Born and raised in Harlem New York, Dajour Ashwood graduated from the same high school as Calvin Klein, Marc Jacob, and Mobb Deep (Art & Design). He grew up with and personally knows famous actors Bokeem Woodbine and Mekhi Phifer. Dajour starred in "Harlem Diaries: Nine voices of resilience" a film aired by the Discovery Channel and won the Golden Eagle and Cable Ace film awards. Outside of acting, Dajour is a contest winner public speaker, 5K runner, and novice boxer.