Is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (pledged undergrad chapter Mu Nu at Virginia Tech 1984).
Is a military veteran, serving as a Combat Medic in the Army for Desert Storm. He re-enlisted, serving another two years active duty receiving training as a Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician and was stationed at Ft. Polk, LA.
Is a published poet, produced playwright and screenwriter, studying creative writing under Nikki Giovanni at Virginia Tech.