Trey Kennedy

Thomas “Trey” Kennedy III was born on November 17, 1992, in Edmond, Oklahoma. He described his younger self as a “shy kid” who initially never envisioned a career in entertainment. During his childhood, Kennedy played basketball. He attended Oklahoma State University, where he initially gained recognition by creating short comedic videos on the video-sharing platform, Vine, alongside his friends. After Vine ceased operations, Kennedy transitioned his content creation to other major social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. He later earned an MBA from Oklahoma State University, where he was actively involved with the Masters of Business Administration Association.

Kennedy’s career progression began in 2011, at the age of 19, when he started singing pop and R&B music. Despite not having a musical background, encouragement from college friends led him to pursue music, eventually releasing an EP titled “Take Me to the River” in 2016 and several singles. A significant turning point in his comedy career came in 2017 when he began frequently collaborating with comedian John Crist, leading to several viral videos, including observations about bachelorette parties in Nashville. He also joined Crist on various tour dates in 2018. Kennedy further expanded his reach by collaborating with other internet personalities such as King Bach. In 2019, he launched his podcast, “Correct Opinions with Trey Kennedy,” which consistently ranks in the top 100 for comedy podcasts in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Great Britain. His stand-up comedy appearances commenced around this time, including a performance in Madison, Wisconsin, in November 2019.

His social media presence grew significantly with viral videos like his January 2019 “Moms” video, which amassed over 4.8 million views on Facebook. Another series of videos mocking middle school students garnered over 14 million views, leading to the creation of his 2020 TV series, “Middle School Maddox,” which humorously explores middle school angst. As of August 2022, Kennedy maintained a substantial online following with 3.5 million followers on TikTok, 240.7 million total views on YouTube, and over 4.7 million Facebook followers. His planned “Are You For Real?” tour in 2020 was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to his digital content, Kennedy has authored books, including “Dads Be Like: ‘Tis the Season to be Swaggy” and “Girls Be Like.” He is married to Katie Byrum, with whom he has a son, born in February 2023, and a daughter, born in September 2024. He is based in Kansas City.