Writting By: Melissa M
Photo Credit: IG @Syraismith
Sy’rai Smith is no longer just Brandy’s daughter. She is a bossed-up graduate with honors, walking across that stage at The Los Angeles Film School with summa cum laude printed on her degree.
At just 22 years old, Sy’rai is already setting a new tone for legacy kids doing things their own way. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business, proving she is not just planning to be in the industry. She is coming to lead it.
This is not some participation trophy. Sy’rai put in the work, hit the books, and earned her spot at the top of her class. Summa cum laude is not handed out. It is earned.
Growing up with a famous mom like Brandy might sound like a golden ticket, but anyone who knows the real world understands it also comes with serious pressure. Living in someone’s shadow is not easy. But Sy’rai never let that hold her back.
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She embraced her identity and stayed vocal about her journey. From body positivity and mental health to building her own brand, Sy’rai is the proof that the glow up hits different when it is rooted in self-love and hustle.
This degree is not about riding coattails. It is about Sy’rai making power moves in an industry she has seen from the inside her entire life, now with the business knowledge to match the vision.
When Sy’rai graduated, Brandy did not hold back. She shared photos of her daughter in her cap and gown and wrote,
“@syraismith I’m so proud of you my girl. Your journey has been amazing to watch. You did it. I love you so much. You are the light.”
It was a full-circle moment. Brandy, who stepped onto the scene as a teen herself, watched her daughter walk her own path with grace, strength, and intelligence.
Even Uncle Ray J hopped on Instagram and posted,
“My NIECE. LOVE YOU SO MUCH. So proud of you.”
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The whole Norwood family was overflowing with joy, and the internet felt every moment of it.
Let’s be honest. Sy’rai is just getting started.
She already released a single titled “On My Own,” showing that she has talent to match the iconic last name. And now, with her degree in entertainment business, expect her to make strategic moves both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Whether it is production, management, music, or even her own creative company, do not be surprised when Sy’rai shows up in multiple roles and handles every one of them like a natural.
From studio sessions with her mom to now holding a summa cum laude degree, Sy’rai Smith is creating her future with intentionality. She is not chasing fame. She is building a foundation.
And at 22 years old, that is something special. She is a walking reminder that intelligence, authenticity, and hard work can live in the same space.
Congratulations to Sy’rai. The world is yours now, and we are all watching.
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