J. LaMarr was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised on the South side of Chicago, along with four sisters. He received his education from Carl Sandburg College, Rend ...view moreJ. LaMarr was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised on the South side of Chicago, along with four sisters. He received his education from Carl Sandburg College, Rend Lake College, and his degree from Lake Land College. His passion for writing has been inspired by the restless state of adversity that he has faced for over seventeen years.view less