Grove Street (3D Universe) (2024)


Grove Street is an iconic street in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It is located in Ganton, Los Santos.

Contents

  • 1 Description
  • 2 Events of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
  • 3 Residents
  • 4 Homes
  • 5 Weapons
  • 6 Stationary vehicles
  • 7 Other
  • 8 Gallery
  • 9 Trivia

Description

Grove Street is a cul-de-sac located in the middle of Ganton in eastern Los Santos, and is the main base of operations for the Grove Street Families.Grove Street is the home of Sean "Sweet" Johnson and Carl "CJ" Johnson, the two leaders of the Grove Street Families. They, along with their two siblings Kendl and Brian, were born and raised in the Johnson House. Beverly, their mother, continued to live in the same house in Grove Street until her death during a drive-by shooting on her house. Her son, Carl, returns from Liberty City after his mother's death and moves into her house.

Sweet lives in a house two doors away from the Johnson House, whilst Kendl now lives in El Corona with her boyfriend, Varrios Los Aztecas leader Cesar Vialpando. Lance "Ryder" Wilson and Jeffrey "OG Loc" Cross also live in Grove Street, and Melvin "Big Smoke" Harris had lived in Grove Street until moving to Idlewood.

Events of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Grove Street (3D Universe) (1)Spoiler Warning: Plot details, ending details, or both are in the text which follows.

Grove Street, as the main base for the Grove Street Families, comes under frequent attack from Ballas gang members. One instance is the drive-by shooting that led to Beverly Johnson's death, and when OG Loc hosted a party at his house; three waves of Ballas members attempt to take Grove Street, although they ultimately fail. However, following the arrest of Sweet and the forced relocation of Carl (by C.R.A.S.H.), Grove Street and all other Grove Street Family territories fall into the hands of the Ballas. This is aided by Ryder and Big Smoke, who betray the Families and align with the Ballas.

Sweet is later released (via Mike Toreno) and Carl returns, and together they re-claim Grove Street and Ganton for the Grove Street Families. Grove Street once again becomes the main stronghold of the Grove Street Families, who use Grove Street as a base for expanding into other districts (such as Idlewood). Following the acquittal of Frank Tenpenny, rioting erupts in several areas of Los Santos, including Ganton. Carl and Sweet managed to 'lock down' Grove Street and bring stability to Ganton. The death of Frank Tenpenny also occurs in Grove Street, when a Fire Truck he is driving crashes off a bridge and lands in the center of the street.

Residents

Homes

Weapons

Stationary vehicles

  • BMX - Parked in front the home next to OG Loc's house.
  • Greenwood - Parked in front of Sweet's house.
  • Hydra - On top of Sweet's house after gaining 100% completion of the game.
  • Picador - Parked in front of Ryder's house.
  • Rhino - Parked under the overpass next to Ryder's house after 100% completion of the game.

Other

Gallery

Grove Street (3D Universe) (2)

Panorama of upper Grove Street just west of the cul-de-sac.

Grove Street (3D Universe) (3)

View of Grove Street.

Grove Street (3D Universe) (4)

Another view of Grove Street.

Trivia

  • Police officers sometimes patrol the street on foot. Few vehicles enter the street, though police cars sometimes pass when on patrol.
Grove Street (3D Universe) (2024)

FAQs

Grove Street (3D Universe)? ›

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.

Can you join the ballas in GTA San Andreas? ›

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.

Did Ballas take over Grove Street? ›

The Ballas didn't take over Grove Street in the 3D Universe, but they certainly did in the HD Universe. Rockstar chose to tell a different story with Grove Street. It's unknown whether or not CJ is a part of the HD Universe. Of course, his absence could explain a lot in GTA 5.

What is Grove Street called in real life? ›

Magpie Lane, Oxford, a lane in England's historic university town of Oxford; known as "Grove Street" from the late 19th century until the late 1920s.

Are Grove Street Crips or Bloods? ›

1) Grove Street Families

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.

What happens if Ballas take over all the territories in GTA San Andreas? ›

Reward For Taking Over All The Territories

Once you control all the territories no more enemy gangs will spawn, and you can roam control safe from other gangs.

Are vagos and Ballas allies? ›

The Ballas are also enemies with the two Los Santos Mexican/Latino gangs - the Los Santos Vagos and the Varrios Los Aztecas, though the rivalry is not as intense as it is with the Grove Street Families.

Does Ryder join the Ballas? ›

Description. Ryder is a high-ranking member of the Grove Street Families who later joined forces with the Ballas, Vagos and C.R.A.S.H..

Who is the leader of Ballas GTA? ›

They even managed to kill Little Weasel and take over Glen Park. No love was lost when the GSF crashed his funeral. Ballas gang leader Kane was killed here.

Is CJ the leader of Grove Street? ›

In the game's storyline, Carl is depicted as the underboss of the Grove Street Families, a fictional street gang based in his home city of Los Santos, San Andreas (a fictional parody of Los Angeles, California).

Is CJ still alive in GTA 5? ›

CJ now lives there and he manages all of his estates in San Andreas and visits Ceaser and Kendl who now live safely in SF watching over their kids. He also pays respects to his deceased mother Beverly and his 2 dead brothers Brian and Sean "Sweet".

Where is the hood on GTA? ›

Rockstar Games Forum Drive in Strawberry is a familiar spot for most GTA V players. Forum Drive in the Strawberry neighborhood could also be considered “the hood” and it doesn't hurt the area is basically down the road from Grove Street.

What city has the most Crips? ›

Crips, street gang based in Los Angeles that is involved in various illegal activities, notably drug dealing, theft, extortion, and murder. The group, which is largely African American, is traditionally associated with the color blue.

Where are most Crips at? ›

The states with the highest estimated number of Crip sets are California, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Members typically consist of young African American men, but can be white, Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander.

What part of California are Bloods from? ›

The Bloods are a primarily African-American street gang founded in Los Angeles, California. The gang is widely known for its rivalry with the Crips. It is identified by the red color worn by its members and by particular gang symbols, including distinctive hand signs.

What is the most hated mission in GTA San Andreas? ›

1) Robbing Uncle Sam

Robbing Uncle Sam is another vexing mission in GTA San Andreas because players are tasked with not only stealing national artifacts but also loading them into a vehicle with a forklift in this mission.

Why does Grove Street hate Ballas? ›

Why does Grove Street hate Ballas? The Ballas started making money selling drugs while GSF leader "Sweet" refused to sell drugs, making Grove Street weaker. In the meantime, other two sets of the GSF, the Seville Boulevard Families and the Temple Drive Families split from the main gang, weakening the gang further.

How much territory do I need to finish San Andreas? ›

In order to get the last mission in the game to show up, you'll need to control 35% of the territories. When you trigger this mission (at CJ's mansion), you'll see a cut scene in which Tenpenny is freed of all charges related to his dirty dealings.

Who is the vagos MC rival? ›

Thirteen bikers meet on the corner of Eighth and Davidson in San Bernardino, California to form the Vagos Motorcycle Club, beginning a history that would involve drug trafficking, clashes with the police and a violent rivalry with the Hells Angels.

Are Vagos stronger than ballas? ›

The gangs are the same as before, although a few character models (such as those of the Vagos) look inferior to the originals. While there are many gangs in the game, the Ballas is clearly the most powerful in the game.

What race is Vagos? ›

The founders of the Vagos Motorcycle club were of Mexican heritage, so they chose to adopt the color green for their newly formed club as a way to pay homage to their heritage. The name "Vagos" means vagabond in Spanish which describes a wanderer or a traveling person.

Was Big Smoke a balla? ›

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 Big 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.

Is Ryder based on Eazy-E? ›

He has appeared in films such as Menace II Society, and can be heard in Radio Los Santos with the song "Hood Took Me Under". His look is based off Eazy-E, a late rapper and vocalist of the rap group N.W.A., who was famous during the late eighties and early nineties. He died of AIDS complications in 1995.

Who is the biggest gangster in GTA? ›

The Russian Mafia is an established crime organization whose numerous versions have made appearances throughout the GTA series. The fiery Mikhail Faustin led the most dangerous gang in Liberty City. He was succeeded by the wicked Dmitri Rascalov, who led them to rock bottom and committed a series of cowardly acts.

Who do the Ballas beef with? ›

For the Street War featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, see Ballas-Grove Street gang war (3D Universe). The Ballas-Families gang war is a gang war between the Ballas and the Families in the HD Universe, before and during the events of Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.

Who is Molly in GTA? ›

Molly Schultz (1980-2013) is a supporting antagonist of the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V. She is a Devin Weston's lawyer and right-hand woman. She was voiced by Elizabeth Mason.

Who betrayed Grove Street? ›

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.

Does Sweet betray CJ? ›

Their sudden betrayal in GTA San Andreas was shocking. CJ, on the other hand, makes several allies who are not related to Grove Street. The likes of Cesar, Woozie, and Mike Toreno are beneficial to his cause. Without them, CJ would be dead while Sweet would be in prison.

Why did Ryder betray CJ? ›

Despite BS betraying CJ for monetary reasons, he still had love for CJ. Ryder on the other hand, was a hater to CJ. In the beginning of the story, Ryder kept pestering CJ about being a buster for leaving Los Santos for Liberty City. Even when CJ proved his loyalty, Ryder kept trash talking at CJ.

Where is the billionaire house in GTA 5? ›

Owner. The Richman Mansion is a large mansion in Richman, Los Santos, in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. It was owned by crypto investor and billionaire Ben Brooks in 2021.

Who killed CJ mother? ›

The Ballas carried out the hit

One of the most important is the death of his mother. In the introduction, three Ballas members are discussing the drug trade. This is important since it gives insight into Big Smoke's betrayal. The Ballas drove into Ganton with a green-colored Sabre.

What disease does Lester Crest have? ›

Due to his limited mobility, Lester has grown considerably overweight, and he also suffers from asthma.

Who is the oldest person in GTA? ›

Michael is the only protagonist in the entire series to be a family man. Michael is the oldest Protagonist in the entire GTA Series. Michael's appearance went through a change between the second game trailer and his trailer.

Where is the kidnapped girl in GTA? ›

Drive to Vinewood Hills.

This event occurs at 2135 Mo Milton Drive, which is northeast of a tennis court. When you arrive, you will find three members of The Lost MC abducting a young woman and putting her in the back of a van.

What hood is Franklin from? ›

Franklin is one of the three main Characters in Grand Theft Auto V. He hails from South Los Santos and is an ex-street gangster who's always looking for new opportunities.

Who is King of the Crips? ›

Stanley Tookie Williams III (December 29, 1953 – December 13, 2005) was an American gangster who co-founded and led the Crips gang in Los Angeles. He and Raymond Washington formed an alliance in 1971 that established the Crips as Los Angeles' first major African-American street gang.

Is Snoop Dogg from Crips? ›

Snoop Dogg is known for his previous affiliations with the Crips. The gang alliance originated in and around Los Angeles during the 1960s. Since its inception, it has been a permanent fixture in African-American communities.

Who is the most famous Crip? ›

  1. Bobby Shmurda. Source:Getty. Brooklyn, NY.
  2. Snoop Dogg. Source:Getty. Long Beach, CA.
  3. Jeezy. Source:Getty. Atlanta, GA.
  4. Nipsey Hussle. Source:Getty. Los Angeles, CA.
  5. Solo Lucci. Source:Courtesy RCA Records. Ft. ...
  6. MC Eiht. Source:Getty. Compton, CA.
  7. C. Struggs. Source:Courtesy of Mista ATM. ...
  8. Glasses Malone. Source:Getty. Los Angeles, CA.
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Who was the first Crip? ›

According to the most accepted story, the Crips were first formed in 1969 under the leadership of Raymond Washington. Drawn from students who attended Washington High School, whose school color was blue, this gang grew quickly and preyed on citizens.

What does Crip mean in slang? ›

noun Slang. Disparaging and Offensive. a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs. Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive. a term of identity or self-reference used affirmatively by some people with disabilities, especially in academia and activism.

What does the six point star mean to Crips? ›

The number 5 is commonly used by the Bloods, and the number 6 is used by the Crips. The up arrow through the 5 is showing respect to the Bloods while the down arrow through the 6 is showing disrespect to the Crips. To the right is an example of Crip graffiti.

Who are the Bloods allies? ›

The Bloods are part of the People Nation, a street gang alliance that includes the Latin Kings, Vice Lord Nation, and the Black P-Stone Nation. Although the Bloods may appear to be a large umbrella organization, each set has different rules, codes, alliances, and rivals.

Where do most Bloods live? ›

Recent News. Bloods, street gang based in Los Angeles that is involved in drugs, theft, and murder, among other criminal activities. The predominately African American gang is traditionally associated with the color red. It is nationally known for its rivalry with the Crips.

What race is 18th Street? ›

18th Street started as a Mexican American gang, but the gang also became Central American as it started to recruit more members of other ethnic groups.

How do you spawn Ballas in GTA San Andreas? ›

Try riding around on a bike and killing any Ballas you see. If the game only spawns a Balla or 2, kill them and that should clear up space for more Ballas to spawn.

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.

What happens if you take over all the hoods in San Andreas? ›

Taking over all of the other gangs' turf in Los Santos will mean that the Grove Street Families have completely taken over Los Santos; the player's territories will no longer be attacked.

Is Franklin part of the Ballas? ›

The Ballas are supporters of the Los Santos Panic Basketball Team and the Boars Baseball Club, with their purple attire matching the teams' colors. One of the protagonists, Franklin Clinton, is not on friendly terms with the Ballas as he is part of The Families.

Why did Ryder betray Grove Street? ›

Ultimately, Ryder was too ambitious for his own good

Their hardline stance against drugs meant the Ballas had the upper hand against the GSF. One can reasonably expect someone like Big Smoke to easily convince Ryder. It was a do-or-die situation at the time - Ryder could easily have got himself killed here.

Why did Smoke and Ryder betray Grove? ›

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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