Charleston White is an American comedian, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and experienced health challenges in childhood, including an accident that led to the loss of his right eye. At age 14, he was involved in a robbery that resulted in a murder charge and time in juvenile detention. After his release, he studied criminal justice at Texas Wesleyan University and co-founded Helping Young People Excel (HYPE), a youth outreach organization. He later became known for his social media presence, where he shares controversial views on hip hop, culture, and current events.