Tyrese Darnell Gibson (born December 30, 1978), often known simply as Tyrese or Black-Ty, is an American hip hop singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, and former fashion model and MTV VJ. After releasing several successful albums, he made the transition into films, with lead roles in several Hollywood films, including Waist Deep, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Flight of the Phoenix, Four Brothers, Baby Boy and his latest, Transformers. is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Rap redirects here. ... A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ... A video jockey (usually abbreviated to VJ or sometimes veejay) can mean two things: One describes an announcer who introduces and plays videos on commercial music television such as MTV or VH1. ... Screenwriters, scenarists, or script writers, are authors who write the screenplays from which movies and television programs are made. ... The primary role of a television producer is to coordinate and control all aspects of production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... Harry Belafonte singing, photograph by C. van Vechten Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with speech. ... Rap redirects here. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... J Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG, and is distributed through the RCA Records Group. ... is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Rap redirects here. ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ... This is a list of people who have been VJs on MTV, the music video channel in the U.S. and around the world. ... Hollywood redirects here. ... Waist Deep is an American action film released on June 23, 2006. ... 2 Fast 2 Furious is the 2003 sequel to The Fast and the Furious. ... Flight of the Phoenix is a 2004 remake of the 1965 film The Flight of the Phoenix, based on the book of the same name. ... Four Brothers is a 2005 film starring Tyrese Gibson, Andre Benjamin, Mark Wahlberg, and Garrett Hedlund. ... Baby Boy is a 2001 film written, produced, and directed by John Singleton. ... For the 1986 animated film, see The Transformers: The Movie. ...

Biography

Early life

Gibson was born in South Central Los Angeles. His mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson (née Durham), raised him and his three older siblings as a single parent after Gibson's father left in 1983.^[1] Gibson's career began when he won a talent show at the age of fourteen. An appearance in a 1997 Coca-Cola advertisement, singing the phrase "Always Coca-Cola",^[2] led to wider fame, and at the age of seventeen his chiseled looks paved the way for him to model for Tommy Hilfiger. In regards to beefing up, he told CraveOnline that he does "just a few push ups here and there... I’m doing push ups and eating Ding Dongs. That’s it, man. Twinkies, got to keep it right."^[3] Née redirects here. ... The wave shape (known as the dynamic ribbon device) present on all Coca-Cola cans throughout the world derives from the contour of the original Coca-Cola bottles. ...

Career

Initially an MC, Gibson rapped under the alias of Black-Ty and was a member of an underground group known as Triple Impact,^[2] but didn't hesitate to follow another career route as an opportunity to launch his R&B career came up first. He released his self-titled debut music album, which went platinum, in 1998;^[1] his second album, 2000 Watts, shares the name of the organization he founded to help inner city children. Tyrese sang background vocals in Tupac's "Never Call You Bitch Again". Tyrese also co-wrote with Teddy Riley and Michael Jackson the song "2000 watts", included in Michael Jackson's 2001 album "Invincible". Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ... R&B redirects here. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

Gibson was given the role originally intended for Tupac Shakur in the 2001 film Baby Boy; the movie was somewhat of a success for him. Gibson subsequently appeared in the 2003 box office success 2 Fast 2 Furious (opposite Paul Walker with whom he formed a close friendship), as well as Flight of the Phoenix (2004), Four Brothers (2005) and Annapolis (2006), co-starring James Franco. Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac, Makaveli, or simply as Pac, was an American artist renowned for his rap music, movie roles, poetry, and his social activism. ... Baby Boy is a 2001 film written, produced, and directed by John Singleton. ... 2 Fast 2 Furious is the 2003 sequel to The Fast and the Furious. ... Paul William Walker IV (born September 12, 1973) is an American actor and former fashion model. ... Flight of the Phoenix is a 2004 remake of the 1965 film The Flight of the Phoenix, based on the book of the same name. ... Four Brothers is a 2005 film starring Tyrese Gibson, Andre Benjamin, Mark Wahlberg, and Garrett Hedlund. ... Annapolis is a 2006 motion picture starring James Franco, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Donnie Wahlberg, and Chi McBride. ... James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor, director, screenwriter, film producer, and artist. ...

In 2006, Gibson starred in Waist Deep, in which he played a man fighting to rescue his son from kidnappers; his co-stars in the film, Meagan Good and Larenz Tate, are personal friends of Gibson's in real life.^[2] Like several of his previous roles, the film is set in an urban environment, but Gibson has said that he does not view the role as a "step back", rather seeing the film as taking "another direction" due to some of its themes and action sequences.^[2] Waist Deep is an American action film released on June 23, 2006. ... Meagan Good (born August 8, 1981) is an American film and television actress. ... Larenz Tate (born September 8, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor. ...

His most recent role was in the big-budget action movie, Transformers, which was released in July 2007; the film's director, Michael Bay, had Gibson in mind for the role before he was cast, and thus Gibson did not have to audition for the part.^[4] Gibson may also star in a film version of the superhero Luke Cage; as of 2006, the script was being re-formatted.^[4] For the 1986 animated film, see The Transformers: The Movie. ... Michael Benjamin Bay (born February 17, 1965) is an American film director and producer. ... Luke Cage, born Carl Lucas and also called Power Man, is a fictional superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. ...

Gibson prefers his music career to acting,^[1] but will focus on both areas. His rap persona was finally revitalized on December 12, 2006, with the release of his newest album, titled Alter Ego, with one disc featuring R&B (as Tyrese) and one disc featuring hip hop (as Black-Ty).^[2] is the 346th day of the year (347th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ...

In 2007, Tyrese decided that he would like to be an independent recording artist and got out his contract with J Records. This is the first time in his musical career in which he was not signed to a label.

He has also started his own company, Headquarter Entertainment. This is a multi-faceted company, and features new artist Life Nine and his producers The Frontline Boyz.

Gibson was picked as one of People Magazine's Sexiest Men of the Year in 2000. People, a weekly magazine of celebrity and popular culture news, debuted on February 27, 1974. ...

TGT

Gibson has been attached to a new R&B supergroup entitled TGT with Ginuwine and Tank. He is quoted in saying "With all the support our fans have given us individually over the years for our distinct signature styles, collectively we felt our fans deserved to hear great music in a way that they could never have imagined. I've known these guys for years and they truly are like brothers, so it only felt right to come together as a trio to make history". The group is first featured on Tank's remix to the song "Please Don't Go". They also plan an international tour entitled "The Shirts Off Tour" which is set to start in February 2008.^[5] TGT is a supergroup which consists of Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank. ... Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, known by his stage name Ginuwine,(born October 15, 1975) is an American R&B singer and an occasional actor. ... Tank is the stage name of an American R&B singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, Durrell Babbs. ...

Fear of owls

During a 2003 appearance on the New Tom Green Show it was revealed that Tyrese has an immense fear of owls. On the show Tyrese confessed that he has such a fear of owls that looking at a picture would make him freak out. Knowing this, Tom Green began to draw a picture of an owl causing Tyrese to go into a panic and threaten to leave the stage.^[6]

Personal life

Tyrese keeps in direct contact with his fans by sending periodic voice messages. He speaks frequently about motivation, getting in shape, spirituality, and relationship issues, as well as news about his upcoming movies, tours, and albums.

Tyrese currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia. His home was featured on a 2008 episode of MTV Cribs.

Discography

Albums

• 1998: Tyrese
• 2001: 2000 Watts
• 2002: I Wanna Go There
• 2006: Alter Ego

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Singles

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Guest features

Gibson also features on:

• Better Dayz by Tupac
• Hoodstar by Chingy
• Unrestricted by Da Brat
• U Turn by Brian McKnight
• After The Storm by Monica
• The Best Man soundtrack
• Blue Streak soundtrack
• Why Did I Get Married? soundtrack

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Filmography

• Baby Boy (2001)
• 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
• Flight of the Phoenix (2004)
• Four Brothers (2005)
• Annapolis (2006)
• Waist Deep (2006)
• Transformers (2007)
• The Take (2008)
• Death Race (2008)

Baby Boy is a 2001 film written, produced, and directed by John Singleton. ... 2 Fast 2 Furious is the 2003 sequel to The Fast and the Furious. ... Flight of the Phoenix is a 2004 remake of the 1965 film The Flight of the Phoenix, based on the book of the same name. ... Four Brothers is a 2005 film starring Tyrese Gibson, Andre Benjamin, Mark Wahlberg, and Garrett Hedlund. ... Annapolis is a 2006 motion picture starring James Franco, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Donnie Wahlberg, and Chi McBride. ... Waist Deep is an American action film released on June 23, 2006. ... Transformers is a 2007 live action science fiction film conceptually based on the Transformers franchise and toy line. ... The Take is a Canadian documentary film released in 2004 by the wife and husband team of Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis. ... Death Race is an upcoming American film written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. ...

Awards/nominations

• American Music Awards
  • 2000, Favorite New R&B/Soul Artist: (Winner)

• Black Movie Awards
  • 2006, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Waist Deep (Nominated)

• Black Reel Awards
  • 2006, Best Ensemble: Four Brothers (Nominated)
  • 2002, Best Song: "Just a Baby Boy" from Baby Boy w/ Mr. Tan & Snoop Dogg (Nominated)
  • 2002, Best Actor: Baby Boy (Nominated)

• Grammy Awards
  • 2004, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance: "How U Gonna Act Like That" (Nominated)
  • 2000, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance: "Sweet Lady" (Nominated)

• Image Awards
  • 2002, Outstanding Hip-Hop Artist: 2000 Watts (Nominated)
  • 2002, Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Baby Boy (Nominated)
  • 2002, Outstanding Performance in a Variety Show: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Nominated)

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References

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External links

• Tyrese Gibson at the Internet Movie Database
• Official website
• Tyrese's Official MySpace