Deray Davis Net Worth

What is DeRay Davis' Net Worth?

DeRay Davis is an American comedian, actor, writer, and television personality who has a net worth of $1 million.

DeRay Davis is best known for his work as a stand-up comedian and for playing Ray-Ray the Hustle Guy in the "Barbershop" film franchise. He has also appeared in movies such as "21 Jump Street," "Semi-Pro," "Jumping the Broom," "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," "Scary Movie 4," "Meet the Blacks," "All Eyez on Me," and "How High 2." On television, Davis has been a recurring personality on "Wild 'n Out," hosted "Mind of a Man" and "Hip Hop Squares," and played Peaches on FX's "Snowfall." He is also known to hip-hop fans for writing and performing comedy skits on Kanye West's albums "The College Dropout" and "Late Registration."

Early Life

Antoine DeRay Davis was born on February 26, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised on the South Side of Chicago and began developing his comedy voice in clubs before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a larger entertainment career.

Davis' early break came when he won the Comedy Central Laugh Riots competition. He later became a standout on Cedric the Entertainer's tour, which helped him move from club comic to a performer with national visibility.

Comedy and Film Career

Davis made one of his first major film impressions in "Barbershop" in 2002 and returned for "Barbershop 2: Back in Business" and "Barbershop: The Next Cut." His role as the hustling, fast-talking Ray-Ray fit naturally with his stand-up persona and made him a recognizable face in comedy films.

He went on to build a steady acting résumé across studio comedies, urban comedies, action films, and television movies. His credits include "Johnson Family Vacation," "The Fog," "License to Wed," "School for Scoundrels," "Semi-Pro," "Old Dogs," "Life as We Know It," "Jumping the Broom," "21 Jump Street," and "G.I. Joe: Retaliation."

As a stand-up, Davis released the Showtime special "DeRay Davis: Power Play" and has continued headlining comedy clubs and theaters around the country.

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Television and Music Work

Davis became a familiar television presence through "Wild 'n Out," where his quick improvisational style made him a natural fit. He also hosted the Game Show Network series "Mind of a Man" and the VH1 revival of "Hip Hop Squares."

His dramatic work includes playing Jermel on "Empire" and Peaches on "Snowfall." In music, Davis provided comedy voices and skits for Kanye West, most famously as part of the "Broke Phi Broke" material on "Late Registration."

Personal Life

Davis has a daughter and has generally kept much of his private life out of the spotlight. His career has lasted because he can move easily between stand-up, film, television, improv, hosting, and music-adjacent comedy. That versatility has made DeRay Davis one of the more durable working comedians of his generation.

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