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Dawson grew up in Long Beach, California, and he graduated from Lakewood High School. As a teenager, Dawson was bullied for his weight in school. He has two older brothers, Jacob Yaw born 1980 and Jerid Yaw born 1985. The siblings had a close relationship, and helped Dawson during these times. He has since lost 150 pounds 68 kg. He first became interested in making videos when he would turn in videos as school projects with his friends in high school.