Appears in: The Come Up (2017) • The Come Up 2 (2025) Portrayed by: RichLyfe Manman

Appearance

Gender: Male Height: 5′11″ Eyes: Brown Hair: Taper fade / twists (changes with seasons) Build: Lean athlete Style: Logo hoodies, varsity jackets, grills on show, custom chains with “RL”

Aliases

ManMan • RichLyfe • The Wave Starter

Biography

Full name: (RichLyfe) “ManMan” [gov name sealed] Home base: New Detroit Nationality: American Occupation: Artist • Frontline runner • Crowd captain

Who he is (kid-simple): ManMan is the spark plug. In the first movie he was in every mix—running, rapping, and riding for the squad. Now, in The Come Up 2, he finally gets the mic, the stage, and the city. His songs feel like block parties turning into parades.

History

The Come Up (2017) ManMan is everywhere—on the bikes, in the back rooms, front row when things get loud. He keeps morale up, keeps friends together, and never runs from smoke. Fans remember him for the alley sprint and the rooftop laugh right before the big twist.

The Come Up 2 (2025) Now he’s the artist. First single drops and the whole city nods. He’s the kickoff of the New Detroit wave—new sound, new look, same heart. He bridges streets and stages, pulling younger artists through the door behind him.

Description

Personality: Sunny but steel. Loyal, funny, fearless. Talks to everybody—cops, kids, cousins—like they’re neighbors. Presence: Bounces when he walks; points to the crowd before he starts; thanks the DJ after.

Affiliations

Black Diamond Republic (family) • Neighborhood DJs and dancers • Community centers and school shows

Vehicles

Candy-red coupe for videos • Beat-up scooter for quick runs • Stage van with speakers and lights

Gear

Studio backpack (laptop + mic) • In-ears with “RL” on them • Lucky wristband from Day One

Quotes

“Turn the corner—turn the city up.” “If my people can’t get in, it ain’t a show.” “New Detroit, say it with me… we up!”

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