Tyrin Turner
Tyrin Turner (born July 17, 1971) is an American actor from South Central, Los Angeles who has appeared in movies since 1989. Turner is best known for playing the main character, Kaydee "Caine" Lawson, in the 1993 film Menace II Society. He also has made guest appearances on television shows such as Chicago Hope and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper and has made several cameos in music videos throughout the 90s.
In 1998, Turner signed to Rap-a-Lot Records as Caine and was featured on the Geto Boys album Da Good Da Bad & Da Ugly and Scarface's My Homies album. He was a part of a group and a solo album was expected but one never surfaced. Rumors surfaced that he was also shot in the face due to swelling of his cheeks but it was merely from an altercation in LA. He is currently writing sketch comedies for Affion Crocket and Jamie Foxx.
Personal life
He has been married to Maya Young (b. May 24, 1981) since November 20, 2008. The couple met on June 11, 2005. They have 3 sons: Tyrin Jr (b. August 22, 2010), Tustin (b. June 23, 2012), and Tyson (b. February 10, 2014). On August 28, 2016, Tyrin announced that he and Maya were expecting their 4th child due in May 2017.
"Becoming a father at 40 was a total surprise to me. Maya is the best thing that's ever happened to me. She's given me my boys and I love them so much. They are all going to be like me." -Turner, 45; on August 26, 2016.
Filmography
- Meet the Blacks (2016)
- Jamie Foxx's Project Imaginat10n film: And She Was My Eve (2013)
- Ghetto Stories: The Movie (2010)
- A Day In The Life (2009)
- The Black Man's Guide to Understanding Black Women (2007)
- Flossin (2001)
- Crime Partners 2000 (2001)
- Belly (1998)
- Little Boy Blue (1997)
- The Method (1997)
- Soldier Boyz (1995)
- New York Undercover (2 episodes)
- Panther (1995)
- What About Your Friends (1995)
- Menace II Society (1993)
- Deep Cover (1992)
- Pure Pimp - Suga Free (1992)
- Michael Jordan's Playground (1991)
- Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (Music video) (1989)
Discography
Guest appearances
- 1989: "Rhythm Nation 1814" (Janet Jackson)
- 1995: "Lockdown" (D.E.E.P.)
- 1995: "Illusions" (Cypress Hill)
- 1996: "Can't Be Wasting My Time" (Mona Lisa feat. Lost Boyz)
- 1998: "Dawn 2 Dusk" (Geto Boys feat. DMG, & Yukmouth)
- 1998: "Menace Niggas Never Die" (Scarface feat. Menace Clan & Caine)
- 2013: "Tired Of Running" (Snoop Dogg)
- 2015: "Dumb Shit" (Tyrese) feat. Snoop Dogg