Did CJ regret killing Big Smoke?

Despite his betrayal of the GSF, CJ still seemed to regret having to kill a life-long friend. When Tenpenny sets Smoke's palace on fire, leading to the building's destruction as it explodes, Big Smoke's corpse is set on fire while off-screen.
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Did Big Smoke ever care about CJ?

At first, Big Smoke appeared to be a good and loyal friend of CJ. Unlike Ryder and Sweet who constantly berate Carl for his misdeeds, Big Smoke seemed to be compassionate towards the protagonist, comforting him during the funerals.
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Did CJ regret killing Ryder?

He is capable of feeling remorse, as he feels regret after he killed Ryder and Big Smoke who were his close childhood friends, even though they betrayed the Grove Street Families.
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Did Big Smoke try to kill CJ in Just Business?

[San Andreas] The mission "Just Business" was Big Smoke's attempt to kill CJ. I just played it again for the 80th time, and with the power of hindsight I realized something. First off, when Smoke first enters the building he tells CJ to come in blasting if he hears anything.
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Did Ryder and Big Smoke betray CJ?

Through subtle and not-so-subtle hints, GTA San Andreas lets players know Big Smoke will turn on them. Ryder, however, is a different story altogether. He was actively trying to help the Grove Street Families (GSF) through his missions. His betrayal is very sudden and surprising.
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What if Big Smoke never betrayed?

If they had not betrayed G.S.F., the Johnson brother's mother, Beverly Johnson, wouldn't have been murdered. This meant there would be no reason for Carl Johnson to come back to Los Santos from his busy life in Liberty City, where he was employed by Joey Leone.
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What was Big Smoke's last words?

When I'm gone, everyone gonna remember my name... Big Smoke! Note: Smoke has been shot to death by Carl Johnson, and says this line before dying when asked by Carl why he turned his back on the Grove Street Families.
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Does Sweet hate CJ?

After his release from prison, Sweet becomes angry at CJ over his decision to abandon Grove Street. He refuses to go and see any of the properties CJ has acquired, and returns to his house in Ganton. However, in the end the two brothers manage to take back their home and get rid of Tenpenny.
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Why did CJ leave San Andreas?

After deciding that his life in Los Santos was unpromising, Carl cut his ties with everyone and moved to Liberty City, where he resided for five years and found work in stealing cars for Joey Leone.
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Did Big Smoke kill CJ's mom?

This indicates that Big Smoke and Ryder had involvement in the murder. CJ's mom wasn't the target, yet the result stands the same. She was taken out by a drive-by. Note: This article reflects the writer's personal views.
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What drug is Ryder addicted to?

Ryder owns a brown Picador with a number plate which spells out SHERM, referring to his addiction to sherm (as Carl also calls him a "sherm head" in Photo Opportunity), a cigarette with marijuana mixed into the tobacco that has been immersed in PCP.
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Is Ryder based on Eazy-E?

He has appeared in films such as Menace II Society, and can be heard in Radio Los Santos with the song "Hood Took Me Under". His look is based off Eazy-E, a late rapper and vocalist of the rap group N.W.A., who was famous during the late eighties and early nineties. He died of AIDS complications in 1995.
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Who killed CJ in GTA 5?

Killed in orders of Tenpenny, because he had proof of C.R.A.S.H.'s actions.
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Why was Big Smoke still wearing green?

Big Smoke, like Ryder, continues to wear green clothing after his betrayal of the Grove Street Families becomes common knowledge. This is because Big Smoke and Ryder only have one coded outfit.
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Does OG Loc betray CJ?

He shows his darker side several times by asking CJ to murder Madd Dogg's supporters and producers. Being traitorous, he is willing to backstab CJ afterwards. He is also cowardly, and tries to outwit him when both CJ and Madd Dogg confront the would-be rapper in his mansion.
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Why does Ryder call CJ a Buster?

He was saying that Ryder calls him Buster - which (to add) is in large due to the fact CJ left the gang and tried to better himself. Busta/Buster is slang, it is NOT Carl's "street name."
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Why was Ryder killed?

In the mission Pier 69, Ryder and Mendez are in a deal—after using Wu Zi Mu's Triad army to help subdue the gangs, Cesar and Carl kill Mendez. Ryder will then attempt to flee in a boat; Carl kills him by either sniping him whilst he swims to it, or by chasing and shooting him down whilst seaborne.
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Why did CJ replace Leo?

C.J. resigns as Press Secretary. Midway through Bartlet's second term, Leo McGarry suffered a near-fatal heart attack and was forced to resign his position as White House Chief of Staff. At Leo's advice, Bartlet named C.J.
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Is Franklin CJ's son?

Overall, it is very unlikely for CJ to be Franklin's real father.
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Who is older, CJ or Sweet?

Sweet is the leader of the Grove Street Families gang, which is based in Ganton, Los Santos. He is the eldest son of Beverly Johnson and the older brother of Carl Johnson, Kendl and Brian.
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Which rapper is CJ based on?

Christopher Bellard (born June 17, 1979), also known by his stage name Young Maylay, is an American rapper, record producer and actor based in Los Angeles. He is best known for his portrayal of Carl "CJ" Johnson, the main character of the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
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Who is CJ best friend?

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Cesar is Kendl's boyfriend and leader of the hispanic street gang, Varrios Los Aztecas. At first, CJ does have some difficulties with him, but later he becomes CJ's best friend.
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Who killed CJ's mom?

In 1992, two Ballas members, under the orders of corrupt LSPD officers Frank Tenpenny and Eddie Pulaski, attempted a drive-by shooting at the Johnson house in order to kill Sweet. However, Sweet was not in the house, and Beverly was killed instead.
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What killed Big Smoke?

Smoke, showing remorse for his actions, tells Carl that he "got caught up" in the money and power he was able to obtain. He reminds Carl that when he is dead, people "will remember his name" before dying from his injuries inflicted by Carl.
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Was Ryder meant to betray CJ?

One common GTA San Andreas fan theory is that Ryder wasn't supposed to betray CJ and the Grove Street Families. It's a complete contrast to how Big Smoke aligning with C.R.A.S.H. and the Ballas made perfect sense, given the hints in the plot. However, there are also a few reasons why Ryder's plot twist makes sense.
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