'Fast & Furious' actor claims mother made him feign special needs to receive government benefits.

Both the 'Fast & Furious' and 'Transformers' franchises have featured Tyrese Gibson.

'Fast & Furious' actor claims mother made him feign special needs to receive government benefits.
'Fast & Furious' actor claims mother made him feign special needs to receive government benefits.

Gibson is revealing startling information about his upbringing, confessing that his mother employed him as a tool to help the family financially.

Gibson revealed on the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" podcast with rapper King Gillie and influencer Wallo267 that his stomach was touching his back and he relied on various forms of public aid, including WIC vouchers and county checks, during his upbringing.

In a single-parent household in a Los Angeles neighborhood, the actor grew up with one brother and two sisters.

Tyrese Gibson smiles on stage in a burgundy suit
Tyrese Gibson shared the extreme lengths his mother took to earn extra cash for her family. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

"The "Transformers" star revealed that his mama made them visit the Social Security building and play "government cheese.""

Gibson stated to the camera, "You can't arrest my momma 'cause she's gone," referring to Patricia Murray Gibson, who passed away in 2022 after being hospitalized with both COVID-19 and pneumonia.

Gibson stated that the plan they devised was to go into the county building and if they succeeded, they would receive $760 a month. She emphasized that this money would be beneficial for her family, who were struggling to make ends meet. She shared her experiences of being a single mother in the hood, working hard to provide for her children.

Tyrese Gibson speaks into the microphone on stage and hugs his mother in an multicolor sweater
Tyrese Gibson, with his mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson, says she devised a plan to trick the government into believing her family needed extra money. (Maury Phillips/WireImage/Getty Images)

Gibson, who was only 8 years old at the time, was confused when his mother instructed him to "delay" his answers. When he asked for clarification, she explained that if someone asked him what color the wall was, he should act like he was thinking about it.

Gibson made it clear that his mother did not fully comprehend the situation and did not use offensive language.

"She was essentially saying, "We need to go in there and convince them that you have problems.""

Paul Walker in a dark suit and purple tie stands next to Vin Diesel in a black suit and tie and Tyrese Gibson in a blue suit
Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Tyrese Gibson attend the premiere of "Fast & Furious 6" in London in 2013. (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

"She was just basically like, ‘We got to go up in there and make them believe that y’all got some issues.'" — Tyrese Gibson

The singer, known for his hit song "How You Gonna Act Like That," recounted how his mother informed him that he would need to undergo an assessment. He recalled a woman entering the room and speaking to him as if he was slow, presenting him with a puzzle. Gibson followed his mother's instructions to delay his responses.

"Neither of my sisters did it, but my brother and I definitely did it."

Vin Diesel holding the microphone, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez and Tyrese Gibson stand on stage at CinemaCon
Tyrese Gibson has starred in seven of the 13 films from the "Fast & Furious" franchise. (Ryan Miller/Getty Images for CinemaCon)

The actor from "Fast & Furious" expressed immense gratitude for his current situation.

""My career has been like a rental car that I'll eventually have to return. I'm almost 30 years old and feel blessed to have God's guidance in my life. Every day is like Christmas for me," he confessed."

Tyrese Gibson in a white suit and gold scarf lifts his hands in the air like he's preaching on stage
Tyrese Gibson is astounded that he's had 30 years of fame. (Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Essence)

Planet Chronicle Digital did not receive a response from Gibson's representatives.

by Caroline Thayer

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