Tyrese Biography

The R&B singer-songwriter, model, and actor known as Tyrese was born Tyrese Darnell Gibson in 1978 in California. Long before Tyrese rose to fame as a model and Fast and Furious actor, he grew up in a single parent household with a love of music but with little intention of pursuing a career as a model or actor. But a chance discovery one day while he was riding the public bus changed everything for him; after his debut appearance in a Coca-Cola commercial, Tyrese was snatched up by the Guess? label and a full-time modeling career was the result.

Tyrese’s modeling career turned out to be a teriffic gateway into the world of music and film. In the late 1990’s, Tyrese signed to RCA Records as a recording artist and released the chart-topping single “Nobody Else.” The success of the single set the stage for his top twenty debut album, Tyrese, and the subsequent singles, “Lately” and “Sweet Lady,” the latter of which earned him a Grammy for Best R&B Male Vocal Performance. Since that time, Tyrese has released the albums 2000 Watts (2001), I Wanna Go There (2002), Alter Ego (2006), Open Invitation (2011), and Three Kings (2013.) The albums have spawned the singles “I Like Them Girls,” “What Am I Gonna Do,” “How You Gonna Act Like That,” “Signs of Love Makin,” “One,” “Too Easy,” and “Stay.” Tyrese’s music has earned him an American Music Award for Favorite New R&B/Soul Artist (in 2000) and multiple other industry nominations, including four Grammy nominations.

In addition to a successful career in music, Tyrese has enjoyed almost as much success as an actor, known most notably for his role in the Fast and Furious film. He has appeared in Flight of the Phoenix (2004), Four Brothers (2005), Transformers (2007), Death Race (2008), Legion (2010), Fast Five (2011), and Black Nativity (2013.)

Most recently, Tyrese published the book How to Get Out of Your Own Way (2012), followed by Manology: Secrets of Your Man’s Mind Revealed (2013.) Currently, Tyrese is working on his next studio album and his next book, titled Black Rose.