He was born on 15 February 1995 in Los Angeles, California, to a middle-class family with a single mother. He grew up in a diverse neighborhood with his single mother and two sisters. They often spent their free time at the beach, visiting museums, and going to the park. However, after a series of unfortunate events, his mother fell ill, and he struggled in school, often getting low grades and engaging in some rebellious behavior. He eventually landed a job at a local surf shop, where he met his best friend.