David H. Sharrett II was born in Woodstock, Virginia in June 1980, to David Sharrett Sr., a local schoolteacher, and Kimberly Drummond. David Sharrett II's parents divorced early in his life, and he grew up around Oakton, Virginia, where he attended Oakton Elementary School, then Copper Intermediate School and Oakton High School. In high school, he played defensive end on the school's football team before graduating high school in 1999. After graduation, Sharrett considered college but instead opted to work several odd jobs, telling his family he wasn't ready to continue his education. He worked as a bartender and a doorman in several local restaurants and bars until around 2005. During this time, he met Heather Shell, whom he would later marry. He also attended some classes at Northern Vi