Alaya High “Lay Lay” is a famous social media star, actress, rapper, and songwriter. She became widely known for her role as the main character in TV serial That Girl Lay Lay, a Nickelodeon sitcom that premiered in 2021 and continued until late 2024.
She was just 11 years old when she stepped into her professional career, becoming the youngest female African-American rapper to sign with Empire Record/Distribution while working in top TV series.
In fact, after her role in the TV series That Girl Lay Lay, fans began calling her by the show’s name rather than her original name. Nowadays, she is often referred to as “Lay Lay” or “That Girl Lay Lay,” and sometimes even by a mix of her original name and the series name, such as “Alaya High Lay Lay.”
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Quick Bio
- Real Name: Alaya High
- Age: 17 years old
- Birthday: January 28, 2007
- Profession: Rapper, Actress
- Birthplace: Houston,Texas
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Net Worth: $1.4 Million
- Nationality: United States
- Nick Name: Lay Lay, That Girl Lay Lay
- Boyfriend: Single
Introduction to Alaya High
Alaya High is a professional actress and rapper who was born in Houston, Texas, on January 28, 2007. She began her career in 2018 as both a rapper and an actress. She is signed with Empire Record for her rap career and is also a registered actress with Nickelodeon.
In her early days, Alaya showcased her talent on social media, especially on her YouTube channel, where she shared rapping covers and hip-hop compositions. She also covered various Christian rap songs for the youth ministry at her local church. Later, she began writing her own rap songs, which eventually helped her launch her debut albums.
Additionally, Alaya has collaborated on books with Scholastic Publishing. She has been honored with awards like the Crown Awards and Wonder Girl Awards. Alaya has remained in the limelight for her debut albums, her role in That Girl Lay Lay, performances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and her work in various TV series and films.
Acting Career
In 2019, Alaya High was a guest performer at the 93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. That same year, she played various minor voice roles in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. In 2020, she appeared as a guest on Group Chat with Jayden and Brent and The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular. She was also a special guest at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in 2021.
Additionally, she became part of Danger Force, portraying That Girl Lay Lay before starring as the lead character in the TV series That Girl Lay Lay. The series ran for four years, starting in 2021, with its final episode airing in 2024.
Alaya High has also appeared in other notable projects, including Side Hustle, Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan, The Tiny Chef Show, and Beauty and the Beast – Kinigra Deon in 2024.
Rapper Career
Before debuting an album, Alaya High used to write her own rap songs and publish them on her YouTube channel. She became known for rapping cover songs, church songs, and more before releasing her debut album in 2018, titled Tha Cheat Code, under Empire Distribution.
The following year (2019), she released two more albums: Tha Cheat Code Reloaded and All Tha Way Lit Up. In 2020, she released Recess Is Over, followed by Watch Me in 2022.
As of December 2024, Alaya is working on new studio albums scheduled for release in 2025 and 2026.
Social Media Stats
That Girl Lay Lay not only used her social media for advertising her singles and music but also become a famous social media celebrity who regularly update her fans and followers with her daily life and career updates.
However, she is much popular on Instagram and YouTube where she has 2 million followers and over 2.5 million subscribers respectively. Moreover, she has over 300K fan on Facebook and over 30k listeners on spotify.
Upon joining TikTok, she has garnered over 3.2 million fans and over 35 million likes so far.
Collaborations
- Gabrielle Nevaeh Green – Co-starred in That Girl Lay Lay.
- Peyton Perrine III – Worked in That Girl Lay Lay.
- Jace Norman – Collaborated when she appeared on Danger Force.
- Isaiah Crews – Co-starred with her in Side Hustle.
- Young Dylan (Dylan Gilmer) – Co-starred in Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan.
- Kinigra Deon – Worked alongside her in Beauty and the Beast – Kinigra Deon 2024.
- Ellen DeGeneres – The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
- Nick Cannon – Collaborated for Nickelodeon events and shows.
- Jayden Bartels and Brent Rivera – Group Chat with Jayden and Brent.
- Lego Movie 2 – Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, and Tiffany Haddish in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
- JoJo Siwa – The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular.
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards events he hosted.
Physical Measurements
- Height: Approximately 4 feet 11 inches (150 cm)
- Weight: Around 40-45 kg (88-99 lbs)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Ethnicity & Family
Alaya High, also known as “That Girl Lay Lay,” is African-American ethnicity.
Alaya father Acie High is a rapper and music producer while her mother Antanique Landry is a housewife. She has a younger brother.
Dating History
She has not dated aby guy yet. She is young and working on her rap and film career so far.
Net Worth
Alaya’s estimated net worth is $1.4 Million.
Income Sources
Some of her earning/income sources are listed below:
- Brand Sponsorships
- Acting income
- Rapper career revenue/sales
- TV Commercials
That Girl Lay Lay’s Contact Details (Phone and Email Info)
- Official That Girl Lay Lay (Alays High) Email Address: info@laylaysdrip.com
- Business Inquiries: contact@laylaysdrip.com
- That Girl Lay Lay (Alaya High) Phone Number: See Calls & Texts
- Current Mobile Network: AT&T
- Handset Device: iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Whatsapp Installation Status: Installed
- Preferred Contact Method: Email
Where does That Girl Lay Lay live?
Alaya High, also known as “That Girl Lay Lay,” resides in Houston, Texas, where she was born and raised. However, there are reports that her family later moved to Atlanta, Georgia.
Social Media Contact Information
| Social Media Platform | Authentic Alaya’s Profiles |
| Threads | @thatgirllaylay |
| @thatgirllaylay | |
| YouTube | @thatgirllaylay_ |
| TikTok | @thatgirllaylay |
Future Plans and Goals
- She is working on his more studio albums which are likely to be released in next year.
- She has some ongoing films in hollywood where she has intersting and main roles.
- Lay Lay has shown a great interest to work further in That Girl Lay Lay Season 2.
- She want to do a lot of charity after she become an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lay Lay
Q1. Is That Girl Lay Lay single?
Answer: Yes, That Girl Lay Lay whose real name is Alaya High is single and busy with her career and upcoming projects.
Q2. Is it possible to contact her online?
Answer: You can contact Lay Lay through various options like DM, email, Call, Text, social media and phone number etc.
Q3. How do I contact That Girl Lay Lay?
Answer: See Contact section above which has phone number, and email, along with other info given for business purposes.
Q4. How to meet Alaya High?
Answer: Attend her concerts and meetups to fulfil your desire.
