Tyrese Gibson Biography: Age, Family, Education and Career

Tyrese Darnell Gibson, an American vocalist and performer, was born in 1978. He gained recognition for his popular songs such as “Sweet Lady” and “How You Gonna Act Like That”.

With numerous successful albums under his belt and even a Grammy nomination, Gibson has managed to sell over 4 million records in the United States.

REAL FACTS ABOUT TYRESE GIBSON

FULL NAME: Tyrese Darnell Gibson

DATE OF BIRTH: December 30,1978

PLACE OF BIRTH: Watts, Los Angeles, U.S

NATIONALITY: American

OCCUPATIONs: Actor, Singer

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

Tyrese Gibson, originally from Watts, Los Angeles, grew up with his mother and three siblings after his father left. He had a challenging upbringing, being exposed to gangs in his neighborhood.

However, he was fortunate to have an older mentor named “Dirtbike Fred” who guided him towards a different path. Gibson completed his education at Locke High School in 1996.

CAREER

Gibson’s journey in the music industry began with a Coca-Cola commercial in 1994, which opened doors for him to work with bigger brands like Guess and Tommy Hilfiger.

He was eventually signed to RCA Records in 1998, and his debut single “Nobody Else” gained popularity and climbed the charts.

Following his successful debut, Gibson released his second album titled “2000 Watts,” which achieved Gold status and featured hits like “I Like Them Girls.”

His third album, “I Wanna Go There,” produced his most successful single to date, “How You Gonna Act Like That.”

In a surprising move, Gibson released his fourth studio album, “Alter Ego,” in 2006. This double-disc album showcased his rapping skills, but despite the release of the single “One,” it became his lowest-selling album.

In 2007, Gibson teamed up with Ginuwine and Tank to form the group TGT. After a period of hiatus, he made a comeback to music in 2011 with his album “Open Invitation,” which debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The album was a commercial success, selling over 400,000 copies and earning Gibson a Grammy nomination.

Gibson, Ginuwine, and Tank released their collaborative album in 2013, marking a significant moment in their careers.

However, it was Gibson’s solo album, Black Rose, released in 2015, that truly made waves in the music industry, reaching the top of the charts.

Currently, Gibson is fully focused on his upcoming project, Beautiful Pain, which was initially planned for a 2023 release but has now been rescheduled for August 2024.

This highly anticipated album will feature exciting collaborations with renowned artists such as Lenny Kravitz and Le’Andria Johnson, among others.

Aside from his successful music career, Gibson has also made a name for himself in the film industry.

He gained recognition with his role in John Singleton’s Baby Boy in 2001, and later went on to portray the character Roman Pearce in the Fast & Furious franchise, appearing in multiple installments from 2 Fast 2 Furious to Fast X.

Additionally, Gibson showcased his acting skills in the Transformers series, playing the character Sergeant Robert Epps in several films directed by Michael Bay.

Not limited to these franchises, Gibson has also starred in notable movies like Four Brothers, Waist Deep, Death Race, and Morbius.

PERSONAL LIFE 

In his personal life, Gibson went through a divorce from Norma Mitchell in 2009. However, he found love again with Samantha Lee, and the couple purchased a luxurious $4 million home in Atlanta, Georgia in January 2017.

They tied the knot on Valentine’s Day of the same year and welcomed their daughter into the world in October 2018. Unfortunately, their relationship took a turn for the worse, and they announced their divorce in December 2020.