“I’m Living For Two”: Tyriq Withers On Growth, Identity, And Finding His Voice In Hollywood

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Tyriq Withers grew up in Florida. 

Jacksonville, specifically, which is technically the same state as Miami… the way New York is technically close to Maryland. It’s five hours away, give or take. But when Audi flew him in for the Grand Prix and he stepped off the plane, the humidity hit like home. 

“I got off the plane, felt the

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