Amir Pinnix grew up in the rough streets of Newark, New Jersey. He was raised by a single mother Deborah Mims, however, he had the support of many family members and friends. Amir attended Malcolm X Shabazz high school where he was a star athlete in the state of New Jersey. Amir attended the University of Minnesota where he had a great career as a student athlete and graduated with his degree in Business with a minor in leadership.