Tyrese Gibson reveals why he wears fake jewellery

US actor and musician Tyrese Gibson, has revealed his preference for fake bracelets and wristwatches despite being a rich celebrity

In a recent interview with Breakfast Club Power 105.1FM, Tyrese disclosed that he only wears fake jewellery.

When asked by co-host Charlamagne if his earrings were real, Tyrese replied with a simple, “No”.

The ‘Fast and Furious’ star revealed that he once squandered a fortune on luxury items, only to lose them or have them stolen.

The 45-year-old actor also emphasized that misplacing expensive items led to undue stress. He shared a personal anecdote about losing earrings valued at $250,000, highlighting the financial and emotional toll of his carelessness.

“If it all ends for me tomorrow, I never sold you on fake. None of this jewellery on me is real. Do not love me because of no diamonds. This bracelet looks real but it is $23 on Amazon. Nothing. Hear me out. It does not look fake right? The reality is reality. This sh*t is cunning. It is all fake. It is all superficial. It is nothing,” he said.

“You know why it is not real? Because I have lost so much of this shit. I done spent half a million dollars on a fucking watch. Call Jacob The Jeweler, ni**a. Call all of them. All the most famous, popular jewelers online, they all got my black Centurion (American Express card). That thing goes through. I am good.

“I do not lose no sleep over trying to win the popularity contest showing up with all this jewelry that I am going to leave on the nightstand and have a housekeeper that says, ‘I don’t know!’ (laughs). I am sure you do not know where $250,000 earrings is at! I am sure you do not know. That motherf*cker would retire two weeks later.

“I have never tried to win a popularity contest. And if I did, I have the contact of every celebrity, director, actor, rapper, you name it, they are all on my phone. I could be as hot as I wanna be.”