Namond Brice

Namond Brice ( NAY-mənd) is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, played by Julito McCullum. In the series, Namond is a middle school student who first appears during the 4th season. He is friends with Michael Lee and Randy Wagstaff. He often bullies Duquan “Dukie” Weems. He is the son of Wee-Bey Brice and De'Londa Brice, and lives with his mother. Thanks to his father's connection with the Barksdale drug dealing organization, they receive excellent financial support. Wee-Bey is serving consecutive life sentences for multiple homicides committed on behalf of the Barksdales, including having confessed to crimes he did not commit. Grateful to Wee-Bey for shielding the rest of the organization, the Barksdales provide for Namond and De’Londa. The incarceration of Avon Barksdale shatters the organization, however, his sister Brianna Barksdale continues to pay them. This steady income means that Namond is much better off than his peers.