Is Tenpenny a Ballas?

While Tenpenny claims he is pitting the gangs against each other to wipe them all out, he is actually allied with the Ballas, who (unlike the GSF) have no reservations against dealing crack cocaine.

Who was Tenpenny based on?

Tenpenny is based off a real-life LAPD officer named Rafael Perez, who was a key figure in the LAPD Rampart Scandal in the late 1990s.

Can you join the ballas in GTA San Andreas?

Mission Details

The player must next drive to the East LS basketball court and speak with members of the Ballas gang. CJ is told by the Ballas that if he wants to join their gang, he must kill several GSF members.

Why is CJ working for Tenpenny?

Tenpenny wanted CJ to do his dirty work

Tenpenny and CJ seem to already know each other on a first name basis. This implies that the two met before the events of GTA San Andreas. By the time CJ returns, Tenpenny already has plans for him. He sees the Grove Street member as nothing more than an unwilling pawn.

Who is CJ best friend GTA?

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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Why did CJ leave Los Santos?

Feeling his life in Los Santos is unpromising, Carl eventually decides to move to Liberty City, only to return home five years later after his mother, Beverly, is similarly killed.

Who created the Ballas?

George Charles Ballas Sr. (June 28, 1925 – June 25, 2011) was an American entrepreneur. He invented the first string trimmer, known as the Weed Eater in 1971.

Who is stronger Grove Street or Ballas?

While there are many gangs in the game, the Ballas is clearly the most powerful in the game. While it does get trumped by Grove Street Families (GSF) in the end, it's the biggest antogonist in the game.

Is Franklin in the Ballas?

One of the protagonists, Franklin Clinton, is not on friendly terms with the Ballas as he is part of The Families. However, if he speaks to a Ballas member, they will not be aggressive at first, although they become hostile when Franklin insults them (usually the 3rd time you press the talk button).

Who is the villain in GTA SA?

Officer Tenpenny (GTA: San Andreas) Voiced by the legendary Samuel L. Jackson, Officer Frank Tenpenny was Grand Theft Auto's greatest villain.

Who is the corrupt police in GTA San Andreas?

Frank Tenpenny is the main antagonist for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Voiced by Samuel L. Jackson, Tenpenny is a corrupt C.R.A.S.H. officer (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums).

Does Big Smoke join the Ballas?

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.

Did stretch join the Ballas?

Despite his recklessness, Stretch is very deceitful and manipulative, betraying the Families and joining the Ballas, using his influence on Lamar to manipulate him and make him think that Franklin is a snitch.

Did Big Smoke join Ballas?

Melvin Harris, better known as Big Smoke, is the secondary antagonist of the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. He was a high-ranking member of the Grove Street Family gang, however him and a fellow member, Ryder were later revealed to be working with the Ballas and the C.R.A.S.H. Unit.

Who is the highest LVL in GTA?

From beginners at number 1 to the maximum attainable level of 8000, and everything in between. Many gamers still don't understand how some of these incredibly high ranks can be earned. There are a couple of things that are worth knowing about players with a rank of 8000 in the game.

Why does Big Smoke live in Ballas territory?

The reason Big Smoke moved into Ballas Territory is simple. He wanted to be close to his criminal buddies, especially Frank Tenpenny. Had Big Smoke been seen hanging out with Tenpenny at his place in Groove Street, it would have been a lot harder for Carl Johnson and Sweet to trust his fickle tales and fragmented lies.

Who is the leader of Grove?

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At the beginning of the game, Sean "Sweet" Johnson is the leader of the Grove Street Families.

Is Grove Street a Ballas territory?

Some GTA 5 players have to wonder how Grove Street ended up as Ballas territory. GTA San Andreas players will recognize this familiar location. It was initially home to the Grove Street Families. However, that's not the case for GTA 5 since the Ballas have taken control.

Is Grove Street Crips or Bloods?

The Grove Street Families is based on the Crips, an African American street gang in South Central LA. They are one of the largest and most violent street gangs organizations in the United States. The gang, founded in 1969, has been associated with murders, robberies, and drug dealing, to name a few crimes.

Who is the founder of Grove Street?

Grove Street Games was founded as War Drum Studios by Thomas Williamson and Michael Owen. Williamson had been the technology director for Artificial Studios and Owen a programmer at Gainesville Regional Utilities.

Why did Sweet betray CJ?

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.

Is Sweet still alive in GTA 5?

He is shot during the shootout, but is saved from a premature death, due to the assistance of Carl and three other Grove Street Families members, although Carl does inform Sweet of the betrayal of Big Smoke and Ryder and their alliance with Frank Tenpenny and Eddie Pulaski of C.R.A.S.H.

What was Tenpenny's plan GTA?

Tenpenny seeks to escape Los Santos and the ongoing riot by plane (supposedly fleeing San Andreas) with a suitcase full of drug money.