Ronald Smith Quincy Hacket III, known professionally as Ronnie Banks, was born on October 20, 1997, in Antioch, California. He is of mixed heritage, with African American and Filipino roots. Banks rose to fame as a video creator, initially gaining popularity on Vine, and later expanding his influence across various social media platforms, particularly YouTube. In addition to his social media career, he is also an actor, musician, and performer.
Ronnie Banks faced a challenging upbringing. His parents separated when he was three years old, and he was raised primarily by his father. His mother visited occasionally during his childhood but eventually stopped, a loss that Banks later reflected on empathetically through a heartfelt Instagram post. In the post, he shared a childhood photo and expressed forgiveness and gratitude toward his mother.
Banks is also an animal lover and owns two husky dogs named Orion and Haiku, frequently featuring them in his social media posts.
Ronnie Banks began a public relationship with singer Jasmine Villegas, also known as Jasmine V, after the two met during the filming of her music video “That’s Me Right There,” in which Banks played the male lead. Their relationship experienced ups and downs, with much of it unfolding in the public eye via platforms like Instagram and Twitter. Despite turbulent periods, the couple shared personal milestones, including the birth of their daughter, Ameera Reign Eloise Hackett, in February 2016. Jasmine had announced her pregnancy in November 2015, six months before the birth.
