Maliq Akil Johnson (born June 22, 2000) is an American actor.

He is known for his role as Jayson Jackson in the Netflix series Grand Army.

He grew up in the Bedford–Stuyvesant area where his father co-owned Head Hunter Barbershop from 1996 until its closure in 2015 due to gentrification.

[1][2] Maliq attended Cobble Hill School of American Studies.

He appeared in catalogues and adverts with gigs such as Verizon, GAP, Target, Pillsbury, Zulily, UFT, Macy's, Sean John, Aéropostale, and Kohl's.