Tyrese breaks down in emotional interview as he discusses grieving the loss of his mother, sisters and two ex-wives

Tyrese Gibson has repeatedly broken down in tears on social media. His emotional outbursts have sparked plenty of online jokes, but the R&B singer has struggled with a number of personal issues.

After being publicly called out for an interview on “The Breakfast Club,” Tyrese got the likelihood to inform his story on the Aug. 20 episode of the morning radio show. In the conversation, the “Fast & Furious” actor reflected on the loss of several family members over the past 11 years.

“I’m doing the best I can with every 24 hours I have,” Tyrese told host Charlamagne Tha God when asked how he copes with his grief. As tears began to stream down his face, he continued, “I don’t need tissues. Black men cry.”

Tyrese lost his mother, Priscilla Murray Gibsonin 2022 because of complications from COVID-19 and pneumonia. His two sisters, Salender AND Shonta Gibsondied in 2021 and 2023 respectively.

The deaths of two of his industry colleagues have also weighed on Tyrese. “Baby Boy” director John Singleton was taken off life support in 2019. Tyrese’s “2 Fast 2 Furious” co-star, Paul Walker, died in a automobile crash in 2013.

Tyrese has also experienced the pain of two divorces and a custody battle. Norma Mitchell and Tyrese Gibson were married from 2007 to 2009. The former couple has one daughter, 17-year-old Shayla.

Tyrese Gibson and his second wife, Samantha Gibson, split in 2020 after 4 years of marriage. Samantha gave birth to Tyrese’s 6-year-old daughter, Soraya. In 2023 the judge ordered ordered Samantha to pay greater than $630,000 in back child support and attorney fees.

In 2017, Tyrese posted his infamous “Cryrese” video, which immediately became a web response gif. The viral moment occurred while he was in the middle of a custody battle with Norma over Shayla. He ultimately won joint custody of his older daughter 50/50.

A clip of Tyrese’s appearance on “The Breakfast Club” was posted on the website. Spiritual world Instagram account. Commenters shared their reactions to his tearful testimony, with many defending the Watts native.

“This man was actually crying for help and you made a meme out of him,” wrote an Instagram user. One man admitted in the comments section: “I wish I cried more often.”

Another defender added: “I know people make fun of him, but vulnerability is a sign of strength. One thing you know is that he’ll tell you how he really feels and no one will have to wonder.”

In addition, the poster suggested, “He needs therapy, not continuing these podcasts or social media. I wish him well.” One supporter offered a spiritual response, saying, “Sending him only healing energy. Grief has no time limit. I pray he gets better.”

There have been loads of questions on Tyrese’s mental state. In addition to his passionate social media posts which have led to speculation of a nervous breakdown, the “Baby Boy” star recently raised concerns over his Marvin Gaye-inspired take a look at the Los Angeles Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys preseason game.

“I’ve never been in a better place in my life. I take a medication for anxiety that’s one milligram. It’s called Ativan, and it’s changed my life. I’ve never taken any other version of an anxiety medication,” Tyrese told “The Breakfast Club.”

He also said, “We don’t really want to talk about the ‘crying video’ because when I was asking what you wanted from me, I realized I was really talking to God because I felt like if my life went from a 30-second commercial to almost 30 years of some kind of career, I’d be trying to figure out, ‘What else do you have planned for me?'”

Additionally, Tyrese spoke about the “shame and embarrassment” of the “Cryrese” meme. The 45-year-old artist made it clear that he didn’t wish to “make fun” of mental health, but merely wanted to handle the effects of coping with the uncomfortable side effects of psychiatric medications.

Tyrese’s rise to fame included a Coca-Cola industrial in 1994. He signed with RCA Records in 1998 and released albums such as 1998’s Tyrese, 2002’s I Wanna Go There and 2015’s Black Rose, which topped the charts.

He made his debut in the “Fast and Furious” film series as a forged member of “2 Fast 2 Furious” in 2003. His filmography also includes movies such as “Four Brothers,” “Waist Deep,” and “Transformers.” Tyrese’s next role might be in the drama film “1992,” which can begin a limited theatrical release on August 30.