20 Facts About Trip Lee

William Lee Barefield III was born on December 17,1987, in Dallas, Texas.

Trip Lee slowly recognized that all of his life should be centered around Christ.

Trip Lee had an immense desire to learn and teach the Word of God, so he became a leader in his youth group where he preached his first sermon at age 17.

In 2004, Trip Lee met Lecrae at a concert; months later, after talking and building with each other, Lecrae began to disciple him.

Trip Lee attended Cairn University and Boyce College, the undergraduate school of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Trip Lee signed with Reach Records, and his debut album, If They Only Knew, was released a few days after his high school graduation.

Back with his third studio album, Between Two Worlds, Trip Lee offers a collection of reflections on life in a fallen world.

Trip Lee's hope is that his reflections not only resonate with listeners, but point to Jesus as the hero.

Trip Lee's Christ-centered hip-hop message has built a platform for him among churches and other Christian organizations, which has led to numerous opportunities to preach and teach at conferences and other events.

Trip Lee released two new singles "Brag on My Lord" and "King Like Mine", the latter featuring Alex Medina, on March 29,2011.

Trip Lee released his fourth full-length studio album, entitled The Good Life on April 9,2012.

On October 9,2012, Trip Lee announced he would be "stepping away" from music altogether.

Trip Lee later clarified that while he would continue to make music, he wouldn't be touring as much.

Trip Lee is currently training to be a pastor at his local church, while still engaging in public ministry.

On October 27,2014, Trip Lee released his fifth studio album, Rise.

Trip Lee was part of the Winter Jam Tour 2016 along with KB and Tedashii in the central and eastern parts of the United States.

Trip Lee says the album highlights the fact that, as a Christian, his life is much like sitting in a waiting room, looking for what God has ahead.

On October 27,2023, Trip Lee released his seventh studio album "The Epilogue".

Trip Lee stepped down from his position as pastor in 2021.

Trip Lee attributed the move to his battle with chronic fatigue syndrome.