Larray Merritt, better known as Larray, is an American influencer, singer, YouTuber, and TikTok content creator born on July 22, 1998, in Compton, California, under the sign of Cancer. He is well-known for his online viral videos and for being a member of The Hype House.
Early Years
Larray (Pinterest)There isn’t much information available on Larray’s childhood or education. Although his family’s identity is unclear, Larray said in an interview with AwesomenessTV that he has 13 siblings: ‘Interesting fact. I have thirteen brothers and sisters, and I’m not joking. My dad… My father is… He’s ‘been around the block,’ as the saying goes.
Although Larray grew up in Los Angeles, he moved out of the city with his father when he was in his teens.
Career
Vine
Larray began his career as a content creator in 2015 when he began releasing amusing videos on Vine, where he quickly grew to over 100,000 followers. Although Larray’s Vines are no longer available because the program has been withdrawn, there are compilation videos of his content available on the internet.
YouTube
Larray began investigating other alternatives after earning a large following on Vine, long before the site was shut down, and launched his own YouTube channel.
His first appearance on the site was with the video “My Night Routine!” on June 15, 2015, which has received over a million views to date.
Larray benefited from YouTube’s video structure since he was able to post longer videos on a variety of topics such as lifestyle, make-up, fashion, video games, and internet viral challenges. Larray’s YouTube channel presently has over six million subscribers.
Larray has published several songs, including “First Place,” “Last Place,” “Latina,” “Thanos,” and “Canceled,” in addition to partnering with other well-known YouTubers such as James Charles and The Dolan Twins.
TikTok
Larray recently began publishing content on the short video platform TikTok, where he has amassed over 12 million followers.
His web content comprises amusing videos of himself and his pals dancing, as well as other comic situations.
His TikTok stardom earned him a position in The Hype House, a creative collective created by 19 individuals in early 2020 to become a “collab house,” a tradition of influencers that consists of a group living together in a house. This can give designers the tools they need to collaborate, as well as ’emotional support for what can be a taxing vocation,’ as the New York Times puts it.
Chase Hudson, Larray’s fellow TikTok star and buddy, came up with the idea for The Hype House. The residence is in Los Angeles.
What Is The Meaning Behind His Stage Name?
Larray is a blend of his given name Larri and Miley “Ray” Cyrus’ second name, who was Larray’s childhood idol and favorite singer.
Private Life
Ethnicity
Larray has stated that he is of mixed race, as his mother is Caucasian and his father is Afro Latino.
Boyfriend
Larray is openly homosexual and began dating fellow influencer and TikToker Brady Potter, who is also a current member of The Hype House, in March 2019. Larray commemorated their relationship in October 2020 with a nice photo of them together uploaded on Instagram, with the caption:’relationships come with a lot of ups and downs, but somehow a year and 6 months later u still find a way to put up with me.’ ‘Happy anniversary, white dude John Smith.’ The photo has received over a million likes and over 26,000 comments.
His Father’s Relationship
Larray has previously made several jokes about his connection with his father, including comparing him to Marvel’s villain Thanos from the film “Avengers: Endgame,” since they both allegedly ‘disappeared.’
Despite his casual approach toward it and the bad speculations surrounding his connection with his father, Larray uploaded a photo of himself with his father on his Instagram account in June 2020 with the caption: ‘happy fathers day dad. Miss us.
Although the post was intended to honor the love between father and son, it sparked additional speculations, and some of Larray’s fans wondered if his father was still alive.
In a later video, Larray denied those claims, explaining that his father is currently imprisoned, which is why he misses him.
Death Scam
Someone on the internet released a link to channel45news in September 2020, claiming that Larray had died, citing ‘epilepsy in household functions’ as the cause.
Despite the severe nature of the matter, it was eventually proven that the message was a hoax and that Larray is still alive. Despite this, several of Larray’s admirers began wondering about his current condition on his social media sites.
Party Disagreement
Larray attended a surprise birthday party in July 2020, planned by model and influencer Nikita Dragun.
Several online superstars, like Charli D’Amelio and James Charles, attended the party. The media slammed the party for taking place amid the pandemic lockdown in Los Angeles, where COVID-19 infections are on the rise. Tyler Oakley, a YouTuber, also publicly expressed his displeasure with the party, tagging some of its assistants – including Larray – on Twitter with the message: ‘please consider social distancing, mask-wearing, and using your massive platforms to encourage responsibility during a worldwide pandemic.’
‘I get 100% where ur coming from & that was a dumb thing to do,’ Larray responded to this Tweet. I’ll do better and take this nonsense more seriously. ‘Thank you, Tyler, much love’
Net Worth
Larray’s net worth is predicted to be more than $1 million as of late 2020, thanks to his work as a social media influencer, YouTuber, and TikTok.
Body Structure
Larray (Pinterest)Larray has a slim but athletic body and attractive features. He stands 5ft 9ins (1.80m) tall and weighs about 132lbs (60kgs).
Fascinating Facts
- Several of his videos include his grandmother.
- In his early adolescence, he ran a Miley Cyrus fan page.
- Pokemon is his favorite video game.
- He was injured in August 2020 while attempting to dance to Cardi B’s song “WAP.”
- Selena Gómez shares his birthdate.