Tay "Gorillaseason" Raines was born and raised in Chicago. Tay has dedicated his life to fitness and learning the complex science of the human body and bodybuilding, he also sought to teach others. Tay has helped thousands of people achieve their fitness goals both on- and offline. His dedication to achieving success as a bodybuilder combined with his daily effort to serve his community reflects his life values of sacrifice, dedication, and determination. he has unapologetically made personal life-altering sacrifices to not only better himself, but to better the lives of others.