Elijah Muhammad was on the front lines of making CrossFit what it is today. After having a dominating career playing basketball, his coach told him to start training CrossFit in early 2010. Since being a leader in the sport, acquiring sponsorships through Nike, multiple supplement brands and Strike Movement that lead to him competing in the CrossFit Games 2 times.

Since stepping back from the Games, EZ is the owner of a non-profit organization called Project Onyx. He focuses on the support the development of young men and women that need guidance with the emphasis on ending racism, teaching them about health and fitness, and giving them a safe place to go after school and throughout the week.

EZ is also the owner of his own apparel line - Lift Heavy Often | As In Every Day.