Houston tween is the star of Nickelodeon’s ‘That Girl Lay Lay’ | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2

Nickelodeon’s ‘That Girl Lay Lay’ is the hugely successful live-action-comedy series that has turned Houston rapper and social media influencer Alaya High into tween superstardom! Lay Lay is in town for a very special event, and she joined Houston Life to chat about her meteoric rise to success and her upcoming appearance tomorrow at The Black Hair Experience Pop Up Block Party in Houston.

[@Tiffthefashionista]

Can’t believe she is already 15. I remember when she went viral rapping in her Dad’s car. Keep it Up Lay Lay💕

[@lori3310]

I just pray she stays that positive role model. I pray she stays grounded. Such a talented young lady.

[@mommysambitious2453]

I’m Jesus name amen!!! Bc Lord knows they take the young stars and turn them into sex symbols and barbie dolls

[@ChieftainHawke]

hollywood demonic, pray she stays protected from all the pedophilia

[@mayasworld2792]

"Tween" yall realize she's 15...

[@thewordmasterblog]

THANK YOU....I was wondering what they were thinking!

[@cloudypanda4226]

Yea that’s why they put tween it’s a kid and a teen into one bruh😂

[@THEONLY_ADIA]

I KNOW RIGHT! do anybody remember super size???

[@ahhbee8298]

@@THEONLY_ADIA my 6 year old loves her. Are morning song lol

[@zandimiller]

@@cloudypanda4226 that’s not what a tween is… once you reach 13 you’re a teenager

[@galaxygirl8049]

To me it's kinda funny that she's actually from Houston and Houston is where her character is supposed to be from 😂

[@Peachesdeyanni052]

Ikr

[@thewordmasterblog]

i literally went, wow....that explains sooo much!!!!

[@BaiLee_star]

Yea lol

[@carribeangyalamybell1148]

exactly but LA IS THE PLACE TO BE AND THE INDUSTRY CHANGE HER QUICK

[@FreeSpiritMom]

I mean, the character is based on her actual self lol

[@joshukaotasowie1864]

She talk so mature than most young teens and I literally watch her grow into a beautiful young lady. Keep shining Lay❤️🙏🏾

[@kque7327]

Tbh, she’s not well articulated…

[@yungsavniyah4383]

@@kque7327 how so

[@kque7327]

@@yungsavniyah4383 Shawty stay tripped over ha words.

[@yungsavniyah4383]

@@kque7327 that’s not a reason obviously you need to learn what articulated means

[@msrivera360]

shes 15

[@porscheamcintosh2154]

If they did a reboot for Moesha she would be the perfect Moesha!!!! So proud of her

[@idontworkforfreeee980]

Now yall just saying anything 😂

[@Booboo-bz5ew]

@@idontworkforfreeee980 no they not I can see her playing tupac

[@idontworkforfreeee980]

@@Booboo-bz5ew 🤣

[@justgettingby9787]

Moesha/ brandy comes across more humble, not saying she isn’t but she’s definitely higher maintenance 😂

[@FreeSpiritMom]

Has a little too much sass to play Moesha. It wouldn’t work at all

[@lifewithkaii]

Lol 15 isn’t a tween she is a TEEN!! 😂 she’s so precious

[@mimiplayz627]

She’s also still a kid

[@ceciliaabi3674]

She still a kid she hasn't finished school is an encomplishment for a young girl keep it e

[@thewordmasterblog]

"I didn't have it, so I became it"--Lay Lay

[@brefree8346]

That was the line for me yesss 👏🏿🤗

[@marygates7298]

Yeah because honestly who does she have to look up to? All the woman rap about sex and violence. But if she going to continue to make it in this industry with music. It's going to be hard because of society and what they are brainwashed to believe is real music.

[@jessicab5448]

@@marygates7298 This!

[@k.ferguson9385]

@@marygates7298 All men and women in the rap Industry only rap Abt violence and gross stuff That's why I listen To NF And kpop Bcuz I relate to NF and kpop seems more innocent even though it's cringe to most ppl

[@latrindah]

My daughter is 14 and she likes That Girl Lay Lay style and music and I honestly love the way that girl Lay Lay carries herself. She dresses well and not too much provocative and her music is great. We do love her Nickelodeon show show, she's seems so nice and down to earth.

[@Ss-zt3nm]

Actually she Carries a very big cocky attitude, she stoped by where I used to work and she spoke very crazy to my manager I was so shocked and surprised. So was my manager this was about a year ago and no one was rude to her she was very arrogant is was actually unpleasant.

[@FreeSpiritMom]

@@Ss-zt3nm agreed. Very cocky but we all have different personalities so I can’t even be mad. Just want people to understand that she does not embody the term “ Down to Earth” lol

[@Ss-zt3nm]

@@FreeSpiritMom definitely but just because everyone has different personalities doesn’t mean your better than others or should be nasty towards others, but you are definitely correct “down to earth” isn’t really her but that’s just to remind us all that the industry is an illusion not reality and many people aren’t what they portray.

[@dreameva1400]

@@Ss-zt3nm you're false that's not true

[@Ss-zt3nm]

@@dreameva1400 baby I’m as real as they come I don’t need to lie about anything especially an interaction that I witness physically also remind me if you were there working with me

[@LanijahGenae]

“I didn’t have it so I become it”that part she’s real smart and doing big things❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@BloomOfLife]

“These kids…” Haha girl 🤣🤣🤣

[@ahhbee8298]

So nice at young age that she taking on this big responsibility of role model. My daughter is 6, does performance arts writes her own songs. She obsessed with laylay.

[@DajiaStar]

She’s so loud, but super cute. I enjoy seeing her mature into a beautiful young lady.

[@VVVV-ug1pz]

We were all loud at that age 🤪 You can’t help it!!!!!

[@marygates7298]

@@VVVV-ug1pz I wasn't. So don't compare everyone. I think some people are naturally just loud people. But not everyone

[@k.elizeee]

@@marygates7298 why do you act as if that was something to defend😂

[@marygates7298]

@@k.elizeee Why you in my comments. I can say what I want to say. I'M THE QUEEN. Stay in your lane and M.Y.O.B. thank you 😊

[@talishagalow8885]

@@marygates7298 QUEEN?!!? Baby, you ain't even the jester 😂

[@angelrobinson4579]

That event was amazing! She was so kind and interacted with everyone.

[@rayray094life]

Omg she looks so much older. That’s was quick. 😫

[@marygates7298]

That makeup

[@nyreedior2825]

yeah shes 15 now

[@lottiej5855]

@@marygates7298 no hun shes going on 16

[@marygates7298]

@@lottiej5855 I said she has makeup on. I didn't care of her age sweetheart 😘

[@S.h.a.l.o.m.a]

JESUS saves 🙌 JESUS heals JESUS forgives JESUS loves you JESUS restores brokenness JESUS is there for those who feel lonely or lost ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤This world is be coming scary hold on to Jesus. WE NEED JESUS back in our homes, school, work place on the street corner please hold on to Jesus and accept him in your life before it's to late❤❤❤❤❤

[@chanellfoster9375]

Amen

[@Homie-yi5fy]

Amen 🙏

[@ambiamz]

Whew time flies why it seem like all these child stars grown while I been the same age for years 😉

[@teeteelera]

Love it! Love the fact that she’s creating her own niche in music!🤗❤️

[@irancanady3586]

I hope you get in that big really big movie one day. We love you that girl Lay Lay.❤😈😩🙌 Way to go girl.🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@RessurrectionGraves]

David A. Arnold wrote this show!! Rest In Peace David!! ♥️

[@DollFaceBri]

I’ve literally watched her grow through social media & she’s grown so beautiful, so mature & speaks so beautifully. ♥️

[@brefree8346]

My son honestly admires you hes now saying he wants to be a rapper, I do a lil sum sum so tbh the love & dedication that ya have at such a young age especially I admire your strength & dedication. I hope all your dreams & aspirations come true you already have accomplished so many just keep going im here for it. Love ya

[@nyasiia433]

I swear I thought she was younger wow time flies

[@anonymoustube1]

omg shes so grown now! shes a starrrrr i love this, and shoutout to her dad for real. recording all those videos in the car and supporting and guiding her

[@stephonstage7013]

Oh, I knew she’d move on to the big league the 1st time I saw her put that lip gloss on & open her mouth. Blessing Baby Girl🙏🏽❤️

[@MabelRD08]

She's growing up and so smart. I remember her early interviews 🤣🤣🤣😍😍😍😍Yas mamaaaa🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@treegee9646]

I’m so proud of this girl . I love her show and I’m 45 lol love the rhymes and raps that’s my jam

[@_prettybrownbrown7729]

She’s getting so big !! She’s so loud and bubbly LOL. Tiny and beautiful 😍. Blessings to her ❤

[@DUNGEONDRAGON1000]

She got so BIG! OMG!! I remember she use to do those rapping videos on instagram and she was so little. wow Glad to see her doing big things now. ☺

[@naimahthomas1035]

Beautiful Lay Lay inside and out always smiling and so grounded. She's God Gifted Talented and her parents are raising her with love, caring, inspiring, uplifting good character traits, I wish her nothing but continued love/happiness and success 🙏❤😌✌.

[@FreeSpiritMom]

Like she said, this is just who she is. She’s not humble and she doesn’t have to be. If it works for her, it works for her

[@Alynnalceus]

SHES 15 SHES NOT A “TWEEN”

[@chanelb7895]

How adorable …. She’s great. I always thought the youngest female rapper was Raven Symone at the age of 5. (I’m telling my age by mentioning this) But anywho…. My 7 year old loves LayLay ❤😊

[@queendancing3828]

She looks younger than her age and that’s a good thing

[@MSR_Ma]

She’s so precious 😍😍

[@donovanphillips4973]

She's so talented 😊 Lovely too💥💥💥💥💥

[@edleeab]

She’s so beautiful and seems mature! But wheeeww she grew up quick. Seems like the car rapping videos were yesterday!!

[@jaelonfisher153]

I remember when she was on Wild n out and she said “I work for me y’all work for Nick” boy do things change 😂

[@ceciliaabi3674]

If Houston would sing my daughter it will be a dream come true because all she talks about is lay lay lay lay is down to the earth her parents should be proud of her and their selves with them encouraging her

[@candiicaine]

I remember seeing her at like 5/6 yrs old when I followed her beautiful fitness mama! Knew she was a star then 😊

[@Ms.Chapp3y]

LOVED THIS INTERVIEW with her. Good job guys💖💖💯💯☝🏿☝🏿

[@tocaolivia7057]

I am such a fan I have a doll of Lay lay Stay safe Lay Lay rapping Queen Love you Lay lay keep it up❤❤

[@londonwells9925]

Happy birthday to That girl Lay Lay!

[@HoustonLife]

Yes!

[@aangel8872]

Lmao “tween” this girl is gonna be 16 in January

[@P03ticJustice]

She plays a younger character

[@sajants8525]

I love her nails

[@SonjaUnapologetic]

She’s adorable.

[@lorenzocorley7516]

Rest In Power David A Arnold you will be missed 👑

[@victoromelebele5571]

I love her

[@trakenamccray1020]

❤so proud of Lay Lay

[@yoskiedagreat1972]

MORE BLESSING'S. TO COME💖

[@Texas__Gal]

OMG 😱 She’s growing up so fast!!!💗💗💗

[@itsthewrightgametime9196]

I love how she wants us and other kids to have like good music so we don't need to hear any Cussing music and her music is good for us kids and some adults like it to here bars make me so happy bc she says like funny stuff and other nice and fun stuff

[@amberbeckford370]

I’m so proud of her ❤.

[@tricejones5885]

LAY LAY I really like playing music and I like her new cell no on KZbin and choose the first rapper now😊

[@anzansialhassan4934]

they needa fix that title fr shes literally 15

[@mysteriouscee1086]

@@ArchiveOOGP 12-13

[@Rising3s]

Pray for the kids in the industry they make them do horrible things at a very young age and expose them to all kinds of things and the sick part is the parents want the money so bad they don’t see nothing wrongggggg js like the clip where Bernie Mac and the cast members from the Bernie Mac show were all taking pics and they tried to make the boy who played his nephew sit on his lap like thay boy looked about 11 why are y’all repeatedly telling him to sit on this man’s lap after he already told y’all no smh just how holly weird be and I alsways seen how they was doing this little girl I just pray she got the right people behind her love you so much lay lay 💕

[@mila1012]

The industry will ruin her unfortunately just like they did the kids before her and the ones to come after her ..these money hungry parents will never learn smh

[@FreeSpiritMom]

Less makeup boo. You have a long time in this industry. Stay as young as possible ❤ and the show is so good lol. My 3 year old has no clue what’s going on but I love to watch it

[@LatiWins]

She looks like she could be Usher’s daughter 😂. Beautiful! ❤

[@Juicingwjade]

I’ve been wondering when she was gonna get signed….been watching her rhyme since the age of 7

[@tba8520]

She’s adorable

[@NytiaHenry]

She look so cute! That girl done grew up! 😍😍

[@tracylambourde7107]

She has Glow up

[@KeishannaMichele]

Sooo well spoken-love her!!! 💕

[@quilodinerro]

Pray she stays protected you know how these industries are to young people

[@shemikawilliams5723]

I watched her vids from day one

[@myrianb8596]

Aww. I remember seeing her rapping at 7 years old.

[@Kwynn2023]

“tween” is like 12 right? lmfao

[@WazzyNae]

Yesss😂😂😂n she’s 15 about to be 16😂‼️

[@netiii]

Incredibly talented and well deserved success! 💞

[@vannamom1990]

Wow! She’s so talented, good for her. 👏🏽

[@tiffanybell7018]

When I 1st saw her I knew she was a 🌟

[@londynk1085]

I’m twelve, and I really like her. I couldn’t get into JoJo too much, and that’s not to say she was boring, but I really like Lay Lay. And it’s nice to have her be a teenager and not act like an adult, and she’s African-American alike me. Cool 😎.

[@krystingrant6292]

She's growing up so fast wow. That's a teen

[@bieberandbigmicbieberjourn4529]

That girl lay lay is so pretty

[@yvonnewilliams8800]

She’s Adorable!

[@NO_BARS_FR]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THAT GIRL LAYA LAYA LAYA

[@lizmiles6695]

Not me crying lol❤️

[@NaetheNatural]

Such a young suppppaaaa ⭐️ 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😎

[@MEKEYEMEGA]

ROOTING FOR THIS LUH GIRL!!!!!

[@ceciliaabi3674]

She is rocking it its good her parents introduced her to music and that of what she loves

[@sassyk3906]

Luvvvv tha show 😂😂😂💣💣💣💞💞💞💞

[@SR-bl8cw]

Aww, she's growing up so fast.

[@Sugastack]

I pray that she remains grounded and the appointed people will be placed in her life to help expand her career. Hopefully once she flourishes her aura won’t become tainted cause it’s easy to get caught up. There will be so many yes people in the picture because they wanna ride the wave. I remember seeing the viral video years ago. I pray God’s hedge of protection over her throughout her life.✝️🙏🏾😘

[@bwizz_]

Love you💖😍😍😍

[@karebear78]

I'm happy for her.

[@chooselife8527]

omg!! look at her!!!!

[@ikonnykspirit8625]

👑💐👑💐

[@deniselay3881]

I'm very happy for you and your So talented and I'm going to have to have them put that sandwich back on the menu for you lol

[@Gorgeousbaebeauty]

She's so adorable and a star

[@user-xq9wk3hi4j]

Such a lovely lady

[@dupreeawilliams87]

I love lay lay

[@flexiblesb9537]

love the talk lay on the show

[@ItsKimoraTopic]

When is That girl LAY LAY COMING ON NETFLIX

[@mila1012]

Sweet girl but they will ruin her like nickelodeon did every other child star... Smh idk how parents let their kids work for these predators

[@chelsiedora9704]

Facts !

[@jalexiaortiz3110]

Love you lay lay

[@buhlemuchachari3048]

I have the same shoes

[@Theyluv_carlii]

That’s my cousin by my mawmaw side.

[@lottiej5855]

she look just like megan thee stallion and normani

[@opeyemioyekan7208]

Ma girl slayer ❤❤❤

[@kamrynnice6517]

♥️🧚🏾‍♂️

[@galaxygirl7122]

I'm getting old. Lay Lay growing up so fast. I'm still thinking she's 10.