Bryshere Y. Gray
| Bryshere Y. Gray | |
|---|---|
.jpg) | |
| Born |
Bryshere Yashawn Gray November 28, 1993 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names |
|
| Occupation |
|
| Known for | Hakeem Lyon on Empire |
Bryshere Yazz Gray (born November 28, 1993)[1][2] who uses the stage name Yazz The Greatest,[3] is an American actor and rapper, best known for his role as Hakeem Lyon in the Fox primetime musical drama television series Empire.
Early life
Gray was born in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2] At 16 years old, Gray discovered a passion for music after being injured playing football for his high school team. He began to use his talent as a street performer to earn money and help his single mother afford their living expenses. His efforts eventually led to a partnership with manager Charlie Mack.
Career
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.[4] He also has been the opening act for rappers such as Fabolous and 2 Chainz.[5] In 2015, Gray began his first acting role as Hakeem Lyon on the Fox drama TV series Empire, with co-stars Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, and Jussie Smollett.[6] In March 2015, it was confirmed that both Smollett and Gray had been signed on with Columbia Records as solo acts.[7]
Filmography
- 2015-present : Empire : Hakeem Lyon (Main cast)
Awards and nominations
Teen Choice Awards
Gray was nominated 3 times in his first year.
- 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)
NAACP Image Awards
Gray was nominated 2 times.
- 2016: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Empire (Nominated)
- 2016: Outstanding New Artist (Nominated)
References
- ↑ Eichel, Molly (December 3, 2014). "Bravo host Andy Cohen loved working with Eagle Boykin". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia Media Network. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- 1 2 "Meet Bryshere Gray, The Bad Boy Doing Better On 'Empire'". VIBE. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
- ↑ "Who Is Hakeem on 'Empire'? Bryshere Gray, aka Yazz the Greatest, Is Conquering TV & Music". Bustle.com. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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 (March 11, 2015). "'Empire' aims to climb music charts as well as TV rankings". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
External links
|