Born on May 4th 1989 in the city of Gatesville Texas, James grew up in some of the best times of the American history, As well as some of the worst. James lived in Gatesville till the death of his father at the age of 11, at which he moved in with his mother in San Saba Texas. At the age of 14 James had failed a grade for the second time in school and was placed in the Cherokee Children Home for a year. During which time He found a passion for basket ball that he still has to this day. James always seemed to stick out at school, being some 2-3years older than his classroom peers. Despite all he struggled hard in school and in his Sophomore year scored a 26 on his ACT, where the class average was a 19. But on November 21st 2007 a second calamity feel on James as he was put on probation for 2 years for a crime he didn't commit. Despite 9 witnesses, one of whom was a police officer, pleaded his case along with him, the judge still looked down on him. Many of the Jury did not like him either for various reason. He is currently serving 6 months in jail for being a day late on his probation payment and being behind on his community service.