Rayshun Lamarr

R&B Singer

Birthday July 31, 1984

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace North Carolina

Age 39 years old

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About

Singer and cancer survivor who rose to fame after competing on Season 14 of NBC's The Voice. He sang "Don't Stop Believin'" for his blind audition and chose Adam Levine as his coach over Alicia Keys.

Before Fame

He is a cancer survivor who beat lymphoma and multicentric Castleman's disease, a rare genetic disorder. During this time he lost much of his hearing, vision and voice, but regained all three after two years of treatment. 

Trivia

In Week 11 of the season, select viewers were allowed to pick contestant songs and Parkland shooting survivor Noa Golan picked "Try A Little Tenderness" for Lamarr. She explained she was inspired by his victory over the disease.

Family Life

His mom has accompanied him to The Voice competition in Los Angeles, and he's featured photos her in the makeup chair on his eponymous Instagram. 

Associated With

He competed alongside fellow Levine team members Drew ColeJackie Verna and Gary Edwards.