William Lee Barefield III (born December 17, 1987), better known by his
stage name Trip Lee, is an American
Southern rapper,
singer,
poet, and
author. 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, he now resides in
Atlanta, Georgia, and is a teaching pastor at Cornerstone Church. He first gained recognition after appearing on the
Reach Records website at the age of 16. His third album,
Between Two Worlds, was nominated for two Dove Awards and won the Stellar Award for Best Hip Hop Album in 2011.