GTA 5's Yung Ancestor voice actor says he's ready for a GTA 6 comeback
Rockstar Games
has a reputation for secrecy when it comes to casting and features, but fans, and even former cast members, aren't letting that silence them. One of those sounding off is rapper
Danny Brown
, who portrayed the quirky
Yung Ancestor
in
GTA Online
. While doing a recent interview, Brown expressed his desire to come back in
GTA 6
and kept the chatter going about bringing back radio hosts and returning characters.
Danny Brown expresses strong interest in returning for GTA 6
— GTAonlineNews (@GTAonlineNews)
In a conversation with Variety, Danny Brown, who voiced Yung Ancestor and hosted iFruit Radio in GTA Online, expressed his desire to return to the Grand Theft Auto universe.
'I've done a lot of things with GTA. Hopefully they have me back,'
he said, noting how much the franchise means to him personally. He also commented on the fact that the project overlapped with a tough time in his life, stating that he was
"a drunk fool"
then but has now been sober for two years and dedicated to creating music that brings people joy.
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Brown entered GTA Online in 2019 with The Diamond Casino Heist update, playing a radio host as well as an in-game avatar. His Yung Ancestor performance was deranged and iconic, immediately becoming a cult favorite among players. Based on the tradition of radio stations and returning characters in GTA games, everyone expects him to return, given that his logo has already been seen in a GTA 6 screenshot.
Subtle hidden hints and compelling fan theories
Although Danny Brown can't verify anything with NDAs, fans have caught on to hints pointing towards his comeback. A GTA 6 screenshot shows a character sporting a shirt with the Yung Ancestor logo, a subtle but revealing detail. Whether it's a nostalgic reference or not, Rockstar's track record of using invisible references and future material makes it difficult to rule out.
Beyond Danny Brown's potential return, Rockstar's collaboration with musicians continues to blur the lines between gaming and music culture. The series has a long history of integrating original tracks and exclusive artist content, making radio stations and soundtracks an essential part of the immersive experience. As
GTA 6
approaches, anticipation grows over which new voices and sounds will help define the game's atmosphere and storytelling.
Danny Brown's honesty regarding his past and excitement for a GTA 6 comeback demonstrate how much artists invest in Rockstar's universe. Whether Yung Ancestor makes another appearance or not, the fan talk, and potential teases demonstrate that GTA 6 might be as musically well-stocked and character-focused as its predecessor, and Danny Brown might just be along for the ride.
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