History of Tyrese Gibson in Timeline
Tyrese Gibson, known simply as Tyrese, is an American R&B singer and actor. He gained fame with his self-titled debut album in 1998, which included the hit single "Sweet Lady." His subsequent albums, "2000 Watts" and "I Wanna Go There," further solidified his musical career, with the latter featuring his highest-charting single, "How You Gonna Act Like That." Gibson's musical style evolved over time, with "Alter Ego" showcasing his hip-hop influences and "Open Invitation" earning him a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album. His sixth album, "Black Rose," achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. Throughout his career, Tyrese has sold over 4 million records in the U.S.
December 30, 1978: Birth of Tyrese Gibson
Tyrese Darnell Gibson was born on this date.
1994: Coca-Cola Commercial Launchs Career
Tyrese's career began with a Coca-Cola commercial, leading to appearances for brands like Guess and Tommy Hilfiger.
1996: Graduation from Locke High School
Tyrese graduated from Locke High School.
September 29, 1998: Debut Album Release and MTV Jams Host
Tyrese, signed to RCA Records, released his self-titled debut album at 19. He also became the host of MTV Jams.
1998: Debut Album Release
Tyrese Gibson, known mononymously as Tyrese, released his self-titled debut album.
2000: Release of '2000 Watts'
Tyrese released his second album, '2000 Watts', in 2000.
May 22, 2001: Release of '2000 Watts'
Tyrese released his second studio album, '2000 Watts', on May 22, 2001.
2001: Release of 'I Wanna Go There'
'I Wanna Go There', Tyrese's third album, was released in 2001.
2001: Starring Role in 'Baby Boy'
Tyrese landed his first starring role in John Singleton's coming-of-age film 'Baby Boy'.
December 10, 2002: 'I Wanna Go There' Released Under J Records
After RCA Records disbanded, Tyrese signed with J Records and released his third studio album, 'I Wanna Go There', on December 10, 2002.
2002: 'How You Gonna Act Like That' Tops Charts
Tyrese's single 'How You Gonna Act Like That', from his third album, peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his highest-charting single to date.
2003: First Appearance as Roman Pearce
Tyrese first appeared as Roman Pearce in '2 Fast 2 Furious'.
2005: Appearance in Four Brothers
Tyrese Gibson co-starred in the action-crime drama "Four Brothers" alongside Mark Wahlberg in 2005.
2005: Collaboration on 'Four Brothers'
Tyrese reunited with director John Singleton for the action film 'Four Brothers'.
December 12, 2006: 'Alter Ego' Explores New Sounds
Tyrese's fourth studio album, 'Alter Ego', was released on December 12, 2006. This double-disc album marked a departure as he showcased his rapping persona for the first time.
2007: Transformers Release and Success
In 2007, Tyrese Gibson starred as Sergeant Robert Epps in the blockbuster film "Transformers", which grossed nearly $710 million globally.
2007: Marriage to Norma Mitchell
Tyrese Gibson married Norma Mitchell in 2007.
2007: Formation of TGT
Tyrese formed the R&B supergroup TGT with Ginuwine and Tank.
2008: Co-star in Death Race
Tyrese Gibson co-starred with Jason Statham in the action film "Death Race" in 2008.
2009: Creation of Comic Book MAYHEM!
Inspired by his visit to Comic Con, Tyrese Gibson co-created a three-issue comic book titled "Tyrese Gibson's MAYHEM!" in 2009.
2009: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Tyrese Gibson reprised his role as Sergeant Robert Epps in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" in 2009.
2009: Divorce from Norma Mitchell
Tyrese Gibson's marriage to Norma Mitchell ended in divorce in 2009.
2011: Role in Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Tyrese Gibson continued his role as Sergeant Robert Epps in the third installment of the Transformers series, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon", in 2011.
2011: Return as Roman Pearce in 'Fast Five'
Tyrese reprised his role as Roman Pearce in 'Fast Five'.
2011: 'Open Invitation' Marks Musical Return
Tyrese returned to music in 2011 after focusing on family and acting. He signed with EMI and released his fifth studio album, 'Open Invitation'.
2011: Grammy Nomination for 'Open Invitation'
Tyrese's fifth album, 'Open Invitation,' earned him a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album.
May 8, 2012: Release of "How to Get Out of Your Own Way"
Tyrese Gibson released his first book, a self-help guide titled "How to Get Out of Your Own Way", on May 8, 2012, which became a New York Times bestseller.
February 5, 2013: Release of "Manlogy: Secrets of Your Man's Mind Revealed"
Tyrese Gibson co-authored his second book, "Manlogy: Secrets of Your Man's Mind Revealed", with Rev. Run, which was released on February 5, 2013, and also achieved New York Times bestseller status.
2013: TGT Collaboration Album Announced
The formation of TGT, the collaborative group with Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank, culminated in the announcement of their debut album.
2013: Grammy Nomination for 'Open Invitation'
Tyrese received his third Grammy nomination for 'Open Invitation' at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
2014: 'Black Rose' in the Works
Tyrese was working on his album 'Black Rose'.
July 10, 2015: 'Black Rose' Debuts at Number One
Tyrese's album 'Black Rose' was released on July 10, 2015, and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking his first number-one album.
2015: 'Black Rose' Tops the Charts
'Black Rose,' Tyrese's sixth album, debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 in 2015, becoming his highest-charting album.
2016: Appearance in 'Ride Along 2'
Tyrese made an appearance in the comedy film 'Ride Along 2'.
January 2017: Purchase of Atlanta Home
Tyrese Gibson purchased a $4 million residence in Atlanta, Georgia in January 2017.
February 14, 2017: Marriage to Samantha Lee
Tyrese Gibson married Samantha Lee on February 14, 2017.
October 2017: 'Identity Theft' Project Announced
Tyrese announced he was working on 'Identity Theft,' a project showcasing his alter ego, Black Ty.
2017: Scheduling Conflict with Transformers: The Last Knight
Tyrese Gibson was unable to reprise his role as Sergeant Robert Epps in "Transformers: The Last Knight" in 2017 due to scheduling conflicts with "The Fate of the Furious".
2017: 'The Fate of the Furious'
Tyrese appeared in 'The Fate of the Furious'.
October 1, 2018: Birth of Daughter
Tyrese Gibson and Samantha Lee welcomed their daughter on October 1, 2018.
March 2019: Role in Morbius
In March 2019, Tyrese Gibson joined the cast of Sony's Spider-Man spinoff "Morbius", starring alongside Jared Leto.
December 2020: Divorce from Samantha Lee
Tyrese Gibson and Samantha Lee announced their divorce in December 2020.
February 2023: Release of "Don't Think You Ever Loved"
Tyrese released "Don't Think You Ever Loved," featuring Lenny Kravitz, a single from his upcoming album 'Beautiful Pain', in February 2023.
August 25, 2023: Release of "Love Transaction"
Tyrese released "Love Transaction," his second single from the upcoming album 'Beautiful Pain', on August 25, 2023.
