Renado Pettaway is the son of LeShounda Robinson and Derrick Pettaway. Renado is a 2018 graduate of John L. LeFlore Magnet High School. He participated in organizations such as the Mobile Kappa League, and Future Business Leaders of America, and was also part of the Mighty Marching Rattler Band where he played the trombone.
He is also a 2020 Bishop State Community College graduate where he earned his Associated Degree in Electrical Technology. At Bishop State, Renado was crowned Mr. Freshman, the President of the National Technical Honor Society, Vice President of the Collegiate 100, 1st Runner-up to Mr. Bishop State, Student Ambassador, a member of Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society, Student Government Association.
In his spare time, he is a mentor to middle and high school young men.