Tyrel Jackson Williams

Tyrel Jackson Williams, American actor

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Born: March 16, 1997
Age in 2026: 29
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Birth year: 1997

About Tyrel Jackson Williams

Tyrel Jackson Williams (born March 16, 1997), also known under the stage name theMetroNorth (formerly TJW and TJOnline), is an American actor, rapper, singer and record producer. He starred as Leo Dooley in the Disney XD series Lab Rats. Williams also co-starred in the 2014 Disney XD television film Pants on Fire. From 2017 to 2020, he co-starred in the comedy series Brockmire. In 2019, Williams founded the hip-hop collective Grouptherapy, alongside fellow child actors Jadagrace, Coy Stewart, and Elijah Johnson. In 2024, Williams announced his departure from the group. On January 9, 2026, Williams released his first single “Motorcity Trippin’” under his new moniker “theMetroNorth”.

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Tyrel Jackson Williams timeline

2014Williams also co-starred in the 2014 Disney XD television film Pants on Fire.
2017From 2017 to 2020, he co-starred in the comedy series Brockmire.
2026On January 9, 2026, Williams released his first single “Motorcity Trippin’” under his new moniker “theMetroNorth”.

The world when Tyrel Jackson Williams was born

Tyrel Jackson Williams was born in 1997. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1997

#1 song"Candle in the Wind 1997" – Elton John
Top movieTitanic
Top TV showSeinfeld
Best-selling bookHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone – J.K. Rowling

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentTiger Woods wins the Masters at age 21 by 12 strokes
Top headlinePrincess Diana dies in Paris car crash
Technology milestoneDeep Blue beats Garry Kasparov at chess
Defining fadTamagotchi virtual pets
Notable inventionWiFi (IEEE 802.11 standard)
World population5.85 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderBill Clinton
Sports championFlorida Marlins (World Series)
Also wonChicago Bulls (NBA)
U.S. population267.6M

1997 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Tyrel Jackson Williams's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1997	2026
Gas	$1.23	$3.45/gal
Average home	$121,800	$435,000
Average income	$46,179	$67,500
Minimum wage	$5.15	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$4.59	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.32	$0.73
Population	267.6M	341 million

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