Crystal is a native of Martin, TN. She attended the University of Tennessee at Martin & received a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications/Public Relations. Upon graduating she moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the United States Senate. In 2010, she decided to move to Atlanta to pursue a career in music and acting. In 2011, Oscar Award Winning, Matthew Cherry, gave Hayslett her first speaking role in his short film, “This Time”. She also made appearances on BET’s “The Game” and “Stomp The Yard 2”.