Jeremy Nichols was born on the South Side of Chicago and currently lives in West Garfield Park. His hobbies include computer hardware, multiplayer games, and spending time with his family. He has volunteered for his family church and campaigned for Barack Obama's re-election. Nichols supports the American Cancer Society and NAMI. The most pressing civic issue in his community is narcotic distribution and gangs. He joined Inner City Stars to improve his business, leadership, and interpersonal skills.