Matt Rife on How TikTok Stopped Him from Quitting Comedy | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Matt Rife talks about selling 600,000 tickets in two days for his ProbleMATTic World Tour, performing at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival and filming his Netflix stand-up special, Natural Selection, in Washington, D.C.


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Matt Rife on How TikTok Stopped Him from Quitting Comedy | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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[jackie]

He's living in gratitude, and I love when people's dreams come to fruition

[SuckerForASkittle]

He's so humble and well spoken in this interview. I love that he doesnt crack jokes all the time just bc he's a comedian.

[joyrowland]

He is rambling and so excited/nervous to be on the show with Jimmy LOL Hard work pays off!

[teh]

I'm so happy for him... from zero to hero...

[rupam]

I am kinda jealous of his looks man! He is too handsome.

[Rose-czlr]

You haven't seen nothin till you come Fairbanks Alaska 🥰

[giggitygobbler]

Good for you brother keep at it I've been listening to a lot of his 1 hour specials lately 😎😎👍

[alexisgonzalez]

This man is E V E R Y W H E R E and I'm absolutely happy for him 🎉

[georgee]

The way he welcomes and includes his disabled fans, fans that are deaf, or in wheelchairs is amazing to me. I fell in love with him the first time I saw him respond that way to his fans.

[daniellerichard]

What an utterly delightful guy. So smart and well spoken! I predict he will get a late night show himself one day!

[ChildBrunswik]

Couldn’t think of anyone else who deserves this more, major props. Really hope to see Troy bond and Jeff Arcuri on next!

[Lily-cxvo]

I freaking love Matt Rife! So funny sweet and humble!!

[plaidmustache]

Dude is gonna kill it in Hollywood. Not crazy. Well spoken and humble. a unicorn. you can tell he’s paid his dues and enjoys every minute. I hope he stays in the light for a while.

[Phantom-Signal]

This guy is amazing. He jumped off the stage to give me a Selfie with him, then, this man went over and gave a huge hug to another lady who was also in a wheelchair. Absolutely fantastic night. Matt, when you return to London Ontario Canada, I will be there. What an amazing and caring young man. Cheers.

[jasonbarrylambeth]

Having only seen him in shorts and on stage, I never would've thought he was such a genuine and honest person. LOVE to see it. Absolutely the kind of person that the entertainment industry needs. I hope it doesn't break him.

[ScarlettJ]

I've been a fan of his since Wild n Out, Matt is freakin hilarious

[unfiltered]

Its crazy seeing Matt get a glow up AND become this huge of a comedy celebrity after watching him on Wild&Out for YEARS. Damn! Congrats dude.

[JohnSadaka]

How can you not love this guy!! He’s a prime example of why you NEVER GIVE UP on your dream!!

[carlacorsini]

Whoever chose that clip needs to be fired.

[PoliticalRegality]

He is too honest and nice for these mainstream slimy interview shows. I hope people protect him.