Asim Jamal Shakir Jr. is a Los Angeles native, but due to adverse family circumstances; he moved to Warner Robins, Georgia at an early age. Despite the adversity that surrounded his life, Jamal went on to excel academically and athletically throughout high school. He was an Honor Graduate from Warner Robins High School, where he was a standout athlete which allowed him to pursue football on a collegiate level at LaGrange College; while also maintaining a 3.35 GPA throughout.
Within three years, Jamal graduated from LaGrange College receiving his BA in Digital Creative Media & Film Production in December 2018. In addition to the accomplishment of graduating early, Jamal made history at LaGrange College by being the institutions first ever graduate in his field, where he worked closely with his professors to set the bar and curriculum of how the Digital Creative Media & Film Production will be conducted for decades to come.
During his early years at LaGrange College, he began doing freelance work in commercials and music videos. Quickly becoming proficient in his craft he was able to work on notable projects with big names such as, Meek Mill, Young Thug, Young Dolph, T.I., and more. Additionally, During Jamal’s last year, he was selected for Team USA All-American Football Team where he played in Mexico City, Mexico and won honors of Defensive Player of the Game for 2018.
At only the age of 21, Jamal has a multitude of credits under his belt in the media production business, including as a Director, Cinematographer, Producer, Camera Operator, Editor, Writer, and Photographer.