In what was easily one of the most obvious eventualities, a celebrity, specifically, a rapper, has revealed his involvement in the upcoming Rockstar Games title, Grand Theft Auto 6.
Renowned rapper and musician, born Faheem Rashad Najm, recently convinced he’s part of GTA 6. This news, which has emerged during a live stream, suggests a notable deviation from Rockstar’s approach of working primarily with lesser-known actors in their modern game titles, unless we’re talking about sound tracks and radio tunes, which GTA 6 should have a lot of as it’s likely to incorporate modern technologies like social media, music streaming, and many more.
Historically, Rockstar Games’ earlier GTA titles featured a cast of famous actors, including big names like Ray Liotta and Samuel L. Jackson. However, issues such as heated arguments on set reportedly led to a shift in casting strategy, with its subsequent games, starting with Grand Theft Auto IV, featuring fewer prominent actors. Instead, the later titles included cameos from comedians and other celebrities in minor roles, such as radio DJs. For example, Dr. Dre appeared in GTA Online for an update centered around him and his music, marking one of the more significant celebrity roles in recent Rockstar games.
Seems like T-Pain is confirmed to have a part in GTA 6! pic.twitter.com/ZtolDo02Nk
— Synth Potatoš„ (@SynthPotato) January 12, 2024
T-Pain’s accidental revelation during a Twitch stream suggests that GTA 6 might include more high-profile names. He mentioned that he had to stop participating in a popular GTA 5 role-playing server, NoPixel, due to his new involvement with GTA 6. His comments imply that Rockstar Games requested this change to avoid conflicts with his work on the new game. T-Pain did not specify his role in GTA 6, leading to speculation about whether he might contribute as a voice actor, music artist, or in some other capacity.
It’s worth noting that Rockstar Games has been tight-lipped about GTA 6, including details about the protagonists and other cast members. The presence of a celebrity such as T-Pain in the game could indicate a blend of new and exciting as well as familiar elements in the upcoming title. The RP community, particularly platforms like FiveM and RedM, has been a significant part of the GTA experience for many players.
T-Pain’s involvement with the game, coupled with Rockstar’s acquisition of the modding team behind these RP servers, points to a potential integration of role-playing elements in GTA 6.
Then again, a rapper like T-Pain’s involvement probably isn’t surprising considering that Rockstar has collaborated with other high-profile celebrities in recent years with GTA Online, including Dr. Dre. Also, lest we forget, until much recently (and he debunked it himself), 50 Cent was thought to be part of GTA 6 as well.
Nevertheless, unlike possibly other celebrities, T-Pain’s background as both a musician and his experience, particularly in GTA RP, could bring a unique perspective to the development of GTA 6. His familiarity with GTA 6’s mechanics and community could influence the direction of the game, especially in terms of its music and cultural references.
As of now, T-Pain’s specific contributions to GTA 6 remain unclear. Rockstar hasn’t commented on his involvement and it’s not certain yet if T-Pain is even allowed to talk about it.
For now, what we do know is GTA 6 is scheduled for release in 2025, with a PC release coming later.
