, 2026}}</ref><br>{{small|(Sailorr featuring Eem Triplin)}} | 2026 | 43 | 8 | ''From Florida's Finest Delu/xxx (For My Delusional Ex)'' |}
==Tours== ===Headlining=== *Still Pretty Tour (2023) *Melody of a Memory Tour (2025)
===Supporting=== *Flawless Like Me Tour <small>(Lucki)</small> (2023) *Get Busy or Die Tour <small>($not)</small> (2023) *Bryson Tiller East Coast Headline Shows <small>(Bryson Tiller)</small> (2024)
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *{{Official website|https://www.eemtriplin.com/}}
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