Orlando Brown Reveals Bryshere Gray Victim of Panda Eyes | They BROKE Him | HO

Hollywood’s darkest secrets are bubbling to the surface, and this time, the tea is piping hot. Former Disney star Orlando Brown is back in the headlines, and he’s not holding anything back. In a bombshell series of revelations, Orlando claims that Bryshere Gray—best known as Hakeem from Fox’s hit show Empire—wasn’t just another victim of the industry’s twisted games.

According to Orlando and a growing chorus of insiders, Bryshere was broken by some of the biggest names in Hollywood, and his own mother allegedly helped orchestrate it all for money and fame. Welcome to the ugly underbelly of fame, where “panda eyes” are more than just a meme—they’re a warning sign.

Bryshere Gray: From Empire to Exile

Once upon a time, Bryshere Gray was on top of the world. As Hakeem Lyon on Empire, he was the breakout star with the world at his feet. But fast-forward a few years, and Bryshere’s name is more likely to be linked to mugshots, addiction, and disturbing rumors than red carpets and hit singles.

So what happened? According to Orlando Brown, it’s not just the usual “child star gone bad” story. He says Bryshere was targeted—used, abused, and then discarded by the very people who promised him the world.

Jaguar Wright Blows the Whistle

The first alarm was sounded by soul singer Jaguar Wright, who has become infamous for exposing the industry’s dirtiest laundry. Jaguar didn’t mince words: she accused Bryshere’s own mother, Andrea Mayberry, of selling her son to Diddy and Will Smith for a $10 million payout and a book deal. According to Jaguar, Andrea was never the struggling single mom she portrayed in her memoir, but a hustler who’d do anything for a check—even if it meant turning her son into a pawn for Hollywood’s elite.

Jaguar claims Andrea allowed Diddy and Will to prey on Bryshere under the guise of a “mentorship program”—a program that allegedly lured in vulnerable young men and left them traumatized. The result? Bryshere spiraled into substance abuse, legal troubles, and a string of public breakdowns. “He was never the same after Diddy and Will got hold of him,” Jaguar said. “They broke him.”

Terrence Howard Hints at the Truth

The rumors reached a fever pitch when Terrence Howard, Bryshere’s Empire co-star, gave an interview that sent shockwaves through Black Hollywood. Without naming names, Terrence described young men in the industry who “haven’t been the same ever since they spread their cheeks wide open for Diddy.” The timeline matched Bryshere’s fall from grace, and fans quickly put two and two together.

Terrence talked about “losing your man card”—a not-so-subtle reference to the price some pay for fame. “You come into this world as a man one time. You give up that right for anything… you lose some spiritual energy that has always been pushing through,” he said. “I’ve never seen someone recover from it.”

The Lawsuit That Never Saw the Light

Bryshere allegedly tried to fight back. Word on the street is he filed a $50 million lawsuit against Diddy and Will Smith, accusing them of abuse and exploitation. But the Hollywood machine moved fast: the suit was buried, and Bryshere was branded “crazy.” His cries for help were silenced, and his reputation was shredded.

Orlando Brown, however, isn’t letting it go. He says he’s been collecting receipts and is determined to expose everything. “Uncle Will, I know we need to start right here. That’s how we kick this thing off,” Orlando declared, hinting that the truth is about to come out.

A Mother’s Betrayal?

Perhaps the most chilling part of this saga is the role Bryshere’s mother allegedly played. According to Jaguar Wright, Andrea Mayberry was not just complicit—she was an active participant. Jaguar says Andrea ignored warnings to keep Bryshere away from Charlie Mack, the manager who allegedly acted as the “link” between Bryshere and his abusers.

“She knew what Will did to him,” Jaguar claimed. “But because of Charlie, and the promises of money and fame, she let it happen. She went from dealer to dealer, snitching on whoever she needed to, until she got to the bigger bag. Your whole book is lies, Andy.”

Jaguar even alleged that Andrea’s pursuit of fame led her to portray herself as a “broken down single mom” for her memoir, while the real story was far darker. “I hope anybody that bought it asks for a refund and demands it comes out of your pocket every time they see your son’s pain,” Jaguar said.

The Aftermath: Addiction, Arrests, and a Broken Man

What happened next was a tragedy in slow motion. Bryshere, once a teen sensation, spiraled into addiction and violence. In 2020, his wife was rescued from their home after telling police he had strangled her repeatedly. It took a SWAT team hours to coax Bryshere out. In 2022, he was arrested again for assaulting another woman.

Fans who once saw him as the next big thing watched in horror as his life unraveled. “I thought after Empire, we’d be seeing Bryshere Gray in lots of new stuff, but instead he disappeared,” one fan wrote. “Now I want to know the truth.”

Orlando Brown: From Child Star to Whistleblower

Orlando Brown knows this story all too well—because he lived it. As a child star on Disney’s That’s So Raven, Orlando was the toast of Hollywood. But after the show ended, his life fell apart: DUIs, drug arrests, rehab stints, and bizarre viral rants. Now, Orlando claims he too was “touched” by Diddy, who tried to turn him into a “freakoff boy.”

“Yo, Diddy, you gave me the scash muash,” Orlando said in a now-infamous interview, using coded language for what he claims happened behind closed doors. He alleges that the reason Diddy and others get away with it is because parents are often in on the deal, trading their children’s innocence for a shot at fame.

Hollywood’s Open Secret

Orlando isn’t the only one speaking out. Child star Corey Feldman has also accused powerful men in Hollywood of abuse, only to be dismissed as “crazy” or “addicted.” In his 2020 documentary My Truth, Feldman named names—including actor Charlie Sheen and talent manager Marty Weiss. His ex-wife and castmates backed him up.

Even hip-hop legend 50 Cent once joked about Diddy’s odd invitations, hinting at the industry’s notorious parties. “He offered to take me shopping,” 50 said, “and that’s only something you do for a female.” The implication was clear: everyone in the industry knows, but few are willing to speak up.

The Secret Tapes and the Silencing Machine

Jaguar Wright claims there’s even more damning evidence—a secret tape involving Justin Bieber, Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Diddy, and Bryshere at a “freakoff.” She says she’s one of the few people who’s seen it, and that powerful forces in Hollywood are working overtime to keep it buried.

“They’re trying to slay him out so he’ll feel too embarrassed to file his lawsuit,” Jaguar said. “But that tape exists.”

What’s Next for Bryshere Gray?

As of now, Bryshere is still fighting his demons. He’s been in and out of jail, struggling with addiction, and largely vanished from the spotlight. Orlando Brown, meanwhile, is determined to keep the conversation going—no matter how many people call him “crazy.” For every Bryshere Gray, there are countless others whose stories never get told.

The question remains: Will Hollywood ever truly reckon with the monsters in its midst, or will the machine keep grinding up young talent for profit? As more survivors find the courage to speak out, maybe—just maybe—the tide is starting to turn.

What do you think? Is Orlando Brown finally exposing the truth about Bryshere Gray’s downfall? Is this just another messy chapter in the saga of Hollywood’s lost boys, or is it time for the industry to face a reckoning? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more messy tea—because in Tinseltown, the real drama is always behind the scenes.