Your Mom’s Gonna Love Me

by Matt Rife

Brought to you by Penguin.

Everyone has an opinion about Matt Rife, who at twenty-eight years old is both the hottest and most controversial comedian in America. Now, in his new book, Matt gives his legions of fans and haters plenty to talk about, with hilarious and dangerously revealing stories about his insane rise to stardom—from the trashy backroads of Ohio to the bedrooms of MILFs in LA to sold-out stadiums around the world.

Matt Rife is well aware that he’s both the most loved and the most controversial comic in America today. And honestly, he thinks that’s your problem.

In his very first book, Matt reveals without apology everything that led him to becoming comedy’s biggest lightning rod before he reached thirty, in a story full of bold and hysterical takes on everything from Justin Bieber tramp stamps and rap battles with ex-cons to Matt’s battles with depression and his many brushes with failure before finally hitting it big.

Born in trashy backwoods Ohio, Matt was saved by his foul-mouthed but loving grandpa Steve and a passion for standup. He started hitting comedy clubs before he could even drink, cutting his teeth in front of mostly Black crowds who dared him to succeed. Matt honed a brand of razor-sharp, brutally honest standup that took no prisoners—and took him to the most famous stages of Atlanta and LA before he graduated high school. Along the way, he broke the hearts of MILFs everywhere, finally hit puberty at the ripe age of twenty-two, never met a grudge he wouldn’t keep—and never, ever backed down.

Full of Matt at his most unfiltered best opening up about his life for the very first time, this book will give Matt’s millions of fans everything they want and more—and might even get his insecure enemies to change their minds. Your Mom’s Gonna Love Me is one part memoir, one part comedy special, one part crazy first date. Just you and Matt between the covers. What could be better?

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About the author

Matthew Steven Rife is an American comedian and actor. Rife is best known for his self-produced comedy specials Only Fans (2021), Matthew Steven Rife (2023) and Walking Red Flag (2023), his 2023 Netflix specials Natural Selection and Lucid, as well as his previous recurring role on the sketch improv comedy and rap show Wild 'n Out.

Reviews

[Jeannine Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is less a comedian story and more of a “this is why I am like I am” story. More history than comedy. I really love a memoir that is narrated by the author and really had high hopes that this one would make me feel all the laughs. I think I was expecting more of a comedy telling than this book ended up being. Don’t get me wrong, it’s interesting to see how his childhood shaped who he became and why. I just expected to laugh more while listening to it.

[Traci · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t think this would have been as good if I read it, the audiobook was the way to go. I really enjoyed the book!

[Jennifer Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this. I wasn’t a big Matt Rife fan when I first heard about him, but getting to listen to his story from his perspective was pretty neat.

[Marisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laughed my way through this. Love his stand up but love that he can make fun of himself too.

[Christy Lodder · Rating 3 out of 5]

Format: audio book

I have mixed thoughts on this one and because I’m feeling so conflicted I’m going to give it a 3.

My personal rating system:
1 - I didn’t like the book and I’m not really sure why anyone else likes the book
2 - I didn’t like the book but I can understand why other people like the book
3 - I liked the book but not enough that I would recommend it when someone asks me for book recs
4 - I really liked the book and would recommend it when someone asks me for book recs within the genre
5 - I loved the book and would recommend to anyone regardless of their preferred genre

[Erika Rae · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was okay. I liked that Matt explained more about his life prior to comedy, but the later material has been interwoven into his sets, so a lot of the info is repetitive - especially if you’ve seen him live, like I have. Not a bad listen, but nothing spectacular.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a good memoir! I’m a big Matt Rife fan & I really enjoyed hearing his story, how he grew up, and worked to get to where he is. I’m so glad I listed to his audio version and was cackling about Grandpa’s Christmas gift(s)! 😆

[L.B. Holding · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this kid, but he's better in front of a crowd, picking on audience members.

[Lael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Matt’s book! It was funny and a few spots that were sad. I loved hearing how he got started in his career in comedy.

[Jerica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as funny as his stand up comedy but insightful nonetheless

[Katie Chrisohon · Rating 3 out of 5]

*Audio Book*

[Dre · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read. Had me laughing out loud in several parts.

[Kristen Emerick · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read Your Mom’s Gonna Love Me by Matt Rife, and honestly, I didn’t rate it very high. I think a lot of that is because I’m not super familiar with him, so I missed some of the connection points in his story. That said, he did a good job weaving in comedy, which kept it engaging enough, and it was fun to learn more about someone new.