Little Jacob

Background

Little Jacob is a Jamaican drug and arms dealer from Broker in Grand Theft Auto IV. He belongs to the Yardies and is a close associate of Real Badman, and he knows Roman Bellic through Roman's cab firm. Jacob speaks in thick Jamaican patois, which makes him hard to understand for other characters and for many players, though Niko gets the hang of it quickly.

Events of Grand Theft Auto IV

Roman introduces Niko to Jacob in Jamaican Heat, where Niko covers him at a meeting and fights off the rival dealers who turn on him. In Concrete Jungle a drug deal turns out to be a setup and Niko shoots his way out alongside Jacob. In Shadow Jacob has Niko tail a dealer and kill him and his backup, after which Jacob becomes a friend who can be called.

Jacob stays loyal for the rest of the story. He drives Niko to the climactic confrontations in both endings: in A Revenger's Tragedy he chases Dimitri with Niko, and in Out of Commission he drives the car while Niko hunts Jimmy Pegorino. He also appears in other moments where Niko needs backup, and he often reminds Niko to stay away from bad influences.

Personality

Jacob is calm, loyal and fond of marijuana. He is unflappable in gunfights and quick to defend his friends, and he quickly comes to respect Niko as a soldier.

Relationships

• Niko Bellic, whom he regards as a true friend.
• Roman Bellic, whose cab firm he has used for years.
• Real Badman, his fellow Yardie and frequent companion.

Trivia

• Jacob's full name is Jacob Hughes and he is voiced by Coolie Ranx.
• His friend ability lets Niko buy weapons at a discount from the trunk of Jacob's car.
• Players often joke about the patois, which the game subtitles but does not translate.