William lee barefield iii biography for kids

American rapper from Texas

Musical artist

William Lee Barefield III (born December 17, 1987), better known by his stage name Trip Lee, is an American Christian rapper and singer.

Signed to Reach Records, he has recorded both as a solo artist and as a founding member of the 116 Clique. Originally from Dallas, Texas,^[1] he served as a young adult pastor at Concord Church until 2021.^[2] His third album, Between Two Worlds (2010), was nominated for two Dove Awards and won the Stellar Award for Best Hip Hop Album in 2011.^[3]

Biography

Early life

William Lee Barefield III was born on December 17, 1987, in Dallas, Texas.^[4][5] As a young boy, Lee had dreams of being a professional athlete or a famous rapper, and he began to hone his lyrical skills at the age of 12.

"I rapped about random stuff… how hot I was, how many girls I could pull," Lee says.^[6] But upon giving his life to Christ, at age 14, his fo