Naeem 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

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, 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

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Early life

Naeem Triplin was born on February 13, 2001, in

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. He attended Greater Johnstown High School and played percussion for the school's band.

Career

Eem had been making music since 2018, mainly producing songs for the rapper $not and selling beats on

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and BeatStars. He began to rise in popularity following the virality of his 2022 single "Awkward Freestyle", which samples the 2013 song "Awkward" by

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and was later acknowledged by him. In 2022, he also performed at

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New York; his performance only had 13 people in attendance, so the festival gave him a custom gold

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as a consolation gift. In 2023, he served as a supporting act for Lucki's Flawless Like Me Tour. In that year, he also released an EP on July 9, ''Still Pretty''. Following its release, Eem announced a tour throughout North America. In 2024, he released the lead single for his first studio album, ''Melody of a Memory'', and guest featured on the deluxe version of the album ''

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. ''Melody of a Memory'', his first release after signing with

, was released on February 17, 2025.

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was the album's executive producer. On June 24, 2025, Eem Triplin was listed as one of the 12 artists on the annual ''XXL'' Freshman List.

Influences and artistry

Eem's music has been categorized as plugg and he has been compared to Florida rapper

in his style, with them both having a "hyperactive sound" and "hypnotic flows". ''

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'' categorizes Eem as "a descendant of Duwap Kaine" with his "loose melodicism and unapologetic hedonism." He uses a unique voice in his music that sets him apart from others in the genre.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Tours

Headlining

*Still Pretty Tour (2023) *Melody of a Memory Tour (2025)

Supporting

*Flawless Like Me Tour ( Lucki) (2023) *Get Busy or Die Tour ( $not) (2023)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Triplin, Eem 2001 births Living people 21st-century American male rappers 21st-century American male musicians Musicians from Pennsylvania Rappers from Pennsylvania Plugg musicians