Kendl Johnson
Kendl Johnson is the sister of CJ and Sweet in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004). She dates Cesar Vialpando, keeps pushing CJ towards legitimate business, and helps run the family garage in San Fierro. She is voiced by the rapper Yo-Yo.
Who is Kendl Johnson?
Kendl is the sister of Carl "CJ" Johnson and Sweet in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. When CJ comes home for their mother Beverly's funeral, Kendl is the family member who argues with both brothers about their choices. The GTA Wiki describes her as clever and business-minded.
Who is Kendl's boyfriend?
Her boyfriend is Cesar Vialpando, a leader of the Varrios Los Aztecas. That makes the relationship awkward at first, because Sweet does not trust a member of another gang. CJ gives Cesar a chance, and the friendship between the two men becomes one of the steadiest in the game. According to the GTA Wiki, Cesar says he has thought about proposing, but the game never shows her answer.
What does Kendl do in the story?
She is the voice of common sense. Wikipedia's summary says she joins the family again and helps CJ run his garage with Cesar in San Fierro. The GTA Wiki notes that she encourages CJ's legitimate ventures, including the garage and the casino plan with Wu Zi Mu.
| Mission | Kendl's part |
|---|---|
| "Sweet & Kendl" | Introduces her and the family tension |
| "Cesar Vialpando" | She brings CJ to meet Cesar |
| "High Stakes, Low-Rider" | She is present at Cesar's street race |
| "King in Exile" | She and Cesar join CJ outside Los Santos |
| "Wear Flowers in Your Hair" | She arrives in San Fierro with the group |
| "End of the Line" | She is with the family during the finale |
Why does Eddie Pulaski mention Kendl?
In "High Noon", the corrupt officer Eddie Pulaski insults Kendl in his last words before CJ kills him. The GTA Wiki records the exchange. It shows how far Pulaski will go to provoke CJ, and it is one of the moments players remember most from that mission.
Who voices Kendl Johnson?
Kendl is voiced by Yo-Yo, the stage name of the rapper Yolanda Whittaker. Wikipedia's cast list for the game names Yo-Yo in the role, and the GTA Wiki gives her full name.
Sources
- Wikipedia — Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas read 2 Nov 2026
- GTA Wiki (gta.wiki) — Kendl Johnson read 2 Nov 2026