Bryshere Gray, also known as Yazz The Greatest or Yazz, is an American actor and rapper who rose to prominence after starring in the Fox television series Empire as Hakeem Lyon. In the 2017 BET miniseries ‘The New Edition Story,’ he played Michael Bivins.
Bryshere Gray’s Net Worth:
Bryshere Gray professional acting and rapping careers have earned him a good living. His net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million. Both the music and film industries have contributed to this wealth. He has kept his earnings a secret.
Famous for?
- Famous for playing Hakeem Lyon in the television series ‘Empire’.
Arrested Charged With Domestic Violence:
Gray was arrested by authorities in Goodyear, Arizona on July 13, 2020, after an alleged domestic violence incident. A 911 call was received around 10:15 p.m. Sunday, according to Goodyear Police. The caller said that an adult female told him that she had been abused by her husband, Bryshere Gray, in their home, and that she identified herself as his wife. Aggravated assault, domestic violence, and disorderly behavior are among the accusations he faces.
Where is Bryshere Gray from?
On November 28, 1993, Gray was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to mother Andria Mayberry. He was brought up by a single mother. Brianna is his sister’s name. Gray is of African-American origin and possesses an American nationality.
He went to Overbrook High School and played football, but after an injury when he was 16 years old, he moved to music.
Bryshere Gray Career:
- Initially, Gray had worked at Pizza Hut when he started rapping. Later, he began performing in the streets and took the name ‘Yazz the Greatest’
- Since 2013, Gray has performed at a variety of music festivals in the Philadelphia area, including Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival, The Roots’ Picnic Festival, and Power 99FM’s Powerhouse concert.
- He made his first TV show appearance on Fox’s musical drama series ‘Empire’ (2015-2020) in 2015,
- In April 2016, Gray was cast alongside Elijah Kelley, Luke James, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, and Woody McClain in the BET miniseries about the R&B boy band, ‘The New Edition Story’ which debuted in January 2017.
- In April 2018 Gray co-starred with Teyana Taylor in ‘Honey’.
- Bryshere’s Awards and Nominations
- On 2018 Gray Nominated for Best Actor: Empire
- He has three nominations to his name in the Teen Choice Awards.
- He has also achieved NAACP Image Awards nominations for two times.
Bryshere Gray Wife:
Gray is married as of 2020, although his wife’s identity has yet to be revealed. Gray had at least three past relationships, according to sources.
During 2015, Gray was rumored to be dating singer Allonie Janet. The pair had been dating for a long time. He later revealed that he was dating model and actress Jhonni Blaze. Gray dated model Ayana Charm for a while as well.
Gray’s Height and Weight:
Bryshere Gray stands at an average height of 1.73 meters (5 feet and 8 inches) and weighs 71 kilograms (156.5 lbs.). He has a muscular physique. His eyes are a dark brown tint, and his hair is black.
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