LaMarcus Juniors

**LaMarcus Juniors** is one of the main five characters of Suburbia. He is the cousin of Durrell Latrell.

He is voiced by Anijah Tazewell

## Biography

LaMarcus Juniors, a 14-year-old boy raised by his grandfather Curtis Jackson in Suburbia, California. Details about his parents are not provided, suggesting they may not be part of his life. LaMarcus greatly admires his older cousin Durrell, who hails from the hood, and he has always aspired to embody a similar streetwise persona. With dreams of becoming a rapper, he goes by the stage name "LaMoney".

## Appearance

LaMarcus is a slender teenager with long, dreadlocked black hair. He often wears a white hat, an "L.A" tank top, black pants, and white shoes.

## Personality

LaMarcus is a boisterous and brash young boy, constantly on the hunt for quick money-making schemes that usually land him in hot water. It often falls on Durrell or another friend or family member to rescue him from these predicaments. While LaMarcus is eager to cultivate an image of being tough and street-smart, Durrell easily sees through the facade. Durrell, who embodies the very toughness that LaMarcus aspires to, doesn't find it admirable to pretend to be something you're not, especially when it contributes to societal discord.

## Relationships

### Family

#### Mother

As of now, not much has been mentioned about Durrell's mother. She is only visible in a photograph displayed in Curtis's living room, where she bears a striking resemblance to her twin sister, Sonya.

#### Curtis Jackson

Curtis has been raising LaMarcus since he was a young child. He maintains a tough yet fair approach in his interactions with LaMarcus. Frequently, he advises both LaMarcus and his cousin Durrell to find employment.

#### Durrell Latrell

LaMarcus has always looked up to his cousin Durrell, idealizing the struggles and experiences that Durrell went through while growing up in the hood. LaMarcus has a deep desire to emulate this "hood" lifestyle, despite the fact that he grew up in a much safer environment. This often leads to unintentional annoyance on Durrell's part, as he perceives LaMarcus's aspirations as misguided.

#### Darnell Latrell

Given that LaMarcus idolizes his cousin Durrell, it's reasonable to assume that he may have felt similarly about Darnell, especially if Darnell and Durrell shared similar life experiences or characteristics. However, since not much is known about the specific relationship between LaMarcus and Darnell, any conclusions would be speculative at this point.

#### Kevin Bates

LaMarcus's relationship with Kevin hasn't been as thoroughly explored as it has been with Durrell. Kevin does care for his nephew but seems to place more value on his relationship with Durrell. This is evident when he tells Curtis in the episode "Beyond Scared Straight," "*To be fair Curtis, LaMarcus is my nephew-in-law.*"

#### Tyrone Latrell

The relationship between Tyrone and LaMarcus hasn't been as deeply explored compared to other family relationships in the series. However, in the episode "Beyond Scared Straight," there is a significant interaction between them. When LaMarcus visits Tyrone in prison, Tyrone gives him a prison shiv to defend himself against Big Perm's goons, who have been roughing him up. This act suggests that Tyrone does have a level of concern and affection for LaMarcus, wanting to ensure his safety in a perilous setting.

#### Sonya Latrell

Based on their brief interaction in the episode "Welcome To Suburbia," it appears that Sonya and LaMarcus share a close relationship. While the extent and depth of their bond haven't been fully explored in the series yet, their interaction in this episode suggests a level of familiarity and warmth between them.

### Friends

#### Ping Pong

In the first episode of Suburbia, Pong and LaMarcus are already seen engaging in an online game, exchanging friendly insults. This suggests that their relationship predates the start of the series and indicates a level of camaraderie and familiarity between the two characters. Their playful banter could signify a friendship that has been well-established prior to the events of the show.

#### Marty Whiteman

In the episode "Girls Gone Wild," LaMarcus convinces Marty to throw a party at his dad's mansion, which ultimately goes awry and leads to their arrest and false imprisonment for murder. Initially, LaMarcus abandons Marty in jail, but later tries to form an alliance when he feels threatened by one of Big Perm's henchmen. However, Marty declines the offer, as he gains control over the local economy within their jail pod, effectively establishing himself as a power player in that environment. The dynamics of their relationship shift considerably due to these events, revealing the complexity and evolving nature of their interactions.

#### Brad Burgers

In the episode "Welcome To Suburbia," LaMarcus and Brad first cross paths when a high Brad mistakenly thinks LaMarcus's house is his own. Their friendship begins to form in a subsequent episode, "Girls Gone Wild," where they collaborate to help Marty obtain drugs for his party. This series of events serves as the foundation for their burgeoning friendship, uniting them in shared experiences and mutual interests.