‘Empire’ actor Shut Down After Trying to Jump Line at Memphis Club

‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray was turned away when he tried to pull rank on people waiting in line at a popular Memphis nightspot Saturday night.

Gossip tabloid TMZ.com reports Gray, 21, “came out of nowhere” and bogarded his way to the front of a line outside one of the nightclubs that dot Memphis’ famous Beale Street.

Gray, who plays wannabe rapper Hakeem Lyon on ‘Empire’, thought he was important enough to jump the line. Most celebrities have household names that opens doors for them without waiting on line.

Unfortunately for Gray, the bouncer had no clue who he was — even after he showed the bouncer his ID.

Before joining the cast of Empire, Gray was a struggling rapper who went by the nom de guerre “Yazz the Greatest”.

A witness told TMZ there were at least 35 people waiting in line. The witness said a shouting match ensued between Gray, his bodyguard and the no-nonsense bouncer.

Guess who lost the argument?

Gray and his bodyguard finally left when the bouncer refused to budge. Gray later attended the 2015 Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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Just Keya

*laughs* Welp…
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Drip drop..drip drop
MzApple

am so mad at the Power Finale
WHITTYwithWORDS

Welp. Humble thy self or embarrass thy self.
http://citygirlzen.blogspot.com/ missarewa

some people can’t have nice things…
Lenina Just Lenina

Bryshere… Kinda name is that? I get aggravated when I see/hear it.
Jusstlookn2

Go Hakem..to the back of the line
DDNY

yazz betta calm his little azz down.
Afternoon Roses, feel like i aint sleep in a yr. seen him on Tenn choice awards. hopefully they make new music for next season. kinda tired off
‘YOU’RE SO BEAUTIFUL
‘
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers

He thinks folks know him
And PRECIOUS twerked
DDNY

OH LORD, couldnt beleeb my eyes.
Bootcampgirl

That’s my shat though…
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers

Right. Up down up down up down FON (fugg on)
DDNY

its cute and uplifting, but music move so fast…
lets get something hot out
harley_quinn2.0

Me too…Me fawking too man
DDNY

stop being mean. the ones i think will last are
WHAT IS LOVE & CONQUERER.
DDNY

HI Harley! i dont watch power, but i read the finale was deep?
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers

at the “ones that will last”
Bootcampgirl

I’m ready to go home…
In other news: I GOT THE JOB..WOOOHOOO!!! but, I got into a little bit of trouble earlier this year following my brother’s death so I don’t know how this BG check is gonna work out..:nervous: :hopeful:
DDNY

Jussie seemed tired. i think Lee Daniels wearing him down. H e doesnt have that bright eyed look N-e-more:(
this business will steal your soul
DDNY

GOOD LUCK
Whats meant for you cannot be lost or taken away.
Bootcampgirl

I don’t hear any of those songs getting radio play in my neck of the woods…
Bootcampgirl

Thank You, I’m trying to stay optimistic but I am a born pessimist…my glass is ALWAYS half empty…
Smartypants

Lmfao. You’re not Jayz, boo. But I don’t even think someone as known as him would pull a stunt like that! I bet the club was wack and rinky dink, too. Memphis ain’t it.

Sidenote: anyone else feel like he’s so ugly he’s cute? Like…he’s got an interesting and haunting face.
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Congrats. Jesus will fix it. Just be honest about it. This chick in my department was with the temp svc they offered her a fulltime job and she got walked out last week cause she lied and said she had a degree.. They contacted the school and the school said she ain’t never even filled out an app. Sad thing is she would still have a job if she told the truth.
DDNY

i have heard ‘GOOD ENUFF’ on the radio. and it streams alot on Pandora?
Smartypants

Congrats on your new gig!
Bootcampgirl

Thanks..
Jusstlookn2

Girl you got it…Sorry about your loss, I didn’t know about that. Bear Hug.

You didn’t go behind the bars did you? As long as you good with drug and didn’t default with Sallie Mae you should be good.
Bootcampgirl

what neck you claiming??
DDNY

upstate Ny
harley_quinn2.0

Hey DD! I didn’t like it. The entire season was great overall but they dropped the ball on the finale.
Smartypants

That ish was catchy af.

*Goes to YouTube*
Bootcampgirl

Thanks, it was a rough time for me and my family…No, no drugs, I just say NO #currently..me and that bish have an arrangement…
WHITTYwithWORDS

OH and Also RIP…Mr. Julian Bond
Lenina Just Lenina

?????
Bootcampgirl

Oh, ok, that’s probably it, I’m in slower lower DE..
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers

Don’t worry.
Jusstlookn2

Ohh No, that dreadful. Several years back I usta work at Nords on the week-ends and this chic was awesome at sales….She said she had never worked there before….UMMM did you not think they was gonna find out, when they put in your social. DUMMY, she didn’t even get fired, she had just left. So she got terminated.
DDNY

i wish i had starz! for now i have stik with Tuesday’s Have and Have Nots.
last wk they had white son in jail sucking someone peen, he was crying like a bish!
WHITTYwithWORDS

BISHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH….also my condolences about your brother.
Wildcat34

I’m so sick of Angela!! I don’t like Ghost and Tommy having conflict!
Jusstlookn2

You got it…Whatcha going to be doing….well at much as you can say…
WHITTYwithWORDS

oh wow…I have never had a job to actually check
Bootcampgirl

Well, in DE they took that question off the app so I never put it down and it wasn’t discussed during the interview…When I’m asked about it, hopefully I’ll still be considered for employment, I’ll be honest…
Ruby shine

Yazz was like my presence is a present ” Merry Christmas ya’ll! ?
Jusstlookn2

Dearest Ms. Sandra – Thanks for privilege to repost gifs, I was really Struggl!ng.
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Well she actually has until tomm EOB to produce the degree. I said where is it..She said I don’t know I think it’s in my attic somewhere. I said did you call the school she said they are going through a system change. I said well you should be able to give them a copy of your transcript for review..She said they have the transcript they want the degree…head laid on my own shoulders…bih you lying..what is better than a transcript?? my connect is the one that told me they couldn’t pull the transcript. she never got to work on time anyways and was always calling in or leaving early for a catastrophe.
Bootcampgirl

It’s working for a non-profit, but instead of counseling, which I am absolutely burnt out from, I’ll will be helping people sign up for health insurance..
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Well you should be good then!!!!
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers

When I first heard that back in the 90’s it was cute and funny, but nvrmnd
AllmylifeIhadtofight

I catch myself singing it and then want to put myself in the corner…
Bootcampgirl

She was just stupid…
Jusstlookn2

TEARS, TEARS TEARS i’m chuckling. I keep my transcripts in my purse. NOE LIE or locked in my desk.
Smartypants

Dang. That’s crazy
WHITTYwithWORDS

OK? see had a answer for anything. Somebody wanted her out.
AllmylifeIhadtofight

I told her it took my school 10 mins to electronically send my new school my transcripts. She was looking at me like… bih your ID watching azz know I’m lying..
Smartypants

I need to start doing that
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers

Exactly! I got a sealed (extra)copy(never bean opened) of mine(stuck into the cork board), JUST IN CASE somebody wanna hire me to do some more shatt.
<—is READY
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Nawl bew she just a liar. They ain’t having a system change for 3 weeks. The POE contacted the school, they don’t even show you’ve ever applied..
Jusstlookn2

Okay….ACA? for the state/broker? I’m so nosy

This is my 3rd enrollment. To triage issues with states and other issues
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers

PULeeze don’t turn this post into INS101
Jusstlookn2

Yeah, and she was mean. She usta steal my customers.
WHITTYwithWORDS

I mean usually they take your word for it and also doesn’t the temp ppl check that? either way…sads
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers

Martin’s moms
Bootcampgirl

It is..
Buttercup

Maybe he should’ve brought Jussie with him.
WHITTYwithWORDS

Yup…I have mine in email and a sealed copy…smh
Smartypants

Yes. RIP. He seemed like such a nice man, and he was handsome.
WHITTYwithWORDS

Whale Damn….
Jusstlookn2

Ma’am where is your degree
WHITTYwithWORDS

Hell Gabby could have got him in
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers

Shoulda jooked her up by the collar in the break room
WHITTYwithWORDS

Ahhhh Wat a minute Bish…Where are YOUR papahs
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Some do and some temps don’t. And nope they verify up here due to the type of clients we deal with. I would be on your side about someone wanting her out… but umm her attendance was horrible.. her slew footed azz would get here everyday around 8:50-9:00.. She missed days every or every other week.. but they figured since she knew the system it was better than a complete new person
Bootcampgirl

People say I’m mean too..They can not believe I am a server PT, they pay me nicely to put on that fake smile, sometimes…
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Still at the school in the catalog waiting for her to enroll.. One of the admin said she is going to buy a fake diploma online..
harley_quinn2.0

Can’t say I’m surprised. He’s 21, and on a big show. Of course he’s smelling himself.
AllmylifeIhadtofight

I have copies of both of mine. Plus one of my colleges lets you print a copy of the unofficial one off.
Jusstlookn2

Yeah the temp people should have checked. They check everything…I remember eons ago…I lived abroad and they was dying to get the numbers so they could check my reference across the seas. I was like ohh ya’ll get up in the middle of the night.

the number start with 011…get up at 2am you probably catch them. SMH
Buttercup

Woot woooooooot! Congratulations!!!! Just be upfront about what’s in your past. If they won’t hire you because of that then they can eat a hot bowl of dacks. Well, depending on what you did. LOL
Jusstlookn2

Iz her name Justlookn?

ohh no, cause I get there at 11am
AllmylifeIhadtofight

I’ve been carrying mine around for the last two weeks since I enrolled in school again.. So you paying money to graduate and your degree is in the attic somewhere….bih……
shaybytheway

If I was the owner or promoter, I would’ve been mad. Any celebrity attendance (even d list) boosts attendence.
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers

“Unfortunately for Gray, the bouncer had no clue who he was — even after he showed the bouncer his ID.”
Picture this. Sicily 1922….
I’m dying picturing this ish up top! ^^^
Him, sliding his wallet outta some tight pants, and breaking out the ID to show the bouncer
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers

I didn’t know about your brother
WHITTYwithWORDS

You what is crazy I find that there is a level of income where is 50-80 a year they don’t even probably check ish…not saying in this case but ijs…
Bootcampgirl

Thanks, it was in February..
Jusstlookn2

Can she back date it. Said “fake” degree LMBO
GHOST
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers
Buttercup

Like a Furby
Letmecommentbeforeicant

He thought he was Taraji, Terrence, or Jussie
hotntot95

MPD dont play that Debo shyt down here on Beale Street, get it together lil dude from Empire
OpinionHated

I enjoyed it…. although some parts were kinda unrealistic – like all of Kanan’s scenes and did I get it correctly and the DA is working for Lobos? Angela deserves to die for how she did po Greg… I just knew he was gonna snuff her…..
Jusstlookn2

You were missing for a second, but you never said anything. You are survivor.
Jusstlookn2

My employer checked and one company didn’t verify and had to fax over W2 to prove salary. YEAP
OpinionHated

ditto but its all Ghosts fault…. he keeps telling Tommy half truths – that’s bound to break any relationship up…. LMAO at Stern’s face after his wife took all de munnee
Hmmm~?

The bouncer was probably white. He should’ve known some white person wouldn’t know who he was. Shyt, I’m black and barely even know who he is, with his ole tooty froot butt.
OpinionHated

Is this 1980’s hairdo wearing fool even old enough to get in a club……
Bootcampgirl

TBH, he’s in a better place. The hardest thing was how he went, it was a fluke…Jumped off the back of a truck trying to get home, slipped on the wet grass and bust his head on the concrete..luckily some passerbys were there so they could call 911…and stayed with him until they came…
Smartypants

*dead*
Bootcampgirl

Tink Tink is supposed to be getting out of jail this Friday..
Jusstlookn2

wearing him down or OUT?
DDNY

chile, its country hea too
DDNY

wearin that azz out. OOPS!
Jusstlookn2

That’s so unfortunate. How old was he? How is the rest of the family? Your mother?
88

N*gga you ain’t got Noooo Juice – Boosie Badazz
Low E. {CIRCA 1908}

YOU CANNOT BE FROM OUTSIDE OF MEMPHIS AND “THANK” YOU FINNA SKIP 35 OF US…NO BUENO.
DDNY

Me too
DDNY

mine too. i have to train myself. but, i dont beleive till i c
Bootcampgirl

30, his birthday was last Friday…He’s on my dad’s side, papa was a rolling stone..His mother still is taking it hard but my dad, who is his namesake, is just masking it with the white stuff…
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Yep they should have.. Cause I know they almost wanted my blood type.
MzApple

it was all over the damn place, and how kanan survive that fire(unreal) and i don’t like how he did Tommy and how Angela did Greg smh.. I was hoping at least someone shoot Angela before it was over but her and Ghost got away with everything. This ninja waited all season to be gangsta and start murking folks (side-eye)..he aint shatttt and his bih aint shat.I was disgusted with Angie
AllmylifeIhadtofight

LOL you a fool…
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Some companies don’t. My last company didn’t check and didn’t even do drug test and it was a Finance company…
Petty_boots

Welp, least he got in the teen choice awards ?
Petty_boots

Right? Get one role and don’t know how to act. But hey, ion watch empire either. I only know him from here.
MissyJ

Betchu the club puts out an announcement he is welcomed anytime….
<—Doesn'tTalkToStrangers

Awww Boot I hope everything gets better for them. I’ll say a prayer.
scentsychick30

Ha they said no Hakeem who?now cookie would’ve been able to jump the line??
Jusstlookn2

Well, hopefully with time it will be some comfort, as the pain never goes away. I know you position GOT on your last nerves, so hopefully you will simply LOVE IT.

Prayers for you dad and the mother.

When will you get the final word on position?
WHITTYwithWORDS

Yup I work for one…didn’t do anything.
AllmylifeIhadtofight

No lie: I have my office door closed for lunch.. Why one of my co-workers just opened the door and got an eye full… Stocking cap on, wig on desk…knock next time rude bish. I kept eating my Cheetos…
WHITTYwithWORDS

lmao…..
Bootcampgirl

Thanks, whenever the background comes through, she said Tuesday probably. Is this the line of work you are in??
aRoth

They callin’ securr-t, rat now! And how they feel it’s ok to just open yo door when it’s closed???!!! Rude bishes.
starr79

so nobody gonna talk about Rihanna dissing corny ass matt barnes
Jusstlookn2

I can’t stand you, for making me spit out this last of the Cold Stone that I had hidden since Friday. You is BOLD….you know you not suppose to take off until you go to bathroom orrrrrrr in the car.
AllmylifeIhadtofight

I just sent you the pic on IG
Jusstlookn2

Hey Roth baby….

Stat alert where is It’s Me..
AllmylifeIhadtofight

My damn office door is closed for a reason.. Shid she need to learn how to knock.. hell..
aRoth

….or at home right before you lay down.
AllmylifeIhadtofight

I’m calling HR on her rude azz.. The policy is to knock on closed doors…
aRoth

Hey! I seent her a lil this mernin’. I’ll put out a bat signal with your name on it.
aRoth

…b/c I was about to say….
Jusstlookn2

IT health care
aRoth

…..or not one allocated fugg.
aRoth

A big show to US, not everybody else. LOL
Jusstlookn2

I use to do counseling as well, but…Don’t take this wrong way. (i’m too frank) When I considered buying razors and handing them folks, I knew it was time to walk away.
AllmylifeIhadtofight

I gave not a negative 0 fuq… Hell I even knock when the door is open and wait until I’m invited in… Learn personal space rules.
WHITTYwithWORDS

I mean you could have been doing an afternoon delight..rude azz
aRoth

Speaking of Jussie………I am on the hunt for this coat HE had on in an episode. He was in the booth singing with Estelle (I forget the song) and he had on some sort of LIGHT GREY pea type coat. That coat was HOT! Any fashionista’s (girl or boy) know where I can find it? A start?
Buttercup

Maaaan
Wildcat34

Yes, who knows what will happen! I wonder who put that card on Ghost’s desk? Everyone was looking crazy throughout the episode. LOL
Jusstlookn2

Yes, that is pea coat…they range from thousands to a couple of dollars at thrift store. Try military surplus as well.
Jusstlookn2

You right.
AllmylifeIhadtofight

BUT ABOUT THAT RECEIPT though!!!! LMAO!!
OpinionHated

I think Kanan did…. he need to just die…..
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Plus it ain’t a secret I wear wigs. I had them so confused last week. I wore my hair different every day. I had my natural curls one day, blonde one day, long down to bootie bone straight jet black on wed, 4/30 mix curly long wig on thurs and back to my curly on Friday…
Just Keya

Freaking dead!!!! hahahahaha. Said a bish like variety. hahahha
harley_quinn2.0

Now see that’s why I stay away from Tyler Perry productions
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Gurl these sprites be like um oh….One of them stopped me and said well how many do you own… have we ever see your real hair. a lot and yes you have…
AllmylifeIhadtofight

what??/ It’s my lunch you know these combs get aggravating after while.
Just Keya

hahahahahahahah. OMG your confusing the sprites. lol. hahahahahah.
http://theempirefiend.tumblr.com/ Bird

Yazz is young so I’m going to give him a break for now, but he better grow out of this shat of I’ma start clowning him. I’m tryin to like you boy. Don’t ruin it.
Jusstlookn2

Nobody care about warhed up Matt Barnes looking like skeletore
Just Keya

Not one soul. At all.
Buttercup

I wish I could’ve seen the look on her face. I don’t know why I envision your wig sitting on your desk like Cousin It or something. You should’ve had your feet on the desk and digging in your toes. I’d bet she’d knock next time.
Jusstlookn2

Tears LOVE IT….
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Feet on desk… LOL or it could have been one of the days I’m changing for the gym she woulda seen some skin. She was like oh my you’re crazy…
AllmylifeIhadtofight

Girl one of them ask me how do you do that?? Can I wear a wig…. eyes rolling.
AllmylifeIhadtofight

She working a lil bit. Plus the hypocrisy in the Dr. Dre post pissed her off.
harley_quinn2.0

50 don’t want to die even if it’s for the betterment of the show ???….Angela and Ghost make me sick….Bastards deserve each other.
harley_quinn2.0

Oh and Red (Holly) should’ve stayed where she was. She serves no purpose.
AllmylifeIhadtofight

NEW POST… I’ll see yall after 3 unless I can sneak on my phone. I got training for this new position.
Just Keya

Good Luck!
Cricket404

If he had people, they should have contacted the club promoter, his name would have been on the list and a table with free bottles would have been at his disposal.
MzApple

she’s is jealous of Tommy and Ghost’s relationship and that’s going to get her killed
WHITTYwithWORDS

Have fun!
DDNY

DEAD AZZ. sumtimes he take it to far. dont nobody wanna internalize that. my spirit cant take it.
imright

he thought he was on set ???
YES I SAID IT…

The reason why this happened is bcuz the club was not expecting him, most celebs have their assistant, PR, or their manger call ahead to let them know that the celeb is coming to the club or venue so it wouldn’t be a problem getting in and getting a vip spot. However when u are not known for visiting a club of course they not gone let u move in like that, u gotta wait just like everyone else
aRoth

I know they can be found any where. I want to know where I can find THAT particular coat that he had on. Not all peacoats are created equally.
Sassy

See he should’ve put on a performance and he would’ve gotten in
Sassy

He said if he was one of the producers Kanan would’ve been gone and that’s the only reason he got a story line, selfish bastid
Sassy

Well they said next season Tasha’s gansta supposed to be in full force
<3 LoveDreamLive <3

Congrats Girl!!!!!!! WHOOHOOOOOO!!!!

*Fingers Crossed on BG check
Readytochokemothernatureonout

Mr. Gray welp he learned that there day….
Jusstlookn2

ohh you wanna pay a high price for it….give me a minute or two.
Ms. Moore

I know right!! Then Kanan escaped!!! Ghost better watch his back next season. He got it coming from ALL angles!!
Ms. Moore

Me too! Me and my husband’s mouth were on the floor at the end, lol. I also lost a little respect for Tasha for messing with Shawn! Out of ALL the men she could have messed with! Ain’t no way I’m messing with a man that had sex with my bestie! No ma’am!
Ms. Moore

I can’t stand that b!tch!!! Lol
aRoth

I didn’t say alladat. LOL I want to know the designer, so I can stalk him or her, in addition to finding a replica of that SAME coat. I KNOW it’s out there.
Tippie Toes

Well just goes to show folks that pay their money should be treated fairly
MzApple

yeah that didn’t sit well with me either I also felt like they had no chemistry
Jusstlookn2

Come to new post.
Wildcat34

LOL! You think that bitter old thug did? LOL when Shawn said that.
starr79

I see he tried it though her response was to die for
Bootcampgirl

Thanks girly!!
Bootcampgirl

Not taken the wrong way at all, sometimes I feel like telling them to walk off the shortest cliff…I stopped working with adults becuase I was burnt and thought these juveniles would be better…hell to the naw….I was dead ass wrong with that assumption…
Jusstlookn2

contact info
I’ll keep it up for minute….

this user at Geemail DOT COM

Can tell you about JOB
thaye

I logged in just to say me too and up vote your post, lol
AllmylifeIhadtofight

HEY!!!!! lol
Kimberly

Lmao?
Kimberly

What happened i missed it?!
OpinionHated

Yo I almost peed myself when he said that – bitter ole thug… ha ha ha priceless…. You think Lobos is screwing the DA – I think that DA is sexy as phuck and Lobos was talking about his novella look and giving him the eye – and then when the DA called Lobos Jeffe (boss) I was like hey they down w/each other….
Liah

Another article….And this is news because>>>>>(yawn)
Wildcat34

LMAO!!! It seemed like they were working together for a minute. I’m not sure, but that DA is sexy! And is it just me or does Shawn look like Dwayne Wade. I didn’t notice at first and when I did…he soon turned ugly!
$103237338

Maybe after season 2 he can just go to the front of the line until then u better wait like everyone else…
Billy

Drip drop-drip-drippity-drop lmao
Comcast Rep Wendel Garrett

You can upgrade, contact Wendel Garrett on fb “Never know when you will need a Good Cable Guy”….
Michelle Dotts

Maybe it was meant for him to be there at the particular time…. Js
mzwhang90210

You should’ve had your feet on the desk and digging in your toes.
Lorenzo Chaps

I hate hearing this. I swear I dont make anyone feel more important than me. All the attn he’s been getting has him thinking he’s a star. Nope, Taraji is the star of Empire, you’re just along for the ride, for now. As mentioned in my previous posts (click here and here), the writing of Empire better improve this second season.
Lorenzo Chaps

I hate hearing this. I swear I dont make anyone feel more important than me. All the attn he’s been getting has him thinking he’s a star. Nope, Taraji is the star of Empire, you’re just along for the ride, for now. As mentioned in my previous posts (click here and here), the writing of Empire better improve this second season.
Lorenzo Chaps

I hate hearing this. I swear I dont make anyone feel more important than me. All the attn he’s been getting has him thinking he’s a star. Nope, Taraji is the star of Empire, you’re just along for the ride, for now. As mentioned in my previous posts (click here and here), the writing of Empire better improve this second season.
Kris Jay Baker

Aw the boo boo thought he was important LMAO
Gina Waters

LOL
chytiera

lol I love your songs
Wakando Shamar Taylor

Keep memphis outcha mouth
Bootcampgirl

Got it, mines will be a full name(corny) a number at the hottest mail..
Jusstlookn2

I ain’t see it
jusstlookn2 @ g mail
txgrits

or Lobos.. cause neither one of them or dead like he wanted them to be.

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