Tyrese Gibson Biography

Fast Facts

• Founded the 2000 Watts Foundation in an effort to help inner-city children in his hometown
• In 2011, he recieved the African-American Literary Award for best writer for his book "How to Get Out of Your Own Way․"
• Received the 2015 Triumph Award for entertainer of the year
• Modeled for Guess and Tommy Hilfiger before starting his music career
• Attended Florida A&M University
• After being discovered on a bus, he got his big break when he was cast in a Coca-Cola commercial
• Frequently collaborates with director John Singleton on various film projects
• Best known for his role in the "Fast and Furious" franchise
• Was chosen to take over for rapper Tupac Shakur in the lead role in "Baby Boy․"