Eric July

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Eric July
Born
Eric Dewayne July

(1990-04-17) April 17, 1990 (age 33)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Other namesYoung Rippa
Education
Occupations
Notable workIsom
Musical career
Member ofBackWordz
Formerly of Fire from the Gods

Eric Dewayne July (born April 17, 1990) is an American musician, YouTuber, comic book writer, and libertarian political commentator. He is the lead vocalist for the rap metal band BackWordz, and a contributor for the Blaze TV network. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Rippaverse Comics, as well as lead writer of their debut comic book series Isom. He was formerly the frontman of Fire from the Gods.

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Early life

Eric July was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in Oak Cliff. His parents separated when he was a young child, and he lost contact with his father. After getting involved in gang activity as a teen, he was sent to Arkansas to live with his grandmother. Later he moved back to Dallas, where he was shot in the knee at one point and kicked out of multiple high schools despite being a talented track athlete. A narrow escape from a drive-by shooting and the death of a close friend caused July to reconsider his lifestyle. [1] He attended the University of Memphis on a track and field scholarship. [2] Later, he went to Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, where he majored in communications. July says he changed his political views from far left to libertarian at this time when reading black economists such as Thomas Sowell and Walter Williams. He moved back to Dallas in March 2015. [1]

Music career

July first performed under the name YG Ripple in Corpus Christi, and became involved in the hardcore metal scene there and in San Antonio. He played keyboards early on, then switched to vocals in the band Fire from the Gods. He formed the band BackWordz, in which he also performs vocals, in late 2014. [2] [1] In 2016, the band signed to the record label Stay Sick Recordings, run by Chris Fronzak, vocalist for the metalcore band Attila. [2] BackWordz billed themselves as the libertarian Rage Against the Machine. [2]

Comic book career

In July 2022, Eric July debuted his new publishing company, Rippaverse Comics, with an online marketing campaign selling comic books and merchandise for the company's first project, Isom. [3] [4] The campaign exceeded its original $100,000 goal, raising $1.7 million by July 15, $2.5 million by July 18, and $3 million by July 22. [3] [5] [6] In May 2023, Rippaverse Comics announced upcoming installments to the universe, including Isom #2, [7] Alphacore by Chuck Dixon, [8] and Yaira by Jen and Sylvia Soska. [9]

Political activities

July campaigned for Barack Obama in 2008, but now describes himself as an anarcho-capitalist [2] who tries "to get people thinking more critically about things." He helped found a group called Minorities Seeking Solutions, which he says aims to connect with young black males in particular and help empower them. [1] He is a contributor for the Blaze TV network. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Gage, Jeff (September 15, 2015). "Libertarian Rapper and Metal Singer Eric July Has the Attention of Fox News". Dallas Observer . Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Humphries, Stephen (April 20, 2017). "Meet Eric July". Reason . Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 Johnston, Rich (July 18, 2022). "Eric D July Gets 30,000 Orders Worth $2.5 Million For 'Non-Woke' Comic". Bleeding Cool . Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Welcome to the Rippaverse". Rippaverse Comics. 3 March 2022.
  5. ↑ Taylor, Lorraine (July 15, 2022). "Newly launched non-woke comic book defies cancel culture, brings in over $1.7M in first four days". Fox News . Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Eric July On Pushing Back Against The Woke Comic Book Industry & Creating Rippaverse Comics". Brian Kilmeade Show. Fox News Radio. July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  7. ↑ Rodriguez, Andrew (May 3, 2023). "2023 Release Schedule". Rippaverse Comics. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  8. ↑ Rodriguez, Andrew (May 22, 2023). "Chuck Dixon Joins the Rippaverse® with Alphacore #1". Rippaverse Comics. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  9. ↑ Rodriguez, Andrew (May 30, 2023). "The Soska Sisters Join the Rippaverse® with Yaira #1". Rippaverse Comics. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
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