Born to an African-American father and Armenian-Iranian mother. The two divorced when the Hughes brothers were two years old. They were raised by their mother who bought them a video camera when they were 12.
Dropped out of high school in the 11th grade to begin directing music videos. He later took some film classes at Los Angeles Community College.
Was hired to direct the 2005 horror-thriller Hide and Seek (2005) but backed out before production began due to a budgetary matter.
Twin brother of Allen Hughes. Albert was born nine minutes earlier.
Has a daughter from a previous relationship.
Grew up in Pomona, California.
Prague, Czech Republic: Living with his long-time girlfriend. (2009)