 Though he briefly attended technicals remedial college, Mims decided if he truly wanted to make it as a rapper he needed to focus on what was important to him.After graduating from Westbury High School (Westbury, Long Island), he began spending time in Toronto with Wyclef Jean as an acquaintance.His debut singles, "L.O.V.E/I Made a Vow" were released in 2000, under the temporary pseudonym Mr. Mims.