Hendrix hails from the west side of Chicago with a degree in Liberal Arts from Southern Illinois University. He developed a strong passion for acting while in college and joined The St. Louis Black Repertory Company, where they toured and performed for thousands. Afterwards, he moved back to Chicago and became involved in the Chicago theater scene while acting in various independent films. Some of his notable credits include starring in Spike Lee's Chi-Raq, guest starring on Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. a recurring role on Showtime's hit series The Chi and a series Regular on The 4th Installment of Fargo and a recurring on FX' The Bear.