Bryshere Y. Gray

Actor and rapper, starred in Empire

Bryshere Y. Gray - Actor and rapper, starred in Empire
Born

November 28th, 1993
31 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actor and rapper achieved recognition for the role of Hakeem Lyon on the television series Empire. The show premiered in 2015 and garnered critical acclaim, contributing to its lasting popularity. Gray also released music and participated in various entertainment projects beyond his acting career.

Starred as Hakeem Lyon in Empire

Released music as a rapper

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