Robert James Hoffman III was born in Gainesville, Florida, the son of
Charlotte and Robert Hoffman II, and moved with his family to Madison,
Alabama when he was seven. He has one younger brother, Chris, and two
younger sisters, Ashley and Lauren. He attended Bob Jones High School.
He discovered his passion for dancing after seeing Michael Jackson's
Thriller. He briefly attended the Alabama School of Fine Arts.
Nick Cannon was good friends with one of his roommates, and
he and Rob then became friends. It was through this friendship that Rob
became a cast member on Wild 'N Out (2005).
Enjoys meeting people who can dance well.
Attended the Alabama School of Fine Arts high school with a major in dance.