Why does smoke betray CJ?

As he dies, CJ asks Smoke what made him flip up and he explains that he betrayed the gang because he finally saw an opportunity to become rich and famous, and took it without caring about the consequences; Smoke says that because of his greedy nature, he had no choice in the matter.
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Why did Big Smoke betray Grove Street?

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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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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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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Was Ryder originally supposed 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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Who killed CJ's mum?

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. Sweet ran into the house, only to discover his mother dead.
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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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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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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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Was CJ killed in GTA?

An Easter egg in GTA IV suggests that Carl, along with the other 3D Universe protagonists, are dead. However, this is simply to commemorate the game being the beginning of a new era and it is not considered canon. Rockstar Games have stated this is "a little joke to our fans".
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Is Big Smoke the bad guy?

Melvin Harris, better known as Big Smoke, is the secondary antagonist of the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the seventh installment of the Grand Theft Auto video game series.
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Why does Sweet hate CJ?

The Johnson family backstory

The Johnson brothers used to be close in their childhood. However, when Brian died in 1987, Sweet blamed CJ. While it was never revealed what caused the untimely demise, it's implied CJ had something to do with it. Sweet only deepened his resentment for the younger brother.
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What happens if CJ gets fat?

Decline of physical capabilities

GTA San Andreas players will have a more difficult time playing the game if CJ is fat. His physical abilities will decrease, such as his health and stamina. Several missions require players to run and jump over objects.
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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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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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Was Big Smoke a balla?

Biography. Big Smoke was a high-ranking member of the Grove Street Families who later defected to the Ballas, and made clandestine deals with the Los Santos Vagos and Russian Mafia, eventually becoming the most powerful crook in the criminal underworld of Los Santos.
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Who was CJ's best friend?

Events of GTA San Andreas

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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Is CJ against drugs?

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

So in this game's plot, CJ and Sweet are at least nominally opposed to the usage and sale of illegal drugs, right? They'll even go so far as to kill members of rivaling gangs who profit from drugs, and they struggle to keep those drugs from tearing apart Grove Street Families.
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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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Will CJ return in GTA 6?

However, the ship for him to return appears to have sailed already. CJ returning would have made more sense in GTA V given that game is set in Los Santos, a fictional take on Los Angeles. Therefore, we're not expecting to see or hear much of the character when the next instalment comes out in 2025.
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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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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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How many girlfriends does CJ have?

In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, there are six possible girlfriends for CJ to date, with two of them becoming girlfriends through the storyline.
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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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