A singer-songwriter, Tyrese Gibson has released several albums throughout his career, a few of which have garnered RIAA accreditation. But that’s not all- he has also made a name for himself in Hollywood; for instance, he has starred in The Fast and the Furious series as Roman Pearce. Below, you can learn more about the celebrity.
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Tyrese Gibson– 2017 Facts
Real Name
Tyrese Gibson
Nick Name
Black-Ty, Tyrese
Occupation and Job
Singer-songwriter, rapper, television producer, actor, author
Famous For
As a recording artist, he rose to fame with the release of his self-titled debut album, Tyrese in 1998. Just a few years later, he rose to prominence in Hollywood after starring in John Singleton’s 2001 film, Baby Boy.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 38 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
He was born on December 30, 1978
Place of Birth/Hometown
Tyrese Gibson was born in Los Angeles, California. Growing up, he lived in the neighborhood of Watts with his mother and three older siblings (his father had left the family).
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
African American
Tyrese Gibson Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 5’11” tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 180cm tall
Weight in Pounds
He currently weighs 172 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
He currently weighs 78kg
Body Measurements
At this time, Tyrese Gibson’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
Tyrese Gibson’s waist size has not been disclosed
Foot/Shoe Size
His shoe size is unknown at this time
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Tyrese Gibson’s Personal Life in 2017
Is Tyrese Gibson in a Relationship?
Earlier this year, Tyrese Gibson married Samantha Lee on February 14, 2017. According to sources, the couple had originally met through mutual friends in 2015.
Tyrese Gibson’s Girlfriends
Tyrese Gibson has been married twice. Prior to his current relationship, he had been married to Norma Mitchell; the two later divorced in 2009.
Mother
Priscilla Murray Gibson
Father
Tyrone Gibson (he had left the family early on)
Sisters
He has three older sisters, all of whom he grew up with
Brothers
He has three older sisters, all of whom he grew up with
Children
Tyrese Gibson has a child with his first wife, Norma named Shayla, who was born on July 11, 2007.
High School
As a student, Tyrese Gibson went to Locke High School in Watts, from which he graduated from in 1996.
Did Tyrese Gibson Go to College
At one point, it was rumoured that Tyrese Gibson had gone to Florida A&M University; he has since refuted said claims.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any information on Tyrese Gibson’s salary.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Tyrese Gibson has an estimated net worth of $10 Million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
In his free time, he likes singing and making comics- in fact, he has hs own mini-series called Tyrese Gibson’s Mayhem which came out in 2009
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Green and Red
Favorite Music Artists
Unknown
Favorite Sports
Football
Horoscope
Born on December 30, he is a Capricorn
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Tyrese Gibson’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Tyrese Gibson’s Facebook AccountÂ
https://www.facebook.com/tyrese
Tyrese Gibson’s Twitter UsernameÂ
Tyrese Gibson’s Instagram UsernameÂ
https://www.instagram.com/tyrese
Tyrese Gibson’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/TyrezeGibson
Tyrese Gibson’s Snapchat UsernameÂ
Tyrese Gibson’s Snapchat username is VoltronKing
Other Interesting Facts:
- As a teen, he modelled for numerous companies including Coca-Cola, Tommy Hilfiger and Guess
- A member of TGT, the R&B supergroup released their one and only studio album, Three Kings in 2013, which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200
- He has appeared in numerous music videos throughout his career including those of Keyshia Cole, Omarion, R. Kelly, Lady Gaga, and T-Pain, among others
- He lent his voice to the theme park ride, Fast & Furious: Supercharged in Universal Studios Hollywood
- In 2012, he published his first book, How to Get Out of Your Own Way, which proved to be a big success; he later released a second book titled, Manology: Secrets of Your Man’s Mind Revealed in 2013
- He appeared in a handful of TV series in the 90’s including, Martin (1997), The Parent Hood (1998), MTV Beach House (1999), and Blue’s Clues (1999)
- Between the late 2000’s and early 2010’s, Tyrese Gibson released three mixtapes, Best of Both Hoodz, Ghetto Royalty, and Invisible Bully: The Lost Tapes
- He is childhood friends with popular singer and actress, Brandy Norwood
- As revealed on The New Tom Green Show in 2003, he has a fear of owls
- He is noted for his striking resemblance to Bob Gibson, the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame pitcher
- He is good friends with 50 Cent, Will Smith, Dr. Dre, Meagan Good, John Singleton, and Joseph Simmons
- His early success had led him to buy his first home at the age of sixteen
Tyrese Gibson Bio – 2018 Update
Born on Los Angeles, California, Tyrese Gibson launched his career in the early 90’s, having landed a role in a Coca-Cola advertisement. Eventually offered a music contract by RCA Records, he issued his debut single, Nobody Else in early 1998. Having made its way onto the Billboard Hot 100, it was soon followed by his eponymous album, Tyrese, which entered the Billboard 200 at number 17. Since then, the artist has churned out a handful of records including, 2000 Watts, I Wanna Go There, Alter Ego, Open Invitation, and Black Rose. For his contributions to music, he has received six Grammy Award nominations to date.
In addition to his music career, he eventually also got into acting. After a string of minor roles, he rose to prominence as Joseph Summers in the film, Baby Boy (2001). From there, he landed a starring role in 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), a portrayal that earned him much praise from he public. Reprising his role as Roman Pearce, he starred in the subsequent sequels, including The Fate of the Furious, which recently came out in 2017. Aside from the action films, Gibson had also played Robert Epps in Transformers, another title that went on to earn him critical acclaim. Like many actors, he has also appeared in several television series such as Moesha, The Soup, American Dad, and Star.
