- His friends recommended him to seek out the services of Homeboy Industries, a gang-intervention program based in Los Angeles.
- Developed an addiction to crack cocaine by the age of 15.
- Was sentenced to prison for violent assault with a deadly weapon, and was released at the age of 25.
- In 2016 co-wrote with Robert Egan a one-man show called Fighting Shadows, about his experiences as a former gang member who spent years in and out of prison.
- Was incarcerated at the age of 13 for stealing a wallet.
- In 2013 won the Lo Maximo award from Homeboy Industries, which honors HI service recipients who give back to the community.
- In 2010 appeared in the music video for Bruno Mars' single "Grenade".
- Is from a second-generation Mexican-American family.
- Became active in gang activity from an early age.
- Grew up in East Los Angeles.
- Fluent in Spanish.
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