Bryshere Y. Gray
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Born | Bryshere Yazuan Gray November 28, 1993 West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
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Years active | 2011–present |
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Bryshere Yazuan Gray (born November 28, 1993),[1][2] also known by the stage name Yazz the Greatest or simply Yazz,[3] is an American actor and rapper, best known for his role as Hakeem Lyon in the Fox primetime musical drama television series Empire. He is also known for his portrayal as Michael Bivins in the 2017 BET miniseries The New Edition Story.
Career
Since 2013, Gray has performed at a variety of music festivals in the Philadelphia area, including
Personal life
Gray was born and raised in
On July 13, 2020, Gray was arrested by police in Goodyear, Arizona, following an alleged domestic violence incident with his wife that culminated in a barricade situation with police. Gray was subsequently charged with aggravated assault, domestic violence and disorderly conduct and sentenced to 10 days in jail and 3 years probation following the attack on his wife on May 24, 2021.[10]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015–2020 | Empire | Hakeem Lyon | Main cast |
2016 | Celebrity Name Game
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Himself | |
2017 | The New Edition Story | Michael Bivins | Miniseries; main cast |
2017 | Lip Sync Battle | Himself | Episode: "Bryshere Gray vs. Rumer Willis" |
2018 | Honey: Rise Up and Dance
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Tyrell | Direct to video |
2018 | Sprinter | Marcus Brick | |
2019 | Canal Street | Kholi Styles | |
2023 | Dutch 2: Angel's Revenge | TBA | Pre—production |
2024 | Dutch 3: International Gangster & The Final Chapter of Nina & Dutch's Story | TBA | Pre—production |
Discography
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Albums | ||
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US [11] |
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"Respect" | 2013 | — | — | — | Non-album single |
"No Apologies" (featuring Jussie Smollett) |
2015 | 123 | 44 | — | Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1 |
"Drip Drop" (featuring Serayah) |
114 | 31| — | |||
"You're So Beautiful" (Jussie Smollett featuring Yazz) |
47 | 19 | 10 | ||
"Chasing the Sky" (Terrence Howard featuring Jussie Smollett and Yazz) |
2016 | — | — | 24 | Empire: Original Soundtrack Season 2 Volume 2 |
"Good People" (Jussie Smollett featuring Yazz) |
— | — | 20 |
" The Bottom
Awards and nominations
BET Awards
- 2018: Best Actor: Empire (Nominated)
NAACP Image Awards
- 2016 NAACP Image Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Empire (Nominated)
- 2016: Outstanding New Artist (Nominated)
Teen Choice Awards
- 2015: Choice TV: Breakout Star: Empire (Nominated)
- 2015: Choice TV: Chemistry: Empire (Nominated)
- 2015: Choice Music: Song From a Movie or TV Show: "You're So Beautiful" with Jussie Smollett (Nominated)
References
- ^ Eichel, Molly (December 3, 2014). "Bravo host Andy Cohen loved working with Eagle Boykin". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- ^ "Meet Bryshere Gray, The Bad Boy Doing Better On 'Empire'". Vibe. 2015-01-21. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- ^ Kay, Ariel (8 January 2015). "Who Is Hakeem on 'Empire'? Bryshere Gray, aka Yazz the Greatest, Is Conquering TV & Music". Bustle. Archived from the original on 2015-01-11. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- ^ "Empire State of Mind: Bryshere Gray Talks Hakeem And Working With Timbaland". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
- ^ "Who Plays Hakeem on Empire? 5 Things to Know About Bryshere Gray". Wetpaint. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
- ^ Respect - Single by Yazz The Greatest, 22 March 2013, retrieved 2021-01-24
- ^ Hammond, Evelyn (January 31, 2015). "'Empire' TV Series Cast Bryshere Gray And How He Crawled His Way Into The Phenomenal Fox Show Discussed". Franchise Herald. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
- ^ Kennedy, Gerrick D. (March 11, 2015). "'Empire' aims to climb music charts as well as TV rankings". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ "Bryshere Y. Gray Among Stars of BET's New Edition Project". ABC News. Associated Press. April 20, 2016. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ "Goodyear PD: 'Empire' actor arrested on domestic violence charges". KSAZ-TV. July 13, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ "Empire Cast – Chart History (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ "Empire Cast – Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
External links
- Bryshere Y. Gray at IMDb