Not Academically Inclined
Chumlee was born in Nevada and things weren’t easy for him during his younger years. He wasn’t an academic in high school and he used to pay other students to do his homework. He eventually decided to drop out of school altogether.
Not Academically Inclined
The Story Behind His Name
We all affectionately know Austin Lee Russell as Chumlee, but we’re sure that you’ve wondered about where this nickname actually came from. We know we’ve been wondering! Although most people’s nicknames come from something positive, the same unfortunately can’t be said for Chumlee…
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The Story Behind His Name