Mo Hines grew up in the East Bay of Northern California. He got he first taste of performing as a host of his high school's morning show. While attending San Jose State he changed his major from business to Theatre. At San Jose State University he was also an On-Air DJ for campus radio 90.5 KSJS. He performed for a number of years as the rapper SavedSavage. He has recently written and produced a number of independent films.