by Janell Hazelwood
May 6, 2011
Black Celebrity Moms: Setting the Stage for Their Children’s Success
LisaRaye McCoy and daughter, Kai Morae
The former First Lady of Turks & Caicos, LisaRaye McCoy took the spotlight in 1998 in her premier role as Diamond in Ice Cube’s The Players Club. She went on to become a popular entertainment host and actress, with two shows running concurrently, TV One’s top-rated LisaRaye: The Real McCoy and VH1’s Single Ladies. Her daughter Kai, who also stars in the reality show, is pursuing a modeling career, having already scored an ad campaign with Macy’s for Apple Bottoms.