Playing the role of Hakeem Lyon in the musical drama, Empire is one of the highlights of Bryshere Yazuan Gray’s career. His role as Michael Bivins in the BET miniseries, The New Edition Story, is another remarkable portrayal he is famous for. Gray was born on November 28, 1993 in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is also known by his stage name, Yazz or Yazz The Greatest. Gray played football in high school but had to stop after getting injured when he was 16 years old. He turned to music and was a street performer until he met his manager, Charlie Mack. Gray helped his single mother with his earnings.
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Gray has performed in Jay Z’s Made in America Festival, The Roots Picnic Festival and in Power 99FM’s Powerhouse concert. He has opened for other rappers such as Fabulous and 2 Chainz. He signed with Columbia Records in March 2015. Aside from his role in Empire, his songs were also featured in the soundtrack. For Empire Season 1 OST, his singles were No Apologies, Drip Drop and You’re So Beautiful. For Empire Season 2 Volume 2, his singles were Chasing the Sky and Good People.
Gray was nominated for several awards. In 2015, he was nominated for Teen Choice Awards, Choice TV: Breakout Star: Empire, Choice TV: Chemistry: Empire, Choice Music: Song From a Movie or TV Show: You’re So Beautiful with Jussie Smollett. In 2016, Gray was nominated for NAACP Image Awards, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Empire and Outstanding New Artist. In 2017, he was nominated for BET Awards, Best Actor: Empire. Gray will star in the upcoming film, Canal Street, along with Woody McClain.
Though Gray has not been in the industry for long, he has already made a name for himself. His fans, young and old, are looking forward to bigger and brighter things from this popular rapper-actor.
In all, we estimate Bryshere Y. Gray net worth in 2018 at $2 million.