LisaRaye McCoy Biography 2025 Age, Born, Family, Salary, Net Worth And More

March 15, 2025 by jacqueline

LisaRaye McCoy Biography Details

Born	September 23, 1967 (age 57) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other names	LisaRaye LRaye LR LisaRaye McCoy-Misick
Education	Eastern Illinois University
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1992–present
Spouses	Tony Martin (m. 1992; div. 1994)​ Michael Misick ​(m. 2006; div. 2008)​
Partner	Kenji Pace (1988–1990)
Children	1
Relatives	Cynthia McCoy Scott

LisaRaye McCoy Early Life

McCoy was born in Chicago, Illinois, to David Ray McCoy, a local businessman, and Katie McCoy, a former professional model. She has a half-sister, Cynthia McCoy Scott, from her father’s side. Raised on the south side of Chicago, McCoy attended St. James College Prep, Kenwood Academy, and later Thorn ridge High School, where she graduated in 1986. After high school, she attended Eastern Illinois University before beginning her acting career.

LisaRaye McCoy Career Overview

Career Milestone	Description
Acting Debut	McCoy’s debut was in the film Reasons (1996).
Breakthrough Role	Her role as Diana “Diamond” Armstrong in The Players Club (1998) made her a household name.
TV Success	She starred as Neesee James in All of Us from 2003 to 2007.
Music Videos	McCoy appeared in numerous music videos, working with artists like Lil’ Kim and Sisqó.
Fashion Ventures	She launched two fashion lines, Luxe & Romance and Xraye, in 2005.

LisaRaye McCoy Personal Life

Personal Details	Information
Birth Date	September 23, 1967
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, USA
Marriages	Married Tony Martin (1992–1994) and Michael Misick (2006–2008).
Daughter	McCoy has a daughter, Kai Morae Pace, born in 1989.
Conversion to Christianity	McCoy is a convert to Christianity.

LisaRaye McCoy Filmography

Year	Film Title	Role
1996	Reasons	Iris
1998	The Players Club	Diana “Diamond” Armstrong
2001	Date from Hell	Keisha
2005	Beauty Shop	Rochelle
2016	Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story	Sylvia Rhone

LisaRaye McCoy Television Roles

Year	TV Show Title	Role
2003-2007	All of Us	Neesee James
2011-2015	Single Ladies	Keisha Greene
2017-2018	Ballers	Amber’s Mother
2020-2023	Cocktails with Queens	Co-Host
2023	Asking for a Friend	Host

Music Video Appearances

Year	Song Title	Artist
1995	Are You in the Mood	Teddy featuring Dru Down and Luniz
1998	Same Tempo	Changing Faces
2000	Incomplete	Sisqó
2004	Roll Call	Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz featuring Ice Cube
2009	Download	Lil’ Kim

LisaRaye McCoy Fashion Line Ventures

Year	Fashion Line	Description
2005	Luxe & Romance	A lingerie line introduced during New York’s Fashion Week.
2005	Xraye	A women’s jeans line.
2011	The LisaRaye Collection	A jean collection in partnership with PZI Jeans.
2011	LisaRaye Glamour	A hair line launched by McCoy.

LisaRaye McCoy Personal Beliefs and Controversies

Event	Detail
Queen Mother of Ghana	McCoy claimed to be the “Queen Mother” of Ghana, a title that does not exist in the country’s government system.
Public Reception	Her claims were widely mocked on Ghanaian social media.
Crown Ceremony	McCoy was crowned “queen mother” in a ceremony at a Los Angeles nightclub in 2019.

LisaRaye McCoy Philanthropy

Year	Event	Contribution
2021	Kwanyako Visit	McCoy promised to fund a vocational centre for women in Ghana.
2021	Performance Troupe	McCoy pledged to support a local performance troupe in Ghana.

LisaRaye McCoy Social Media and Public Appearances

Year	Event	Detail
2019	The Wendy Williams Show	McCoy made headlines with her “Queen Mother” comments.
2021	Iyanla, Fix My Life	McCoy appeared on the show to discuss family issues.
2020-2023	Cocktails with Queens	McCoy served as a co-host on the popular talk show.

LisaRaye McCoy Relationships

Year	Partner	Details
1992-1994	Tony Martin	McCoy married Tony Martin, a football player, but they divorced in 1994.
2006-2008	Michael Misick	McCoy married Michael Misick, the first Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Entrepreneurship Ventures

Year	Business Venture	Description
2005	Luxe & Romance	A lingerie line launched during Fashion Week.
2005	Xraye	A jean line designed for women.
2011	The LisaRaye Collection	A collection of jeans in partnership with PZI Jeans.

Achievements and Recognition

Year	Award	Category
2007	NAACP Image Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
2010	Trumpet Awards	Co-Host
2017	Hip Hop Squares	Contestant

Contributions to Pop Culture

Aspect	Description
Fashion Impact	McCoy’s fashion lines influenced women’s apparel trends.
Acting Legacy	Her portrayal in The Players Club and Single Ladies remains iconic.
Music Video Appearances	McCoy’s presence in popular music videos cemented her as a pop culture figure.

LisaRaye McCoy Work Beyond Acting

Year	Activity	Detail
2006	The Vagina Monologues	McCoy performed in the theatrical production.
2007	Gossip, Lies & Secrets	McCoy starred in the play.
2017	Married But Single Too	McCoy performed in this stage play.

LisaRaye McCoy Legacy in Film and Television

Year	Project	Role
1998	The Players Club	Diana “Diamond” Armstrong
2003-2007	All of Us	Neesee James
2011-2015	Single Ladies	Keisha Greene

Influence in Fashion and Lifestyle

Year	Venture	Description
2005	Luxe & Romance	A fashion line showcasing lingerie.
2011	LisaRaye Glamour	A hair line created by McCoy.
2017	Married But Single Too	A performance by McCoy in this stage production.

LisaRaye McCoy Net Worth

LisaRaye McCoy is an American fashion designer and actress who has a net worth of $4 million.

LisaRaye McCoy Summary

LisaRaye McCoy has made a significant impact on both the entertainment industry and the fashion world. Her diverse career spans film, television, music videos, and fashion, earning her a prominent place in pop culture. Despite controversies and personal challenges, McCoy’s influence continues to grow, solidifying her as a multifaceted public figure. Whether as an actress, entrepreneur, or philanthropist, McCoy’s legacy remains strong and continues to evolve.