Maddix was born in Ilford, East London[3] and later attended the University of Salford.
[4] Maddix took leave from his university course when he contracted a blood infection from a tattoo, ultimately dropping out to pursue a career in comedy.
[9] Maddix hosted a documentary series on extremism titled Hate Thy Neighbor[10] in partnership with Vice in 2016.
[13] His father is Jamaican and his maternal grandfather is Greek, although for many years he had believed him to be Italian.
[14] Jamali has stated on numerous occasions during his stand-up performances and TV appearances that he considers himself to be a Buddhist.