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The Actor Reportedly Went To The Same School As Will Smith

In line with Rotten Tomatoes, Gray attended Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Moreover, the school’s official website asserts that fellow actor Will Smith is a “notable alumni” of the institution.

Smith’s TikTok confirms that the 55-year-old graduated from Overbrook in 1986.

Nonetheless, it’s unclear if Gray was aware of him and Smith walking the identical highschool halls. Nonetheless, in 2017, Gray did note that the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ was his favorite TV show while speaking exclusively with US Weekly.

Moreover, in 2016, Gray detailed the recommendation he once received from Smith.

“[He tells me] to remain strong, keep the realness, stay truthful to your character, stay truthful to yourself, and keep your loved ones around you,” Gray told PEOPLE on the time.

Moreover, he explained that Smith encouraged him to “Keep God first.”

Bryshere Gray Reportedly  Began Rapping At The Age Of 16

In line with National Today, Gray began rapping on the age of 16. Moreover, on the time he was reportedly working at Pizza Hut in Philadelphia.

“I grew up in West Philly with a single mother, working three jobs trying to supply for me and my sister. And never having money and attempting to be this artist… it was hard. I just kept at it, and it got me here,” Gray told VIBE on the age of 21 in 2015.

Moreover, Gray explained that he used his first check from Pizza Hut to initially fund his music profession.

“I used to be just drained. I used to be like, ‘Is that this life?’ I just graduated and I began rhyming and really fell in love with it… People loved what I did on stage,” he said. Moreover, Gray added. “I used my first Pizza Hut check to pay for my music video and I promoted it all over the place on Facebook at crazy hours… I used to be writing raps at my job, and I got fired. After I got fired, I just really committed to it.”

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A Freestyle Reportedly Landed Him The Role As Hakeem Lyons

In line with Rotten Tomatoes, Gray landed the role of Hakeem Lyons on ‘Empire’ through one in all his freestyles. He reportedly performed his bars for the show’s co-creator, author, director, and producer, Lee Daniels.

“I met my manager, Charlie Mack, who’s like Will Smith’s best friend, and he gave me the audition,” Gray explained to VIBE in 2015. “I did a video audition for Lee Daniels and he loved it and sent me to L.A. I auditioned [there] with Taraji and Terrence, ’cause they were doing their auditions for Lee, too. We got to do it together.”

Ultimately, Gray explained that he did his “audition scene with Terrence,” and Daniels “loved it, and it was a wrap.”

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The Actor Has Credited Taraji Henson With Teaching Him A Major Life Lesson

While speaking with VIBE, Gray explained that Taraji P. Henson is chargeable for teaching him a major life lesson.

“I learned treat a lady from Taraji,” he explained on the time.

Moreover, Gray referred to Terrence Howard as his “big brother.”

“…we hang around outside of set and it’s like an actual family,” he explained of his castmates. “Terrence, then again, is like a giant brother. We had Christmas at his house. It was good to simply really connect and get a unique relationship aside from Lucius and Hakeem. We call one another on the phone as we’re leaving the set… That’s how we’re.”

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In Addition To ‘Empire,’ Bryshere Gray Has Starred In 4 Projects

In line with IMDb, outside of the ‘Empire’ series, Gray has starred in 4 projects. In 2017, Gray played a young Michael Bivins within the limited TV series, ‘The Latest Edition Story.’ Moreover, the series chronicled the rise of the R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe.

 

 

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In 2018, Gray played the role of “Tyrell” within the film, ‘Honey: Rise Up and Dance.’

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Moreover, that very same 12 months, Gray played the role of “Kholi Styles” within the film ‘Canal Street.’ The film reportedly followed the arrest of a young Black male — Gray’s character – for the murder of a white male. Within the movie, the daddy of Gray’s characters fights diligently for his son’s vindication, per IMDb.

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That very same 12 months, Gray also starred as “Marcus Brick” within the film ‘Sprinter.’


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