Which movie did Tyrese Gibson and Ving Rhames star in? Former reveals why he didn't like his co-star who left him 'triggered'

Tyrese Gibson is trending on social media after he recalled the time he worked with Ving Rhames in the 2001 film Baby Boy. The F9 star shared the details during his appearance on the podcast Million Dollaz Worth of Game on August 24, 2024.

Gibson grabbed the public's attention when he opened up about his discomfort around Ving Rhames and explained why he does not like him. Gibson said:

"I was not acting in Baby Boy. That n***a Ving Rhames definitely triggered the s**t out of me. I don't like the n***a to this day."

Tyrese Gibson said that although he still gets to meet Rhames on different occasions, he behaves differently in front of the Piranha 3D star. Gibson continued:

"I don't give the f**k where we at, what clothes we got on, what we doing, what event – it could be the Golden Globes – I see that n***a across the room I be like, 'Man, f**k that n***a back there."

During the conversation, Tyrese Gibson stated that his character, Jody Summers, was somewhat inspired by his life. The reason for this was Ving Rhames, whose character Melvin was dating Summers' mother, Juanita, which contributed to bringing realism to the film. The drama film also featured Snoop Dogg, Taraji P. Henson, and others.

Netizens took to the comments section of The Neighborhood Talk's Instagram post to share their reactions, with many praising Gibson, saying that he appeared similar and his looks have not changed yet. A few others were also seen recalling the choking scene featuring Gibson and Rhames.

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Tyrese Gibson opens up about why he has not released his new album until now

The 45-year-old's successful singing career has helped him accumulate a huge fanbase over the years. Notably, his last major project came out around nine years ago, and now his fans are eagerly waiting for the release of the latest album, Beautiful Pain.

Tyrese Gibson went live on Instagram on August 21, 2024, where he addressed the reasons behind the album's delay. He said:

"I ain't releasing no album called Beautiful Pain because I just felt like f**king with my ex and singing all these songs about how I feel and how I'm feeling about what I lived and experienced cuz she left me out the blue. Y'all seen all the interviews, You know the only person that ain't call me to say I'm sorry?"

Tyrese Gibson added that he was not trying to portray himself as a victim, adding that he has grown up now. He continued:

"I'm coming up on four years of posting, venting, talking, releasing songs and singles and ain't nobody called me to say 'I'm sorry.'"

Gibson's divorce battle with ex-wife Samantha Lee has also made headlines in recent days. The two were married from 2017 to 2020, and the Squealer star claimed in an Instagram Live video on Thursday, August 22, that Lee was trying to seek $40,000 per month from him for child support.

While appearing on The Breakfast Club this month, the singer became emotional as he spoke about his late mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson. He addressed how he recovered from the loss by saying that he is trying to do his best every day and that there is nothing that can replace his mother.