Michael Rainey Jr. Biography
Michael Rainey Jr. is an American actor. He is best known for the role of Tariq St. Patrick in Power and Power Book II: Ghost. In March 2022, Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo, his Power co-star, established Twenty-Two Entertainment. Their inaugural venture is the self-hosted podcast named The Crew Has It.
Michael Rainey Jr. Age / Birthday
As of 2023, Rainey is 23 years old, he was born on September 22, 2000, in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on September 22 every year.
Michael Rainey Jr. Height / Measurements
Rainey is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Michael Rainey Jr. Girlfriend/Dating
Rainey Jr. is currently dating social media influencer, Haile Rose. The pair started seeing each other in early 2022. Haile has nearly 180,000 Instagram followers and works as a fashion influencer with her own business, titled Haile Rose Closet. Haile is the sister of the late Kile Glover, Usher’s former stepson who passed away in July 2012 at the tender age of 11.
Michael Rainey Jr. and Model Eva Apio
Michael was in a relationship with Ugandan model Eva Apio. In May 2019, both Michael and Eva publicly acknowledged their relationship in a post on Instagram. The post, which has since been deleted, featured a picture of the actor with his arm around Eva. Unfortunately, the couple parted ways later in 2019.
Michael Rainey Jr. Kids / Children
Rainey manages to keep information regarding whether he has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information about his children once it’s available.
Michael Rainey Jr. Family / Relatives
His father Michael Rainey Sr. not much is publicly known about Michael Sr. He lives in New York, and Rainey Jr. was raised in Staten Island from the age of one. While Rainey Jr. often posts about his mother on social media, he keeps his father’s life more private. His mother Shauna Small – Jamaican by birth, Shauna played a significant role in Rainey Jr.’s upbringing. She homeschooled him in his youth and is known to be very supportive of his career. Additionally, there is no publicly available information about Michael Rainey Jr. having any siblings.
Michael Rainey Jr. Education
His main form of education in his youth was homeschooling. Furthermore, this allowed him to start acting at a young age, landing his first role at 10 years old. Publicly available information doesn’t specify any school or institution he attended for homeschooling.
Michael Rainey Jr. Career
Rainey Jr. embarked on his professional journey at the young age of ten, making his debut in Un Altro Mundo. Since then, he has showcased his talent in various films and television series, including notable appearances in Orange is the New Black, Barbershop, Amateur, 211, and Power. Currently, Rainey Jr. takes on the role of Tariq St. Patrick in the expanded Power franchise, Book II, portraying the central character in the series.
In March 2022, Rainey Jr. and his Power co-star, Gianni Paolo, introduced Twenty-Two Entertainment. This venture unveiled its maiden project, the in-house podcast titled “The Crew Has It.”Additionally, it’s worth noting that Twenty Two Entertainment is financially supported by Artists For Artists, an initiative launched in December 2021 by Kenan Thompson and John Ryan Jr.
Michael Rainey Jr. Net Worth
Through Rainey’s career as an Actor, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1.5 Million and $ 2 Million.
Michael Rainey Jr. Orange is the new Black
Rainey Jr. indeed had a recurring role in the popular Netflix series “Orange is the New Black” as “Waseem ‘Shakir’ Dryden.” Furthermore, he appeared in seasons 4, 5, and 6. Portraying a character known for his intelligence, cunning, and ultimately complex moral compass.
Michael Rainey Jr. Power
He plays Tariq St. Patrick, the son of the iconic James “Ghost” St. Patrick. Throughout the series, Tariq grapples with his complex relationship with his father. Additionally, his moral compass, and the dangerous world of drug dealing. Additionally, Rainey Jr. landed the role at a young age, just 15 years old. He’s grown up alongside the character and delivered consistently compelling performances over the years. Rainey Jr. even reprised his role as Tariq in the “Power Book II: Ghost” spin-off. Moreover, he explores his life after “Power” ends.
Michael Rainey Jr. Movies and TV Shows
TV Shows:
- Power & Power Book II: Ghost (2014-present): Rainey Jr.’s most iconic role is playing Tariq St. Patrick, the son of a powerful drug kingpin, in this Starz crime drama. He’s been in all six seasons of Power and continues to lead the spin-off series. Showcasing his dramatic range and ability to portray a complex character.
- Orange is the New Black (2013-2015): Rainey Jr. played Michael Burset, a sensitive and artistic teenager incarcerated in Litchfield Penitentiary. For three seasons of this popular Netflix dramedy. This role established him as a young talent to watch.
- Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016): Rainey Jr. took on the role of Jalen, the son of Ice Cube’s character Calvin in this sequel to the classic barbershop comedy.
- Other appearances: He’s had guest roles in shows like Second Chance Christmas, LUV, and The Butler.
Movies
- 211 (2018): Rainey Jr. co-starred alongside Nicolas Cage in this heist thriller, playing Kenny Rastell, a young recruit caught in a dangerous bank robbery.
- Amateur (2018): He led the cast as Terron Forte, a high school basketball player whose viral video brings unexpected challenges in this Netflix drama.
- Other appearances: He’s had smaller roles in movies like Un altro mondo and Layton Greene: I Love You (music video).
Rainey Jr. is also musically inclined and has released his music under the name “Whereis22.” In 2022, he co-founded the podcast “The Crew Has It” with his Power co-star Gianni Paolo.
Michael Rainey Jr. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Rainey is active on his social media accounts. He has about 1.7 Million followers on his Facebook Page, about 192.5k followers on his Twitter account, and around 3.1 Million followers on his Instagram account.