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.
Naeem Muhammad Triplin was born on February 13, 2001, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.[1] He attended Greater Johnstown High School and played percussion for the school's band.[2]
Eem had been making music since 2018, mainly producing songs for the rapper $not and selling beats on YouTube and BeatStars.[3]
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.[1][4][5] 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.[6][7]
In 2023, he served as a supporting act for Lucki's Flawless Like Me Tour.[8] In that year, he also released an EP on July 9, Still Pretty.[9][10] Following its release, Eem announced a tour throughout North America.[11][12]
In 2024, he released the lead single for his first studio album, Melody of a Memory,[13] 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.[14] DJ Dahi was the album's executive producer.[15]
On June 24, 2025, Eem Triplin was listed as one of the 12 artists on the annual XXL Freshman List.
Eem's music has been categorized as plugg[16] and he has been compared to Florida rapper 454 in his style, with them both having a "hyperactive sound" and "hypnotic flows".[17][18] The Fader categorizes Eem as "a descendant of Duwap Kaine" with his "loose melodicism and unapologetic hedonism."[19] He uses a unique voice in his music that sets him apart from others in the genre.[13]
| Title | Details |
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| Melody of a Memory |
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| Title | Details |
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| Nowh3r3 |
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| No More Tears |
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| Still Pretty |
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| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Cut Ties" | 2018 | Non-album single |
| "Watch Ya Step (Freestyle)" | 2019 | |
| "Bounce Back" | 2020 | |
| "Bout It" | ||
| "Bitch Mob" | ||
| "New Jack City" | 2022 | |
| "Mr Clean" | ||
| "Awkward Freestyle" | ||
| "Louie V" | ||
| "London Tipton" | ||
| "If You Go" | ||
| "Tribulations" | ||
| "Around the World" | ||
| "Heartbeat" | ||
| "Chain Hang Low" | ||
| "Just Friends ?" | ||
| "Let You Know" (with $not) | ||
| "Walked In" | 2023 | Still Pretty |
| "Tell Me Im Right" | ||
| "Yeah Yeah!" | Non-album single | |
| "stephanie" | 2024 | |
| "Fiji" (with Cruza) | Melody of a Memory | |
| "Crazy H*es" | ||
| "Miss Me?" | 2025 | |
| "Duya" |
