Why did everyone betray CJ?

Because Smoke wanted the money so badly, he ditched the grove family for the ballas. The Ballas were becoming powerful because of the drug money. Despite BS betraying CJ for monetary reasons, he still had love for CJ. Ryder on the other hand, was a hater to CJ.
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Why did Smoke and Ryder betray CJ?

Once Tenpenny starts blackmailing him, Big Smoke has no choice but to betray the gang, as he knows what would happen if he doesn't cooperate with the corrupt officer. Although, he also did it for power and wealth, and indeed incited Ryder to betray the gang, as since he could not do it alone.
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Why did Tenpenny betray CJ?

Throughout the course of the game, Tenpenny wants to get more powerful while getting rid of anyone that could reveal his corruption, using CJ to do his dirty work for him. He is also the archenemy of Carl "CJ" Johnson. He was voiced by Samuel L.
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What if Big Smoke didn t betray CJ?

If Big Smoke and Ryder didn't betray Grove Street in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, it is likely that the storyline of the game would have played out differently. Without the betrayal, CJ and the Grove Street Families would have been better equipped to fight off the Ballas gang and other rival gangs in the game.
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Who betrayed Carl?

Betrayed by Big Smoke and Ryder and move to San Fierro. While on a mission to weaken the Ballas, Carl is contacted by Cesar to meet him at an area not far from a Ballas drug hideout in order to give more information on the drive-by shooting.
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Who killed CJ's mom?

Death. 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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Why did CJ leave Los Santos?

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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Was Ryder forced to betray CJ?

Theory: Ryder wasn't supposed to betray his gang. Big Smoke was meant to be the only traitor, but Rockstar Games changed their mind. They probably wanted Ryder to die in that shootout with the police.
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Why did Big Smoke turn on CJ?

Big Smoke betrayed CJ because he was greedy and ambitious. From the beginning of the story, Big Smoke tried to persuade Sweet to get into the drug game but Sweet kept resisting because it was destroying communities. Because Smoke wanted the money so badly, he ditched the grove family for the ballas.
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Is Ryder a traitor?

Ryder was the most entertaining character in GTA: San Andreas' first act. Unfortunately, the developers seemed to forget about him after his betrayal. One of the biggest disappointments in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has to be Ryder's role as one of the traitors to Grove Street.
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Why does CJ hate Tenpenny?

A corrupt officer of the LSPD and the leader of CRASH, Tenpenny ordered the murder of Ralph Pendelbury who was trying to expose his corrupt activities and threatened to frame CJ so that he would do his dirty work.
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Why did CJ help Madd Dogg?

Feeling guilty about his role in Madd Dogg's downfall (something which Dogg himself was unaware of), CJ decided to help him get back on his feet, becoming his new manager with help from Ken Rosenburg and Kent Paul.
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Why did CJ save Madd Dogg?

When Carl Johnson discovers him, he had a room at the Royale Casino, and after he had gotten drunk and gambled away his fortune, threatens suicide before CJ saved him and sent him to rehab. Madd Dogg then hires CJ as his new manager, unaware that CJ ruined his career in the first place and rescued him out of remorse.
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Is Ryder jealous of CJ?

When CJ returns and begins his rise in the Grove Street Families, Ryder becomes increasingly jealous even though he is already aligned with the Ballas.
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What happened to CJ's brother?

Brian died in 1987. The cause of his death was never revealed, though it is implied that he was killed by a rival gang and Carl was present but he did not attempt to help Brian. Sweet blamed Carl for Brian's death, which resulted in Carl moving to Liberty City.
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What were the last words of Big Smoke?

I had to do it... I just see the opportunity. When I'm gone, everyone gonna remember my name... Big Smoke!
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Is Franklin CJ's son?

No, Franklin is not the son of CJ, as each game is set in alternate timelines according to Rockstar Games. However, the voice actor for Franklin, Shawn Fonteno, is the cousin of rapper, Young Maylay who voiced CJ.
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Why was Big Smoke killed?

Carl Johnson killed Big Smoke for betraying the Grove Street Families to affiliate himself with the Ballas. Big Smoke actually showed remorse but he was too far gone into drug trafficking and establishing an empire within the business.
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Why does CJ sound like Franklin?

Franklin's GTAV Actor Is CJ's Real-Life Cousin

The voice actors who portray CJ and Franklin in the two games have a real-life connection. Shawn Fonteno is the voice behind GTA 5's Franklin.
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Who is CJ based on?

Carl Johnson, better known as CJ, is the playable lead of GTA San Andreas. However, the character was voiced and modeled after Young Maylay, the LA-based rapper.
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Who kills Ryder GTA?

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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What does Ryder call CJ?

C.J. is Carl's 'street' name. He is also known as 'Busta/Buster' by Ryder though. Busta/Buster is slang, it is NOT Carl's "street name."
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What is CJ's real name GTA?

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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How old is CJ in GTA?

San Andreas focuses on Carl “CJ” Johnson, who returns to Liberty City following his mother's death after leaving the gang life behind years prior. He is 24 during the events of the game, while his brother Sweet is 27.
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Who is CJ first girlfriend in GTA?

The first girlfriend you'll run into in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is Denise. CJ meets her during the Burning Desire mission, saving her from a burning building and driving her back to her house.
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