Kodak Black is set to show up in GTA 6 as an NPC, and that has sparked talk about which other artists might also be inside the game.
A fresh set of 39 screenshots for GTA 6 arrived as the game moves to launch, and one image appears to show Kodak Black within the game’s universe. If you look closely, he is holding a cup marked with the Jack of Hearts logo, tied to a club featured in GTA 6. That venue has already surfaced in several marketing moments, and Travis Scott even referenced it in his song RHYNO, which was created for the game’s soundtrack.
Many fans had already guessed that this club could include a mix of real artists, so the Kodak Black reveal has only made that idea more likely. It does not feel far-fetched to think that Scott, or other rappers tied to the soundtrack, could also turn up in the game. There is also a history of this kind of thing in earlier GTA releases.
In GTA Online, Dr Dre made an appearance as a character the player could work with through missions. The game’s nightclubs also included well-known artists like Solomun, Tale of Us, and Dixon, which suggests Rockstar may have brought real performers into those spaces in the game. We must remain to be seen, though it is clear Rockstar did not spare much effort on the cast and talent. Alongside new additions, actor Stephen Root revealed earlier this year that he will portray Brian Heder in GTA 6, a role expected to make him Jason’s boss and a drug runner.
Several radio stations in the game are also said to be hosted by names like Lana Del Rey, Bad Bunny, Morgan Wallen, and several others major figures from music and entertainment. More celebrity cameos may still be waiting to surface in GTA 6, though Rockstar is keeping much of the game under wraps to protect the launch experience.
As for launch, Rockstar Games said earlier this week when preloading for GTA 6 will start on November 10. The game will require about 212 GB of storage, so clearing room ahead of time may be a smart move if you want to be prepared when it arrives.
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