Born in Southside Chicago, raised in West Medford, Massachusetts Williams left high school and pursued a degree from Emerson College. Graduating with a bachelor's in media production and master's degree in Integrated Marketing, he serves as Digital Media Producer at Emerson College. In his role he is also fortunate to act as a mentor for film and media production students who have hopes of building a successful film career in the future. In 2008, Williams founded Forever Ink which produces short films and executes a monthly film series called the Reel Life Experience as well as an annual charity event called Celebration of the Arts Red Carpet Experience.