The supporter of several HIV/AIDS-related non-profits, he often works with Playground of Dreams and Hollywood Heart, among other charities
Struggled with a heavy meth addiction for several years during his late teens and early twenties, after which he would be diagnosed HIV positive
Quote: "I'm trying to let people know that they have a chance out there, they have a shot․ Even if the odds are stacked against you, you really can turn a truly horrific situation around․"
After earning a faithful fan base on "The Voice", he would go on to sign with Tommy Boy Records to begin work on his debut solo album
Auditioned for the second season of NBC's "The Voice" and eventually landed a spot on CeeLo Green's team