Kyle Massey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kyle Massey
Massey in 2012
Born	Kyle Orlando Massey (1991-08-28) August 28, 1991 (age 33) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation	Actor rapper
Years active	1999–present
Television	That's So Raven, Cory in the House, Life Is Ruff, Fish Hooks, Dancing with the Stars
Partner(s)	Hana Giraldo (engaged)
Relatives	Christopher Massey (brother)
Musical career
Genres	Hip hop R&B electronic
Labels	Walt Disney Hollywood
Associated acts	Christopher Massey

Kyle Orlando Massey (born August 28, 1991) is an American actor and rapper. He became famous for his roles in popular Disney Channel TV shows. Kyle played Cory Baxter in That's So Raven and its spin-off Cory in the House. He also starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Life Is Ruff. Besides acting, Kyle has released several rap songs. He also lent his voice to the character Milo in the Disney animated series Fish Hooks. In 2010, he was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars, where he finished as the runner-up.

Exploring Kyle Massey's Acting Career

Early TV Roles and Disney Shows

Kyle Massey started his acting journey in 2003. He joined the cast of the Disney Channel show That's So Raven. In this show, he played Cory Baxter, the younger brother of Raven, the main character. Kyle was part of the show for four seasons.

After That's So Raven, Kyle got his own show. He became the star of the 2007 spin-off series, Cory in the House. This show continued the story of his character, Cory.

Movies and Voice Acting

In 2005, Kyle Massey also starred in a Disney Channel Original Movie. This movie was called Life Is Ruff. He played the main character, Calvin Wheeler.

Later, Kyle used his voice for animated characters. He voiced a fish named Milo in the Disney Channel series Fish Hooks. He also appeared in the PBS children's show The Electric Company. In this educational series, he played the character PJ Watson in a few episodes.

Kyle Massey's Music Journey

Soundtrack Contributions

Kyle Massey has shared his musical talent on several soundtracks. He was featured on the Disney Channel Holiday soundtrack. He also contributed to The Shaggy Dog soundtrack. On these albums, he performed songs like "Who Let The Dog Out" and "Jingle Bells (a Hip-Hop Carol)".

He also rapped in music videos for Disney. These included "Underdog" and "It's a Dog" from the Life is Ruff soundtrack. Kyle also performed the theme songs for his own show Cory in the House and for Yin Yang Yo!.

The Massey Boyz and New Music

Kyle Massey and his brother, Christopher Massey, have performed together. They formed a rap duo called The Massey Boyz.

In 2015, Kyle started sharing new original music online. He opened a SoundCloud account for his songs. His most recent song released there was "Finess". In 2016, he was featured on a song called "Verse" by rapper Skate. This was Kyle's first official music release in almost ten years.

Dancing with the Stars Experience

Competing on the Show

In 2010, Kyle Massey joined the 11th season of Dancing with the Stars. This popular show premiered on September 20, 2010. Kyle teamed up with professional dancer Lacey Schwimmer.

Throughout the competition, Kyle and Lacey showed off their dance moves. They performed many different styles of dance. They made it all the way to the finals. Kyle and Lacey finished as the runners-up in the competition. His final dance was a freestyle to the song "Tootsie Roll". The judges praised his performances, calling him the "Fresh Prince of DWTS".

Live Performances

After their success on the TV show, Kyle and Lacey continued to dance. In 2012, they appeared in the Dancing with the Stars live show. This show took place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kyle Massey's Personal Life

Kyle Massey is the younger brother of actor Christopher Massey. Christopher is known for playing Michael Barret in the TV series Zoey 101. Their mother's name is Angel Massey.

As of March 2025, Kyle Massey became engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Hana Giraldo. Hana is the daughter of famous musicians Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.

Kyle Massey's Music Releases

• "It's a Dog" – Life Is Ruff (2005)
• "Yin Yang Yo! Theme Song" – Yin Yang Yo! (2006)
• "Cory in the House Theme Song" – Cory in the House (2007)
• "Underdog Raps" – Underdog: Original Soundtrack (2007)
• "Jingle Bells (A Hip Hop Carol)" – Disney Channel Holiday (2007)
• "Finess (featuring Skate)" – single (2016)

Kyle Massey's Film and TV Appearances

Film Roles

Television Roles

See also

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