The Uptown Yardies are a Gang featured in Grand Theft Auto III.
The Uptown Yardies are a Jamaican Street Gang operating in Liberty City under the leadership of King Courtney.
Claude is employed by the Yardies after proving himself in a race during "Bling-Bling Scramble", being tasked with killing several Diablos members, but also stealing different gang cars.
Yardies members are seen with dreadlocks and ex-army attire, using modern street slang with heavy Jamaican accents. They drive Yardie Lobos and wield Pistols, Baseball Bats and Uzis.
This Gang also appears in Grand Theft Auto IV.
Uptown Yardies: GTA III Info
- Group Type Gang
- Faction Type Jamaican Street Gang
- Nationality
Jamaica
- Location Newport, Staunton Island
- Occupation Drug Dealing
- Also Known As Yardies
- Gang Colors Brown
- Front Companies Kappa Coffee House
- Members
Jonnie
King Courtney
King Courtney
- Affiliation
Leone Family (The Mafia)
Claude
Colombian Cartel
Leon McAffrey
- Enemies
Diablos
Forelli Brothers
Yakuza
- Vehicles
Perennial
Yardie Lobo
- Weapons
Baseball Bat
Pistol
Uzi
Uptown Yardies: GTA III Appearances
- Appearances in Story Missions:
- Deal Steal
- Smack Down
- Espresso-2-Go!
- Uzi Rider
- Rampages (Side Mission)