Marquis M. Julien also known as “Marqui” was born in Frankfurt, Germany and raised in Los Angeles, California. His parents both served in the military where they initially met. After divorcing when Marquis was six years old he lived with his mother for most of his childhood years. His mother allowed him to spend his summers in New York City to keep a relationship with his father despite the parent’s differences. The early years in Los Angeles weren’t easy for Marqui because of the environment he grew in. South Central Los Angeles was infested with gang violence and drug trafficking. In 1992 the L.A. riots took place and he vividly...