Who is Larray?
Larray, whose real name is Larri Merritt, is an American Gen Z YouTube & TikTok creator from Los Angeles, California. He first gained popularity on Vine, where he earned over 100,000 followers before the app was discontinued.
Now, after Vine’s shutdown, he transitioned to YouTube, launching his channel on August 18, 2011, at age 13, and has since grown into one of the most followed Gen Z comedic creators of his generation.
Known for his humor, music parodies, and Roblox-themed comedy videos, Larri’s YouTube channel now boasts millions of subscribers and over a billion all-time views.
Outside of content creation, he’s also known for his openness about his sexuality and his past relationship with fellow social media star, Brady Potter. And, yeah, Larri is openly gay.
Got it? Well… yeah, Larray is Gen Z, and now The GenZStars Team tells you everything else there’s to know about him. :))
Profile Summary
- Real Name: Larri Merritt
- Date of Birth: July 22, 1998
- Age: 27 years old
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (Creators)
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
- Nationality: American
- Management: A3 Artists Agency
- Years Active: 2011 – present
- Biz Email Address: mgmt@teamlarray.com
Family Life
Born at Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles and raised in Compton, California, Larri Merritt grew up in a large family with 13 siblings. He was born on July 22, 1998, and is currently 27 years old. His family background is mixed; his father is of mixed Black and White descent while his mother is African American.
He was raised in a Christian household and is a Christian. And, oh, he shares a close relationship with both parents. In a tweet from December 22, 2020, he celebrated his dad’s release from jail, writing:
“good news: my dad just got released from jail 🙂 bad news: i got some explaining to do.”
He’s also publicly shown love to his mom multiple times, once sharing on Mother’s Day 2021:
“happy mommy’s day. thank u for being my biggest fan love u.”
Amongst his 13 siblings, he is quite close to his younger brother, Jaden. Now, Jaden was born on December 19, 2006, currently 18 years old, and graduated high school in 2025. Larray frequently features Jaden in his TikTok videos and photos, showing just how close they are.
Boyfriend
Larray’s dating history includes his relationship with fellow Gen Z influencer, Brady Potter, whom he began dating in April 2019. Their relationship quickly became fan-favorite content online due to how close they were. However, after dating for nearly two years, the pair broke up in September 2021.
In 2022, Brady introduced a new girlfriend in a YouTube video titled “Meet My Girl Friend”, which sort of confirmed their split. Both have since moved on and are currently single.
While there have been ongoing rumors linking Larray to creators like Nick Sturniolo and his best friend, Issa Twaimz, these claims are unfounded. Both Larray and Issa have clarified that they’re not romantically involved; they are simply long-time best friends, who share platonic relationships.
Relationship with Issa Twaimz
Issa Twaimz is his gay best friend. Well… let’s get it right: his human best friend who happens to also he gay. Apparently, he and Issa Twaimz used to be neighbors back in the day. Well… an April 25, 2017 tweet, “ME AND ISSA ARE OFFICIALLY NEIGHBORS I CANT WAIT SET HIS HOUSE ON Fire,” shows that they have been friends for nearly a decade.
Oh, and they troll each other; as do most best friends… in a March 10, 2023 tweet, Issa was trolling people who thought he and Larri were dating. In the tweet, he was quoted as saying;
“larray and I are not gay or in a gay relationship with each other I just thought I would clear up the common misconception.”
So, no, guys, Larri Merritt and his best friend, Issa Twaimz, are not dating; they just happen to be both openly gay and share a platonic relationship as does every other person of all sexuality. Got it?
Height, Weight
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches tall (170 cm)
- Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
- Body Type: Athletic body type
- Eye Color: Light brown eye color
- Hair Color: Brown hair color
- Skin Color: Light skin tone
- Ethnicity: Mixed (African American and White Caucasian)
- Religion: Christianity
Career Timeline
Larray began his internet career on Vine, where his comedic personality quickly gained traction. After Vine shut down, he switched to YouTube, launching his first video, “HOWTO: COOK A BOMB MEAL. COOKING WITH LARRAY”, on January 10, 2015.
Since then, he’s built a massive fan base across platforms by blending comedy, gaming, & music. His YouTube channel, @LARRAY, currently has approximately 10 million subscribers and more than 1.2 billion total views.
His most-watched videos include “Cancelled” (114M+ views), “First Place” (57M+), and “Getting Attacked on Roblox by 10 Year Olds” (24M+).
In 2018, Larray released his breakout single “First Place”, followed by other viral hits. He joined the Hype House in 2020 and became one of its biggest stars. In 2021, he hosted The Streamy Awards, and a year later, co-launched a podcast with Noah Beck.
He’s also ventured into business, launching a virtual restaurant selling mac and cheese in 2022. More recently, he launched his Ride or Die mini series on YouTube, where he features his friends, who are creators (Gen Z celebrities). He has, so far, featured Gen Z stars like Sombr.
Net Worth
Larray’s net worth is estimated at $1.3 million, with an annual income exceeding $400k thousand. His revenue comes from YouTube ad revenue, brand sponsorships, music streaming, and merchandise sales.
Follower Count:
Here’s a list of his social media handles, including reach and audience:
- TikTok: @larrayeeee, with 27.6 million followers & 797.7 million all-time likes
- YouTube: @LARRAY, with 10 million subscribers & 1.2 billion views
- Instagram: @larray, with 6.4 million followers
- Snapchat: @larrayxo, with 1.5 million subscribers
- X (Twitter): @larray, with 1.3 million followers
FAQ
What is Larray’s real name? His real name is Larri Merritt.
When was Larri Merritt born? He was born on July 22, 1998, in Los Angeles, California, and is currently 27 years old.
Is Larray gay? Yes, Larri is openly gay. He came out to his parents in a now-archived video titled “COMING OUT TO MY PARENTS”, posted in 2017. But, he probably didn’t come out to his dad then, as he seems to have come out to him officially after he came out of prison.
Who is Larri Merritt’s boyfriend? He previously dated Brady Potter from April 2019 to 2021 but he is currently single.
What agency is Larri Merritt signed to? He’s signed under the A3 Artists Agency.
What is Larray’s net worth? His net worth is estimated to be around $1.3 million.
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