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Lisa Raye McCoy (born September 23, 1967), is an American actress fashion designer, and actor from the United States. McCoy is best known for her roles as Diana “Diamond” Armstrong in The Players Club in 1998, Neesee James on the UPN/The CW sitcom All of Us from 2003 to 2007, and Keisha Greene on the VH1 romantic comedy series Single Ladies, which aired from 2011 to 2014.
She was also married to Michael Misick, the first Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, from 2006 to 2008, and served as First Lady of Turks and Caicos during that period.
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Lisa Raye Early Life
McCoy was born in the city of Chicago, Illinois. McCoy is the daughter of Chicago businessman David Ray McCoy and former professional model Katie McCoy. Da Brat is her paternal half-sister. McCoy attended St. James College Prep, Kenwood Academy, and eventually Thornridge High School while growing up on Chicago’s south side, graduating in 1986. McCoy attended Eastern Illinois University after high school before pursuing an acting career.
Lisa Raye’s Personal Life
Michael Misick was elected Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2003 after previously serving as Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands. They were married in front of 300 guests in a grandiose ceremony, followed by a three-week honeymoon in Jerusalem, Bali, and Dubai.
McCoy held the title “First Lady of Turks & Caicos” during their marriage. Premier Misick issued a statement in August 2008 announcing his divorce from McCoy. Misick resigned in March 2009 after an inquiry discovered “obvious indicators of misconduct” involving the sale of public land to fund his private investments. He escaped Turks and Caicos and was apprehended in Brazil before being deported back to the islands to stand trial.
McCoy is a Christian convert. The “Queen Mother of Ghana” assert McCoy has referred to herself inaccurately as “Queen Mother of Ghana” on numerous occasions, including a 2019 visit on The Wendy Williams Show. Her assertions, as well as the uncritical reporting of American media outlets, were extensively criticized on Ghanaian social media, with journalist Nana Aba Anamoah accusing her of “ignorance” and pointing out that the title does not exist because Ghana is a republic rather than a monarchy.
McCoy was dubbed “queen mommy” in September 2019 at a Los Angeles nightclub. She was given the title by Yahweh ben Yahweh, a self-proclaimed “imperial ruler” and former member of an Orange County, Florida hip hop group. “To have such an accolade conferred upon me by my own African people is a testimonial to my hard work and character,” McCoy said. Yahweh, also known as “The Imperial Majesty King Yahweh The Holy Ghost,” had purchased the title from a chief of Kwanyako in Ghana’s Central Region. It is usual practice in Ghana to bestow honorary titles on foreigners. McCoy herself visited Kwanyako in July 2021, promising to fund a vocational center for women as well as a local performance troupe.
Lisa Raye Career
McCoy made her acting debut as the lead in Monty Ross’s independent film Reasons. McCoy is arguably most recognized for her portrayal as Diamond in Ice Cube’s film The Players Club. She also appeared in Rhapsody, All About You, and Go for Broke, alongside Taye Diggs. McCoy appeared as Neesee James in the UPN/The CW sitcom All of Us in 2003, playing Duane Martin’s ex-wife. The show concluded in 2007.
McCoy began her career as a fashion model, but she was previously married to Archie Amerson. In her hometown of Chicago, she performed in churches and high schools. McCoy debuted two fashion lines in 2005: Luxe & Romance, a lingerie brand that debuted during New York Fashion Week, and Xraye, a women’s jeans line.
In 2011, she debuted her jean collection, “The LisaRaye Collection,” in collaboration with PZI Jeans, as well as her hair brand, “LisaRaye Glamour.” That same year, she served as the Ambassador/Grand Marshal for Birmingham, Alabama’s 70th Magic City Classic parade and football game. The release date for the actress’s upcoming film “You Married Dat” has yet to be confirmed. Juhahn Jones, Michael Colyar, Trisha Mann, Apryl Jones, Trisha Mann, and Audra Kinkead star in the film.
Lisa Raye Divorce
Lisa Raye divorced the former Premier of Turks and Caicos and stood down as the island’s First Lady six months ago. After being embroiled in her then-political husband’s turmoil, the Chicago beauty spoke with ESSENCE.com while filming her TV One reality show about life after divorce, her friendship with her ex-husband, and what’s really going on between her and Reverend Al Sharpton.
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