Bryshere Y. Gray

Bryshere Y. Gray
Gray at 2016 PaleyFest
Born
Bryshere Yazuan Gray

(1993-11-28) November 28, 1993 (age 30)
NationalityAmerican
Other names
  • Yazz
  • Yazz the Greatest
Occupations
  • Actor
  • rapper
Years active2011–present
Known for

Bryshere Yazuan Gray (born November 28, 1993),[1][2] also known by the stage name Yazz the Greatest or simply Yazz,[3] is an American actor and rapper, best known for his role as Hakeem Lyon in the Fox primetime musical drama television series Empire. He is also known for his portrayal as Michael Bivins in the 2017 BET miniseries The New Edition Story.

  1. ^ Eichel, Molly (December 3, 2014). "Bravo host Andy Cohen loved working with Eagle Boykin". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 28, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  2. ^ "Meet Bryshere Gray, The Bad Boy Doing Better On 'Empire'". Vibe. 2015-01-21. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  3. ^ Kay, Ariel (8 January 2015). "Who Is Hakeem on 'Empire'? Bryshere Gray, aka Yazz the Greatest, Is Conquering TV & Music". Bustle. Archived from the original on 2015-01-11. Retrieved 2021-01-24.