Broderick Hunter Jr was born January 3rd, 1991. Named after his father, he grew up in a city called Fontana, California.

He played basketball there for 15 years, which landed him various scholarships across the country. Choosing the University of Central Florida as his college basketball home, his career was cut short due to an injury, which resulted in him moving back home. Years later he was presented with the opportunity to model in 2010, then was signed into several markets by 2011.