Career
After attending Punahou School, he began performing professionally. In 1974 he helped create the comedy ensemble Booga Booga with James Grant Benton and Editor Ka"ahea. Reiplinger died in 1984 from cocaine-related causes at age 33.
Discography
Poi Dog (1978)
Do I Dare Disturb the Universe (1979)
Strange Bird (1981)
Rap"s Aloha (television Special) 1984 Broadcast posthumously.
Poi Dog With Crabs (1992) (Poi Dog and Crab Dreams) Released posthumously. The Best of Rap (1993) Released posthumously.
The Best of Rap, Too (1996) Released posthumously. Rap was married to Leesa Clark from October 25, 1983 until his death.