Celebrity Net Worth estimated Tyrese Gibson’s wealth at $3 million, though the actor’s finances had repeatedly been called into question over the years. A recent viral social media video shows Tyrese Gibson getting emotional. Tyrese Gibson, in tears, introduced the video by saying, “Another crying video. This one is different.” He explained that he had woken up with gratitude in his heart and described his tears as an act of thanksgiving, what he called a “gratitude cry.”
The Fast & Furious star then posed a reflective question to his audience:
“When is the last time, you opened your eyes to actually see how blessed you are. It may not be the biggest house but you’re not homeless. You may not have all the money in the world. You maybe just chugging along, but do you see God in the bits and pieces and what he’s doing for you?”
In the latter part of the recording, Gibson also revisited his history of bankruptcy and spoke about his divorce.
Tyrese Gibson faced court over missed child support payments in Georgia

Tyrese Gibson’s financial struggles had spilled into the public eye when, on September 9, 2024, he appeared in Fulton County, Georgia, over missed child support payments. Fandom Wire reported that the Fast & Furious star had not been keeping up with the $10,000 a month owed to his daughter.
Judge Kevin Farmer showed little patience during the proceedings, finding Gibson in contempt after it was revealed that his contributions had been far short of the court order.
Since April 2023, Gibson had reportedly sent only about $2,200 each month. According to TMZ, the judge gave Gibson one last chance to avoid jail. He was ordered to pay $73,000 within 48 hours, a figure that also included $7,500 in attorney fees for his ex-wife, Samantha Lee.
Inside Tyrese Gibson’s journey as a father to daughters Shayla and Soraya
Tyrese Gibson and Norma Mitchell welcomed their daughter, Shayla, on July 11, 2007. Even after their divorce in 2009, Gibson remained committed to nurturing a close relationship with her.
In 2015, the father and daughter turned their bond into something creative, co-authoring a series of children’s books under their own imprint, Gibson and Gibson Publishing.
“She just really brought me up to speed on a lot of things that she feels like her friends would love to read about, so we wrote six books together and I’m getting all of the artwork done on it now,” Gibson told People at the time.
As Shayla grew, Gibson celebrated her milestones with fanfare. Her 16th birthday in 2023 was described by the actor as a “legendary” celebration. Over the years, the pair also made several public appearances together, including the 2015 launch of Fast & Furious Supercharged at Universal Studios and the 2019 premiere of Aladdin.
Gibson later expanded his family with Samantha Lee, welcoming daughter Soraya on October 1, 2018. Speaking to People before her birth, he said,
“Both of our love and energy and magic and families are bonded forever because we’re going to have this child.” he shared.
Two weeks after Soraya’s arrival, Gibson introduced her on Instagram with the caption,
“After embracing her love and joy for the last 2 weeks we decided to share our answered prayer. We’re convinced that ‘God must have spent a little more time on her.’”
In 2021, Lee revealed that Soraya had undergone a successful surgery at age three. She praised Gibson’s presence during the experience, writing,
“When it mattered the most he made it a point to be there, right by her side, Soraya’s superhero- her daddy- was holding her, consoling her, loving her.”
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