Former Hawaii football player Doe Henderson lives in Las Vegas, coaches in Los Angeles and runs a music company that is partners with an international label that produces Lady Gaga.

So, naturally, on a weekday afternoon he can be found in Kaimuki.

"Had to take my cousin to W&M Burgers," Henderson said. "Can’t be in Hawaii without stopping there."

The "cousin" is 17-year-old Mishon Ratliff, who goes by only his first name as a star on ABC Family’s "Lincoln Heights" and as a solo musical artist who just released his first full-length album. Mishon is performing tomorrow at the Pipeline Cafe Hawaii.

"He’s being home-schooled," Henderson said. "He’s at ‘school’ every day when he’s on the road. When we’re driving, he’s doing homework."

Part of the Hawaii tour is personal. Henderson wanted to watch his daughter, all-state cheerleader Leshae Henderson, participate in a competition. Leshae and Henderson’s two other daughters are Kamehameha Schools students.

Henderson also visited UH, where he was a standout defensive back in the 1990s. As a true freshman, he started on the UH team that won the 1992 Holiday Bowl.

"Great memories," said Henderson, who is defensive coordinator at his alma mater, Crenshaw High in South Central Los Angeles.

"George Lumpkin," he said of his former position coach, "is my inspiration." Henderson said three of his players would be nice fits for the Warriors.

More than a decade ago, Henderson and former UH teammate Gerald Lacey moved to Las Vegas to begin careers as rap artists. After a while, they decided to try the other side of the business. Henderson is CEO of Dynasty Records, and a manager to several acts, including Mishon.

"He acts, produces, writes, sings — he does it all," Henderson said of Mishon.

Henderson said his goal is to help youths develop their musical and football talents.

"Hawaii gave me a great opportunity," Henderson said. "It gave me a new outlook. I want to help kids go to college and get that same opportunity. It’s good to experience something new. That’s why I’m in the (music) business, and why I donate my time to football. I love to see people make it."