Mawonn Demetris Smith was born to Melvin Leon Smith, Jr. and Marilyn Diann Everett on March 22, 1982, in Temple, Texas. He was the middle child of two boys and was surrounded by a large family.

Mawonn, affectionately known as "Moe", received his early education in West Dallas at Sidney Expressive Arts Vanguard School. He later went on to attend West Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas. As a young child, he played Pee Wee football he then went on to play football in middle school and high school. He had a passion for the arts and at an early age, he established a music group.

After graduating high school, Mawonn, went on to work for Continental Electronics with his father. Later on, Mawonn became employed by The US Postal Service of Forney, Texas for 14 years.

Mawonn was a devoted father to his two daughters, Sa'mya and Serenity. He will be missed by the many lives he touched.

On October 2, 2019, Mawonn departed this life to live in his Heavenly home. He is preceded death by his paternal grandfathers Melvin Smith and Walter Joe Everett; aunts Gladys Trammel, Carolyn Everett and uncle Warren Dean Everett.

Mawonn leaves to cherish his beautiful memories his father Melvin Leon Smith, Jr.; mother Marilyn Diann Everett Smith; two daughters: Sa'mya and Serenity; two brothers: Melvin Leon Smith III and Malcolm Xavier Smith; grandmothers Veola Melvin Everett and Lou Berdia Chew Smith. He also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, cherished friends and coworkers.