Joe is a lifelong resident of Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Ferndale public schools and attended Wayne State University. By the age of 18, he pursued music which became his passion. He managed and produced acts across the nation under APX Management, LLC. Joe began running in 2016 while visiting Los Angeles, CA. Inspired by the atmosphere he began running. In late 2018, he began to take it seriously at the Detroit Free Press Marathon Health & Fitness Expo, where he registered for his first race. Since then he’s participated in several major events around the country and raced in many USATF certified courses with 4 podium finishes.