Christopher Bellard also known as Young Maylay is a respected American rapper, record producer, and voice actor, celebrated for his authentic West Coast style and enduring impact on hip-hop.

Early Life and Education

Young Maylay is a respected American rapper, record producer, and voice actor.

He was born on June 17, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, to Mr. and Mrs. Bellard.

Raised in a tough neighbourhood marked by poverty, gang activity, and the rise of gangsta rap during the 1980s and 1990s, he drew early inspiration from local sounds like N.W.A. and Ice Cube.

Career

Young Maylay is a respected American rapper, record producer, and voice actor.

He broke into rap in 2000 at age 21, debuting on Killa Tay’s Thug Thistle with the track “#1 Hottest Coast (Killa Cali),” aided by mentor King T.

His profile surged in 2004 with the lead voice role of Carl “CJ” Johnson in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, where he also contributed as writer and co-producer.

This exposure propelled his music, leading to the 2005 mixtape San Andreas: The Original Mixtape featuring:

Dr. Dre

King T

He founded independent label Malaynium Muziq that year, releasing projects like:

The Real Coast Guard (2008) with WC and DJ Crazy Toones

As part of the trio OBG Rider Clicc alongside:

Young Dre The Truth

Killa Polk

He appeared on Revolution In Progress.

Signed to Lench Mob Records under Ice Cube, his work includes features on Deeyah’s “What Will It Be” (2006) and ongoing collaborations, blending production with raw West Coast narratives.

Personal Life

Young Maylay, 46, is a respected American rapper, record producer, and voice actor.

He maintains privacy around much of his private world, with no public children.

He wed actress Heather Simms, though details of the union stay low-key.

Past relationships include those with:

Cynthia Farrell (2003–2004)

Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whittaker (2002–2005)

At 5 feet 8 inches, he resides in Los Angeles, often reflecting on family ties, including cousin Shawn Fonteno—voice of Franklin in Grand Theft Auto V—while focusing on creative outlets amid a grounded routine.

Net Worth

Young Maylay, is a respected American rapper, record producer, and voice actor.

His net worth stands at an estimated $5 million USD, drawn from rap releases, mixtape sales, voice acting residuals from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, label operations via Malaynium Muziq, and select collaborations with artists like Ice Cube and Dr. Dre.