Matt Rife: From 'Wild 'N Out' to Netflix history-maker

Matt Rife's journey from a small-town Ohio comedian to a record-breaking Netflix star is a testament to his drive.

Matt Rife, the comedian who sold out 600,000 tickets in 48 hours and broke records at The Hollywood Bowl, is about to make Netflix history with "Lucid," the platform's first-ever crowd work comedy special. Rife's "overnight success" is a decade in the making, starting with his early days on 'Wild 'N Out' and leading to self-funded YouTube specials that garnered millions of views.

His relentless drive led him to embark on the massively successful ProbleMATTic Tour, crashing Ticketmaster's servers in the process. Rife's first Netflix special, "Natural Selection," further cemented his popularity, despite some controversy. Now, he's pushing boundaries with "Lucid," a special entirely based on improv and crowd interaction.

Rife's passion for film and television hints at a future beyond stand-up comedy, but for now, he's living his dream and inspiring millions with his unique brand of humor and unwavering determination.