About
DeRay Davis is an American stand-up comedian and actor born on February 26, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois. He began his career in comedy clubs and gained recognition after winning the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition. Davis is best known for his role as Ray the Hustle Guy in the 'Barbershop' films and as a cast member on MTV's 'Wild 'N Out'. He has also appeared in films such as 'Semi-Pro', '21 Jump Street', and 'How High 2', and has had recurring roles in television series like 'Empire' and 'Snowfall'. Additionally, Davis contributed to Kanye West's albums 'The College Dropout' and 'Late Registration' by providing voice skits.