Born December 7, 1982 in Omaha, Nebraska, Tyrie Billard is the first person from Nebraska to ever enter
The Real World . Raised by the strict and aggressive hands of a military father, Tyrie wasn't able to establish an intimate relationship with his dad. This resulted in him looking for other sources of companionship and he ended up joining gangs in his teenage years. He was famous in college for his sharp wit, his interest in politics and his big heart. His first appearance on TV was for The Real World: Denver in 2006. He has since appeared on The Gauntlet, The Inferno III and The Gauntlet III.
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