Aspiring young actor Marlon Yates is famous especially for portraying rapper The D.O.C. in movie Straight Outta Compton. He’s also a new boyfriend of Basketball Wives star Shaunie O’Neal. As of 2016, Yates has allegedly a total net worth over $1.5 million. Let’s take close look on his career now.

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Marlon Yates Jr was born September 19, 1987 in Los Angeles, California. His career breakthrough came in 2015 when he played in Straight Outta Compton and Will to Love. He also appeared on 2016 MTV Movie Awards. There’s no doubt that this guy’s career is soaring.

Yates has two brothers and one sister. His Instagram account has over 20,000 followers. With six feet and two inches, Yates is quite a tall guy. He also has several tattoos and his mom allegedly allowed him to have his first when he was only twelve.

Yates started dating Shaunie O’Neal after her divorce with Shaquille O’Neal. Media followed this relationship closely and couldn’t miss the fact that Shaunie is twelve years older than Marlon. Despite many shocking tabloid headlines, this relationship lasted now more than five years. We wish them both luck!