Antoine Davis, also known as (DeRay Davis) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for his role as Ray-Ray the Hustle Guy in Barbershop and Barbershop 2: Back in Business. He's also had roles on shows such as Reno 911 and ComicView. He is one of the recurring cast members from Season 1 to Season 8, and his return to the show in Season 10 and returned again in Season 15 until Season 18, and returned once again in Season 20, of the improv comedy show Wild 'N Out on MTV, VH1, and MTV2.
Biography[]
DeRay began his career in comedy clubs, shortly after moving to Los Angeles. He won the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition and was a standout for the Cedric the Entertainer Tour. He is best known for his role as Ray-Ray the Hustle Guy in the two Barbershop films. He's also had roles in numerous films such as Semi-Pro, 21 Jump Street, All Eyez on Me, and Meet the Blacks. Davis appeared on several skits on Kanye West's first two albums, "The College Dropout" and "Late Registration", mostly impersonating comedian Bernie Mac. He has also hosted the game shows Mind of a Man on the Game Show Network and Joking Off on MTV/MTV2. Davis then hosted the revived version of Hip Hop Squares, which aired on VH1 and was executive produced by entertainer Ice Cube.
Trivia[]
- He appeared in 6 episodes in Seasons 1 and 7, 5 episodes in Seasons 2 and 5, 3 episodes in Season 3, 9 episodes in Season 4, 7 episodes in Season 6, 4 episodes in Seasons 8, 15, and 20, 10 episodes in Season 16, 2 episodes in Season 17, and 12 episodes in Season 18.
- He was entirely on the Old School team in Season 15, Season 17, and Season 18.
- He appeared as a "Team Captain" in Season 20.
- He was entirely on the Black Team in Season 20, except for the "Bruce Bruce/K Camp" episode.
- He is the second original cast member to win the Comedy Championship Belt, with the first being Katt Williams in Season 4.
- He has appeared in How High 2 with his fellow cast members DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Teresa Topnotch.
- He hosted the revival of Hip-Hop Squares on VH1.
- He is the older brother of R&B singer Steph Jones.
- His birth sign is Pisces.
- He has a daughter named Brooke.
- He's had numerous roles in films.
- He had a recurring role on the FOX soap opera drama, Empire.
- He currently has a recurring role on the FX crime drama, Snowfall.
- He appeared with comedian, Mo'nique in the "Truth Hurts" video for R. Kelly.
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