Irving Jean-Baptiste is a second-generation Haitian, born to Haitian parents who work in the United States as a nurse (mother) and translator (father, Giordano Jean-Baptiste).
Irv is a college student at Temple University where he majors in communications. He is a former member of Philadelphia Boys Choir, he plays drums, piano and raps at every opportunity. He is the host of MJoTAtalks: Music.