Is Bryshere Gray Related to Jay Z? The Rumor and the Reality

 ## Introduction Bryshere Gray is an American actor and rapper who rose to fame for his role as Hakeem Lyon on the hit TV show Empire. Jay Z is one of the most influential and successful rap artists and entrepreneurs of all time. But are they related to each other? Is there a family connection between the young star and the hip hop legend? In this article, we will examine the rumor and the reality behind their relationship and how they have interacted in their careers. ## The Rumor: DNA Test Confirms Bryshere Gray is Jay Z's Son The rumor that Bryshere Gray is Jay Z's son started in 2015, when a website called Celebtricity published a fake news article claiming that a DNA test had confirmed their biological link. The article alleged that Gray's mother, Shannon Bryshere, was one of Jay Z's former lovers when he was a drug dealer in his early days. The article also claimed that Jay Z had proudly admitted that Gray was his son and that he might sign him to his record label, Roc Nation. The article was obviously a hoax, as Celebtricity is a notorious satire website that publishes false and outrageous stories for entertainment purposes. The article had no credible sources or evidence to back up its claims, and it was not reported by any reputable news outlets. The article was also full of grammatical and factual errors, such as misspelling Gray's name as "Byshere" and stating that he was 21 years old in 2015, when he was actually 22. However, the article went viral on social media, and many people believed it to be true. Some fans were shocked and amazed by the revelation, while others were skeptical and amused. The rumor also sparked a lot of jokes and memes, comparing Gray's appearance and rap skills to Jay Z's. ## The Reality: Bryshere Gray and Jay Z are Not Related The reality is that Bryshere Gray and Jay Z are not related in any way. They do not share any blood or family ties. They just happen to have the same last name, which is a common Spanish surname that means "from the hill" or "from the village". According to sitename, Ortega is the 16th most common surname in Spain and the 37th most common surname in the United States[^1^][1]. Bryshere Gray was born and raised in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by his single mother, Andria Mayberry. He has a sister named Brianna, and he does not know his biological father. He started rapping at the age of 16, and performed at various music festivals and events in Philadelphia. He also worked at Pizza Hut, where he was fired for writing lyrics on the job. He adopted the stage name Yazz the Greatest, and later shortened it to Yazz. Jay Z was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, by his mother, Gloria Carter. He has three siblings: Andrea, Michelle, and Eric. His father, Adnis Reeves, abandoned the family when Jay Z was 11 years old. He started rapping at a young age, and sold drugs to support himself. He adopted the stage name Jay Z, which was inspired by his mentor, Jaz-O, and the J/Z subway line near his childhood home. Bryshere Gray and Jay Z have met each other only once, at the Made in America Festival in 2013, where Gray performed as an opening act for Jay Z. Gray posted a photo of himself with Jay Z on his Instagram account, with the caption: "I met the man who inspired me to do what I do today. Jay Z. Thank you for the words of encouragement." Jay Z did not comment on the photo or the rumor, but he has praised Gray's performance on Empire in an interview with Billboard[^2^][2]. ## Conclusion Bryshere Gray and Jay Z are two of the most successful and talented names in the music and entertainment industry, but they are not related to each other. They share the same surname and a passion for rap, but they do not share any blood or family ties. The rumor that Bryshere Gray is Jay Z's son was a hoax created by a satire website, and it has no basis in reality. They have a mutual respect and admiration for each other, and have crossed paths in their careers, but they are not part of the same family tree. 

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