Tyrese Darnell Gibson, born in 1978, is an American singer and actor known for hits like “Sweet Lady” and “How You Gonna Act Like That”. With multiple successful albums and a Grammy nomination to his name, Gibson has sold over 4 million records in the U.S.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Tyrese Darnell Gibson |
| Date Of Birth: | December 30,1978 |
| Place Of Birth: | Watts, Los Angeles, U.S |
| Children: | 3 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Partner | Norma Mitchell(married 2007, divorced 2009) Samantha Lee Gibson (married 2017; divorced sep. 2020) |
| Occupation(s): | Actor, Singer |
| Net Worth: | $4 Million |
Children
Early Life Education
Originally from Watts, Los Angeles, Tyrese Gibson was raised by his mother after his father left, alongside his three siblings. His upbringing was marked by exposure to gangs in his neighborhood, but he was influenced by an older individual named “Dirtbike Fred” to choose a different direction. Gibson graduated from Locke High School in 1996.
Career
Music Career
Tyrese Gibson’s music career began with a Coca-Cola commercial in 1994, leading to bigger opportunities with Guess and Tommy Hilfiger. Signed to RCA Records in 1998, his debut single “Nobody Else” rose on the charts.
His second album, “2000 Watts” went Gold with hits like “I Like Them Girls.” His third album “I Wanna Go There” produced his most successful single “How You Gonna Act Like That.”
Gibson surprised fans with his fourth studio album, Alter Ego, in 2006, a double-disc album showcasing his rapping skills. Despite debuting with the single “One,” the album was his lowest-selling yet.
In 2007, Gibson joined forces with Ginuwine and Tank to form TGT. After a hiatus, he returned to music in 2011 with Open Invitation, which debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was a success, selling over 400,000 copies and earning Gibson a Grammy nomination.
Gibson, Ginuwine, and Tank debuted their collaborative album in 2013. Gibson’s solo album, Black Rose, was a chart-topping success in 2015. Currently, Gibson is focused on his upcoming project, Beautiful Pain, originally set for a 2023 release but now scheduled for August 2024. This album includes collaborations with Lenny Kravitz, Le’Andria Johnson among others.
Movie Career
Gibson is known for his roles in successful film franchises like Fast & Furious and Transformers. He first appeared in John Singleton’s Baby Boy in 2001. In Fast & Furious, he plays Roman Pearce, featuring in several installments from 2 Fast 2 Furious to Fast X.
In the Transformers series, he portrays Sergeant Robert Epps, appearing in multiple films directed by Michael Bay. Aside from these franchises, Gibson has also starred in movies like Four Brothers, Waist Deep, Death Race, and Morbius.
Personal Life
Following his divorce from Norma Mitchell in 2009, Gibson was in a relationship with Samantha Lee. The couple purchased a $4 million home in Atlanta, Georgia in January 2017 and tied the knot on Valentine’s Day that same year. Their daughter was born in October 2018. Sadly, the couple announced their divorce in December 2020.
Tyrese Gibson Net Worth
With a net worth of $4 million, Gibson has established himself as a successful figure in the entertainment industry.
Discography
Tyrese Gibson has released several albums in his music career. Here is a discography of his music releases:
- Tyrese (1998)
- 2000 Watts (2001)
- I Wanna Go There (2002)
- Alter Ego (2006)
- Open Invitation (2011)
- Black Rose (2015)
These albums showcase Tyrese’s talents as a singer and songwriter in the R&B and soul genres.
Filmography
This is the highlights of some of Tyress Gibson notable works.
- Baby Boy (2001)
- 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
- Four Brothers (2005)
- Transformers (2007)
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
- Fast Five (2011)
- Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
- Furious 7 (2015)
- The Fate of the Furious (2017)
- Black and Blue (2019)
- Morbius (2022)
