Trivia

Tested positive for HIV; this led to a 60-day shutdown of the porn industry (April 2004)

Good friends with adult performers Mark Anthony and T.T. Boy.

Is very health conscious and does not drink or smoke.

Was so grief-stricken by the news of his medical condition that when he disappeared his friends broke into his apartment fearing that he took his own life.

A veteran of over 250 video titles, he only became in high demand a few months prior to his illness.

Is an avid collector of model remote-controlled airplanes.

By 2004 he was making $400-$600 a scene, and was appearing in five scenes or more a week.

Shares a birthday with fellow African-American performer Mandingo.

Worked nights at a Hollywood boxing gym when he began his career in porn.

Was a roommate of English-born performer Flick Shagwell for six months.

Is the first male veteran performer to contract HIV since Tony Montana in 1999.

Frustrated by the low-grade roles he was only offered, he had seriously considered the possibility of abandoning his pursuit of a career in porn well before his brief departure following his brother's demise.

(2004 - present) No longer able to perform, he now directs and hosts the popular "Big Butt Smashdown" DVD series.