Maverick Carter

Maverick Carter is a recurring character in The Hate U Give. He is the father of Starr, Sekani and Seven. Maverick is the main focus of Concrete Rose.

History
Maverick was once a King Lord but left since he was in prison and saw that it was not worth dying for. His father was a drug dealer who didn't pay close attention to Maverick (people call him Big Mav) he wasn't really there for him because he was selling drugs.

Maverick owns a corner store, his daughter Starr and DeVante works there part-time.

Personal Life
Maverick has three children, two sons and a daughter. Seven, his eldest, was conceived due to an affair he had with Iesha. It was later found in the book that it happened because Maverick had an disagreement with his wife, Lisa. Maverick and Lisa have two children, Starr and Sekani. The book was written in Sekani's perspective.

Maverick has a few issues with his brother-in-law, Carlos, who is a police officer.