| Tee Grizzley Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 23, 1994 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Tee Grizzley is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who shot to fame with his debut single titled First Day Out (2016) which was launched just after his release from a prison sentence in October 2016. The song was first premiered on YouTube and crossed the mark of 2 million views within 3 weeks. It also peaked at number 13 on the US Rap charts and was certified ‘Double Platinum’ by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The song’s popularity landed him record deals with 300 Entertainment and Atlantic Recording Corporation in 2017. Tee Grizzley’s first 2 solo studio albums titled Activated (2018) and Scriptures (2019) both made it to the ‘Top 10’ of the US Rap charts. Both his first 2 mixtapes named My Moment (2017) and Still My Moment (2018) peaked in the ‘Top 20’ of the US Rap charts.
Born Name
Terry Sanchez Wallace Jr.
Nick Name
Tee Grizzley, ASBH Tee
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Residence
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Nationality
Education
Tee Grizzley had graduated from the Cody Medicine and Community Health Academy, a high school in his hometown of Detroit. He then attended Michigan State University from 2013 to study finance and accounting but left the course in 2014.
Occupation
Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
Family
- Father – Terry Sanchez Wallace Sr. (d. 2012)
- Mother – Latoya “Twink” Perry
- Siblings – Mar Mar Wallace (Younger Brother)
- Others – Jobina Brown (Aunt) (d. 2019)
Manager
He is represented by Affluent Management Team, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.
Genre
Hip Hop, Rap
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- 300 Entertainment
- Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Grizzley Gang
- Def Jam Recordings
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
95 kg or 209.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Tee Grizzley has dated –
- Celina Powell (2017) – He dated Celina Powell in 2017.
- My’Eisha Agnew – Tee later started dating My’Eisha Agnew. They welcomed a son named Terry Wallace III in February 2021. The couple got engaged in January 2022.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Bulky frame
- Dreadlocked hair
- Sports a trimmed goatee
- Wears a necklace with the words ‘Grizzley Gang’ embossed on it
Tee Grizzley Facts
- He was brought up by his grandmother as his parents were constantly in and out of prison. In 2011, when he was 17 years old, his mother was sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of drug trafficking. A year later, his father was murdered.
- He began developing interest in rap music while he was in middle school and formed a group called All-Stars Ball Hard with his friends, JR, Po, and Lee.
- While he was studying at Michigan State University, he was undergoing financial difficulties and consequently began robbing dormitories with a friend named Jeremy Ford. In February 2014, the duo stole electronics and money worth USD 20k.
- Tee was caught and later released by the authorities, pending investigation. He then fled to Kentucky and was arrested with 2 other men following an attempted robbery at a jewelry store in Lexington, Kentucky. Tee was sentenced to 9 months in prison and an additional 18 months to 15 years were added to his sentence for his misdemeanors at Michigan State University. He was eventually released from prison on October 16, 2016.
- At the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards, he was nominated in the category of ‘Best New Hip Hop Artist’. His first mixtape named My Moment (2017) was also nominated in the category of ‘Best Mixtape’.
- In August 2019, his vehicle was shot at in Detroit, Michigan. Tee survived the incident unharmed. However, his aunt, Jobina Brown was killed in the shooting.
- In May 2021, Tee released his third studio album titled Built for Whatever.
Featured Image by Tee Grizzley / Instagram
