At age nine, moved to Pomona, California with brother Albert and mother (date approximate)

Received first video camera at age 12

Began making short films with his brother; when a teacher suggested they make a "how-to" film, they presented "How To Be a Burgler"

Made short films with brother; some were aired on public access cable TV, one "The Drive By", attracted agents

Co-directed (with brother Albert) music videos for rap artists KRS-One, Yo-Yo and Digital Underground

Co-directed (with brother Albert) an episode of "America's Most Wanted"

Feature debut as director, co-producer and story writer (all shared with brother Albert), "Menace II Society"

Allowed to leave commitment with New Line Cinema (which produced "Menace II Society") to sign a two-picture, three-year deal with Caravan Productions; films to be distributed by Disney

With brother, co-founded a rap/R & B record label, Underworld Records

With brother, walked off the set of their Shaquille O'Neal Reebok commercial (aired during the 1994 Super Bowl telecast) over creative differences

Co-helmed "Dead Presidents"

Brothers signed four-year, first-look deal at Universal

With brother Albert, made the documentary "American Pimp"; screened at Sundance