James began his career in film & TV following a 10-year term in the US Army. While attending America Intercontinental University (AIU) in Georgia, he worked on music videos, film projects as well as writing endeavors, which he released his noted documentary 'Black Greek Organizations: The Foundation', which features Shaquille O'Neal and Attorney Johnnie Cochran, who gave his first and last interview about his affiliation with the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity just prior to his death.