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{{Disambiglink|This article is about the character. For the mission in GTA San Andreas, see [[Big Smoke (mission)|Big Smoke]]}}
   
 
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|pob = [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]]
 
|pob = [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]]
 
|dod = [[1992]]
 
|dod = [[1992]]
|home = [[Ganton]], Los Santos <small>(Formerly)</small><br>[[Idlewood]], [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]]<br>[[East Los Santos (3D Universe)|East Los Santos]], [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]]
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|home = [[Ganton]], Los Santos <small>(Formerly)</small><br>[[Big Smoke's Home|Home]] [[Idlewood]], [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]]<br>[[East Los Santos (3D Universe)|East Los Santos]], [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]]
|nationality = {{Flagicon|United States of America|Flag of the United States}} [[United States of America|African-American]]
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|nationality = {{Flagicon|United States of America|Flag of the United States}} [[United States of America|American]]
|family = Unnamed Aunt
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|family = Unnamed aunt
|affiliations = [[Ballas (3D Universe)|Ballas]]<br>[[Grove Street Families]] <small>(Formerly)</small><br>[[C.R.A.S.H.]]<br>[[Frank Tenpenny]]<br>[[Sweet Johnson]] <small>(Formerly)</small><br>[[Carl Johnson]] <small>(Formerly)</small><br>[[Ryder]]<br>[[OG Loc]]<br>[[Big Bear]] <small>(Formerly)</small><br>[[B Dup]]<br>[[Los Santos Vagos (3D Universe)|Los Santos Vagos]]<br>[[Russian Mafia (3D Universe)|Russian Mafia]]<br>[[San Fierro Rifa]]<br>[[Loco Syndicate]]
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|affiliations = [[Ballas (3D Universe)|Ballas]]<br>[[Grove Street Families]] <small>(Formerly)</small><br>[[C.R.A.S.H.]]<br>[[Frank Tenpenny]]{{Status|D1=y}}[[Sweet Johnson]] <small>(Formerly)</small><br>[[Carl Johnson]] <small>(Formerly)</small><br>[[Ryder]]{{Status|D1=y}}[[OG Loc]]<br>[[Big Bear]] <small>(Formerly)</small><br>[[B Dup]]<br>[[Los Santos Vagos (3D Universe)|Los Santos Vagos]]<br>[[Russian Mafia (3D Universe)|Russian Mafia]]<br>[[San Fierro Rifa]]<br>[[Loco Syndicate]]
|vehicles = Black [[Perennial]] <small>(Destroyed)</small><br>Blue [[Glendale]]
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|vehicles = Black [[Perennial]] <small>([[Sweet & Kendl|Destroyed]])</small><br>Blue [[Glendale]]
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|weapons = [[Baseball Bat]]<br>[[Pistol]]<br>[[TEC 9]]<br>[[AK-47]]
 
|businesses = Drug Dealing
 
|businesses = Drug Dealing
 
|voice =[[Clifton Powell]]
 
|voice =[[Clifton Powell]]
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{{quote|Respect has to be earned, Sweet. Just like money.| Big Smoke}}
 
{{quote|Respect has to be earned, Sweet. Just like money.| Big Smoke}}
   
'''Melvin "Big Smoke" Harris''' is a character in the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series who appears as a main character and the secondary antagonist of [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] alongside with [[Frank Tenpenny]].
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'''Melvin Harris''', better known as '''Big Smoke''', is a character in the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series who appears as a main character and the secondary [[antagonist]] of [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]].
   
 
Big Smoke was voiced by [[Clifton Powell]], who has also appeared in ''Menace II Society'', ''Next Friday'', and ''Friday After Next''.
 
Big Smoke was voiced by [[Clifton Powell]], who has also appeared in ''Menace II Society'', ''Next Friday'', and ''Friday After Next''.
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===Background===
 
===Background===
 
====Early life====
 
====Early life====
Big Smoke was born in [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]], likely in [[Ganton]] due to his close relationship with [[Sweet]] and [[Carl Johnson]], and he later became a member of the [[Grove Street Families]]. He rose through the ranks of the gang until becoming the right hand man of Sweet, being helped by the departure of Carl in [[1987]] after his [[Brian Johnson|brother's]] death.
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Big Smoke was born in [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]], likely in [[Ganton]] due to his close relationship with [[Sweet Johnson|Sweet]] and [[Carl Johnson]], and he later became a member of the [[Grove Street Families]]. He rose through the ranks of the gang until becoming the right hand man of Sweet, being helped by the departure of Carl in [[1987]] after his [[Brian Johnson|brother's]] death.
   
 
Big Smoke quotes the Bible on many occasions, hinting that he may be religious. But however, Carl claims he's "still talking shit."
 
Big Smoke quotes the Bible on many occasions, hinting that he may be religious. But however, Carl claims he's "still talking shit."
   
 
====Joining the Ballas====
 
====Joining the Ballas====
Smoke also, at one point, lived in Ganton, which may have been from birth, but moved to [[Idlewood]] some time prior to [[1992]], purchasing a [[Big Smoke's Home|house]] with his ''aunt's [[money]]'' from a will. The Grove Street Families, however, began to lose influence and status among the city gangs, noticing that the [[Ballas (3D Universe)|Ballas]], who control Idlewood, are selling drugs to fuel their rising influence. He then tries to persuade Sweet to allow the Grove Street Families to sell more potent drugs (since the Families already sell marijuana and PCP), although Sweet refuses due to crack cocaine's destructive influence on the areas they are sold in.
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Smoke also, at one point, lived in Ganton, which may have been from birth, but moved to [[Idlewood]] in [[1989]], purchasing a [[Big Smoke's Home|house]] with his ''aunt's [[money]]'' from a will. The Grove Street Families, however, began to lose influence and status among the city gangs, noticing that the [[Ballas (3D Universe)|Ballas]], who control Idlewood, are selling drugs to fuel their rising influence. He then tries to persuade Sweet to allow the Grove Street Families to sell more potent drugs (since the Families already sell marijuana and PCP), although Sweet refuses due to crack cocaine's destructive influence on the areas they are sold in.
   
 
At some point Big Smoke forms an alliance with the Ballas and begins to secretly work with them. Smoke later includes the [[Los Santos Vagos (3D Universe)|Los Santos Vagos]] and the [[Russian Mafia (3D Universe)|Russian Mafia]], who were hoping to get a foothold in [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]], into his new alliance. They also form an alliance with the [[Loco Syndicate]] who began supplying them with various drugs from their base in [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]], although he doesn't realize that an [[Mike Toreno|undercover government agent]] is involved in the operation.
 
At some point Big Smoke forms an alliance with the Ballas and begins to secretly work with them. Smoke later includes the [[Los Santos Vagos (3D Universe)|Los Santos Vagos]] and the [[Russian Mafia (3D Universe)|Russian Mafia]], who were hoping to get a foothold in [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]], into his new alliance. They also form an alliance with the [[Loco Syndicate]] who began supplying them with various drugs from their base in [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]], although he doesn't realize that an [[Mike Toreno|undercover government agent]] is involved in the operation.
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In [[1992]], after failing to convince Sweet, he goes to [[Ryder]] and convinces him to join forces with the [[Ballas (3D Universe)|Ballas]], who later attempts to kill Sweet but fails, instead killing his [[Beverly Johnson|mother]]. The death of Beverly Johnson leads to her son, Carl, returning from [[Liberty City (3D Universe)|Liberty City]], and Carl meets Smoke inside his old [[Johnson House|house]]. Smoke initially fails to recognize Carl but immediately accepts the return of an old friend, contrary to Sweet, who remains initially hostile. It is not until later in the game that his true intentions with the Ballas-[[C.R.A.S.H.]] unit are revealed, but several times before his revealed betrayal do many hints appear foreshadowing it.
 
In [[1992]], after failing to convince Sweet, he goes to [[Ryder]] and convinces him to join forces with the [[Ballas (3D Universe)|Ballas]], who later attempts to kill Sweet but fails, instead killing his [[Beverly Johnson|mother]]. The death of Beverly Johnson leads to her son, Carl, returning from [[Liberty City (3D Universe)|Liberty City]], and Carl meets Smoke inside his old [[Johnson House|house]]. Smoke initially fails to recognize Carl but immediately accepts the return of an old friend, contrary to Sweet, who remains initially hostile. It is not until later in the game that his true intentions with the Ballas-[[C.R.A.S.H.]] unit are revealed, but several times before his revealed betrayal do many hints appear foreshadowing it.
   
Smoke appears alongside [[Carl]], [[Sweet]], and [[Ryder]] in the [[Big Smoke (mission)|first mission]] in the game, and also later appears at the [[Sweet & Kendl|funeral]] of several GSF members. However, during the mission, the attackers will only attack Carl and Sweet, hinting Smoke's future betrayal. He also appears playing [[basketball]] with Sweet in [[Tagging up Turf]], and also briefly appears in [[Cleaning the Hood]] at Sweet's house. In the mission [[Drive-Thru]], Sweet, CJ, Smoke and Ryder decide to visit [[Cluckin' Bell]] to eat; however, they are attacked by Ballas members whilst there. Smoke's refusal to open fire on the Ballas (claiming that he would only shoot when he was done eating) was another large hint to his betrayal.
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Smoke appears alongside [[Carl Johnson|Carl]], [[Sweet Johnson|Sweet]], and [[Ryder]] in the [[Big Smoke (mission)|first mission]] in the game, and also later appears at the [[Sweet & Kendl|funeral]] of several GSF members. However, during the mission, the attackers will only attack Carl and Sweet, hinting Smoke's future betrayal. He also appears playing [[basketball]] with Sweet in [[Tagging up Turf]], and also briefly appears in [[Cleaning the Hood]] at Sweet's house. In the mission [[Drive-Thru]], Sweet, CJ, Smoke and Ryder decide to visit [[Cluckin' Bell]] to eat; however, they are attacked by Ballas members whilst there. Smoke's refusal to open fire on the Ballas (claiming that he would only shoot when he was done eating) was another large hint to his betrayal.
 
After appearing in the introductory scene of [[Nines and AKs]], Smoke later helped the gang in the mission [[Drive-By]]. After this, Smoke gives his own missions to Carl; the first is to [[OG Loc (mission)|free]] an old friend ([[OG Loc]]) from prison. The next is to help Smoke [[Running Dog|eliminate]] a [[Los Santos Vagos (3D Universe)|Vagos]] member. In the mission [[Wrong Side of the Tracks]], before Smoke and CJ work to kill more Vagos, [[Frank Tenpenny]] and [[Eddie Pulaski]] are seen in Smoke's house; however, Smoke's comment that they are simply "nosey" hints that he is not-so-hostile towards them. CJ would then later assist Smoke in taking down [[Russian Mafia (3D Universe)|Russian Mafia]] members in the mission [[Just Business]], and Smoke would later assist CJ, Ryder and Sweet in the mission [[Reuniting the Families]].
 
After appearing in the introductory scene of [[Nines and AKs]], Smoke later helped the gang in the mission [[Drive-By]]. After this, Smoke gives his own missions to Carl; the first is to [[OG Loc (mission)|free]] an old friend ([[OG Loc]]) from prison. The next is to help Smoke [[Running Dog|eliminate]] a [[Los Santos Vagos (3D Universe)|Vagos]] member. In the mission [[Wrong Side of the Tracks]], before Smoke and CJ work to kill more Vagos, [[Frank Tenpenny]] and [[Eddie Pulaski]] are seen in Smoke's house; however, Smoke's comment that they are simply "nosey" hints that he is not-so-hostile towards them. CJ would then later assist Smoke in taking down [[Russian Mafia (3D Universe)|Russian Mafia]] members in the mission [[Just Business]], and Smoke would later assist CJ, Ryder and Sweet in the mission [[Reuniting the Families]].
   
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[[File:TheGreenSabre-GTASA2.png|right|thumb|250px|Big Smoke, [[Ryder]], [[Frank Tenpenny]] and [[Eddie Pulaski]] with the green [[Sabre]] used to kill [[Beverly Johnson]], as [[The Green Sabre|witnessed]] by [[Carl Johnson]] and [[Cesar Vialpando]], during [[The Green Sabre]].]]
 
[[File:TheGreenSabre-GTASA2.png|right|thumb|250px|Big Smoke, [[Ryder]], [[Frank Tenpenny]] and [[Eddie Pulaski]] with the green [[Sabre]] used to kill [[Beverly Johnson]], as [[The Green Sabre|witnessed]] by [[Carl Johnson]] and [[Cesar Vialpando]], during [[The Green Sabre]].]]
The mission [[The Green Sabre]] is ultimately the turning point in both the game and in Big Smoke and [[Ryder]]'s characters; in it, Sweet explains to [[CJ]] that they are going to go take down a large amount of [[Ballas (3D Universe)|Ballas]] and to meet at the [[Mulholland Intersection]]; as soon as CJ leaves, CJ's friend (and his sister's boyfriend) [[Cesar Vialpando]] tells him he must urgently meet him at an alleyway. At the ally, CJ is shocked to see Big Smoke and Ryder—along with [[Frank Tenpenny]] and [[Eddie Pulaski]] and some Ballas members working together. Also, the green [[Sabre]]—the same one that was used to murder Beverly. CJ arrives to the intersection to save his brother. Although Sweet survives, he ends up injured through gunfire and stuck in a prison hospital.
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The mission [[The Green Sabre]] is ultimately the turning point in both the game and in Big Smoke and [[Ryder]]'s characters; in it, Sweet explains to [[Carl Johnson|CJ]] that they are going to go take down a large amount of [[Ballas (3D Universe)|Ballas]] and to meet at the [[Mulholland Intersection]]; as soon as CJ leaves, CJ's friend (and his sister's boyfriend) [[Cesar Vialpando]] tells him he must urgently meet him at an alleyway. At the ally, CJ is shocked to see Big Smoke and Ryder—along with [[Frank Tenpenny]] and [[Eddie Pulaski]] and some Ballas members working together. Also, the green [[Sabre]]—the same one that was used to murder Beverly. CJ arrives to the intersection to save his brother. Although Sweet survives, he ends up injured through gunfire and stuck in a prison hospital.
   
 
====Rise to power====
 
====Rise to power====
{{quote|I MADE IT, CJ! I'M A SUCCES! I CAN'T BE TOUCHED!| Big Smoke}}
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{{quote|I MADE IT, CJ! I'M A SUCCESS! I CAN'T BE TOUCHED!| Big Smoke}}
   
 
In the absence of both Sweet and Carl, Smoke and Ryder disband the Grove Street Families, leaving Ganton and all other Grove Street turf in the hands of the Ballas.  A few Grove Street Families gangsters, meanwhile, begin working as drugs smugglers, taking them from the Loco Syndicate factory in [[Doherty]], [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]] back to Los Santos. Cesar Vialpando, however, discovers this and alerts Carl Johnson, who stops a number of the supplies from reaching Los Santos. Carl and Cesar later [[Photo Opportunity|photograph]] Ryder with three men, later identified as [[Jizzy B.]], [[T-Bone Mendez]] and [[Mike Toreno]]. Carl, upon returning to his [[Doherty Garage|garage]] in San Fierro has [[Wu Zi Mu]] and his [[San Fierro Triads|Triad]] allies discover more about the trio.
 
In the absence of both Sweet and Carl, Smoke and Ryder disband the Grove Street Families, leaving Ganton and all other Grove Street turf in the hands of the Ballas.  A few Grove Street Families gangsters, meanwhile, begin working as drugs smugglers, taking them from the Loco Syndicate factory in [[Doherty]], [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]] back to Los Santos. Cesar Vialpando, however, discovers this and alerts Carl Johnson, who stops a number of the supplies from reaching Los Santos. Carl and Cesar later [[Photo Opportunity|photograph]] Ryder with three men, later identified as [[Jizzy B.]], [[T-Bone Mendez]] and [[Mike Toreno]]. Carl, upon returning to his [[Doherty Garage|garage]] in San Fierro has [[Wu Zi Mu]] and his [[San Fierro Triads|Triad]] allies discover more about the trio.
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[[File:EndoftheLine-GTASA3.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[Carl Johnson]] confronting Big Smoke in his [[Big Smoke's Crack Palace|drug manufacturing factory]], shortly before a shoot-out and Smoke's death, during [[End of the Line]].]]
 
[[File:EndoftheLine-GTASA3.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[Carl Johnson]] confronting Big Smoke in his [[Big Smoke's Crack Palace|drug manufacturing factory]], shortly before a shoot-out and Smoke's death, during [[End of the Line]].]]
The Johnson brothers then decide to take down Big Smoke and his operation, using a [[SWAT Tank]] to break into his drug manufacturing plant. Carl then proceeds to shoot his way past the many Ballas, Los Santos Vagos and Russian Mafia gangsters in the factory until reaching the top floor, where he finds Big Smoke. The two become involved in a gun fight, which is won by Carl, who manages to talk to Smoke about his betrayal before his death. Smoke, showing remorse for his actions, tells Carl that he got caught up in the money and power he was able to obtain. He reminds Carl that when he is dead people will remember his name before dying from the gunshot wounds inflicted by Carl. Carl shows remorse for Smoke but is interrupted by Tenpenny, who he later chases before he drives a [[Fire Truck|fire truck]] off a bridge into [[Grove Street (3D Universe)|Grove Street]] and dies.
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The Johnson brothers then decide to take down Big Smoke and his operation, using a [[SWAT Tank]] to break into his drug manufacturing plant. Carl then proceeds to shoot his way past the many Ballas, Los Santos Vagos, Russian Mafia and San Fierro Rifa gangsters in the factory until reaching the top floor, where he finds Big Smoke. The two become involved in a gun fight, which is won by Carl, who manages to talk to Smoke about his betrayal before his death. Smoke, showing remorse for his actions, tells Carl that he got caught up in the money and power he was able to obtain. He reminds Carl that when he is dead people will remember his name before dying from the gunshot wounds inflicted by Carl. Carl shows remorse for Smoke but is interrupted by Tenpenny, who he later chases before he drives a [[Fire Truck|fire truck]] off a bridge into [[Grove Street (3D Universe)|Grove Street]] and dies.
   
 
Big Smoke is shown to have two large bullet holes in his [[armour]] following the shoot-out during [[End of the Line]], regardless of how he is killed. It is even possible to kill him in a single punch if the "Super Punch" [[Cheats in GTA San Andreas|cheat]] is turned on, and the bullet holes will still show up on his armour.
 
Big Smoke is shown to have two large bullet holes in his [[armour]] following the shoot-out during [[End of the Line]], regardless of how he is killed. It is even possible to kill him in a single punch if the "Super Punch" [[Cheats in GTA San Andreas|cheat]] is turned on, and the bullet holes will still show up on his armour.
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==Vehicle==
 
==Vehicle==
 
[[File:BigSmokeLPlate.jpg|thumb|Big Smoke's license plate A2TMFK.]]
 
[[File:BigSmokeLPlate.jpg|thumb|Big Smoke's license plate A2TMFK.]]
*Big Smoke drives a blue [[Glendale]], with a white roof, which has the license plate ''A2TMFK''. Opinions on the meaning of this are varied: Some believe it to be an acronym for 'a two-timing motherfucker''', ''in reference to his betraying the Grove Street Families, some believe it to be an acronym for 'a two-ton motherfucker', in reference to his weight, and some believe it to be a reference to the [[:wp:Cypress Hill|Cypress Hill]] song 'A to the motherfucking K', which was released in [[1993]] (a year after GTA San Andreas).
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*Big Smoke drives a blue [[Glendale]] with a white roof, which has the license plate ''A2TMFK''. Opinions on the meaning of this are varied: Some believe it to be an acronym for 'a two-timing motherfucker', a reference to his betrayal of the Grove Street Families. Some believe it to be an acronym for 'a two-ton motherfucker', a reference to his weight, and some believe it to be a reference to the [[wp:Cypress Hill|Cypress Hill]] song 'A to the motherfucking K', which was released in [[1993]] (a year after the events of GTA San Andreas).
 
*Big Smoke previously drove a black [[Perennial]], until it was [[Sweet & Kendl|destroyed]] by the [[Ballas (3D Universe)|Ballas]].
 
Big Smoke also had a black [[Perennial]], which was blown up by the [[Ballas (3D Universe)|Ballas]] in the mission [[Sweet & Kendl]].
 
   
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
The beta version of Big Smoke is shown wearing a white [[Los Santos Saints]] jersey and black trousers, with Smoke having a bald head, which can be seen on the statute of Smoke in the [[Big Smoke's Crack Palace|drug manufacturing factory]] in [[East Los Santos (3D Universe)|East Los Santos]]. Or on the back of the PS2 case (Top, Middle) and also [[Sweet]], and possibly [[Brian Johnson|Brian]].
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The beta version of Big Smoke is shown wearing a white [[Los Santos Saints]] jersey and black trousers, with Smoke having a bald head, which can be seen on the statue of Smoke in the [[Big Smoke's Crack Palace|drug manufacturing factory]] in [[East Los Santos (3D Universe)|East Los Santos]]. Or on the back of the PS2 case (Top, Middle) and also [[Sweet]], and Ryder without his hat and his sunglasses.<ref>Official Playstation 2 Magazine AU July 2004[[File:Ryderwithouthatglasses.png|thumb|322px]]</ref>
   
 
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Respect has to be earned, Sweet. Just like money.
— Big Smoke

Melvin Harris, better known as Big Smoke, is a character in the Grand Theft Auto series who appears as a main character and the secondary antagonist of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Big Smoke was voiced by Clifton Powell, who has also appeared in Menace II Society, Next Friday, and Friday After Next.

Description

Big Smoke appeared as a high-ranking member of the Grove Street Families who later joined forces with the Ballas, Los Santos Vagos and Russian Mafia, becoming the biggest criminal in the underworld of Los Santos.

Big Smoke makes multiple references to his desire to be remembered following his death.

Big Smoke seemingly understands some Spanish, as in the mission Running Dog, one of the Vagos says "Chinga a tu madre, pendejo" which roughly translates into "Fuck your mother, dickhead". It is possible that Smoke understood this, given that he subsequently attacked the Vago. (Though the tone the Vago took made the general intent clear enough that this may not have been necessary.) Big Smoke's favorite radio station is Bounce FM.

Interestingly, Big Smoke's initials are "BS", an abbreviation of "bullshit", which could be a reference to his deception and betrayal of Grove Street Families.

Biography

Background

Early life

Big Smoke was born in Los Santos, likely in Ganton due to his close relationship with Sweet and Carl Johnson, and he later became a member of the Grove Street Families. He rose through the ranks of the gang until becoming the right hand man of Sweet, being helped by the departure of Carl in 1987 after his brother's death.

Big Smoke quotes the Bible on many occasions, hinting that he may be religious. But however, Carl claims he's "still talking shit."

Joining the Ballas

Smoke also, at one point, lived in Ganton, which may have been from birth, but moved to Idlewood in 1989, purchasing a house with his aunt's money from a will. The Grove Street Families, however, began to lose influence and status among the city gangs, noticing that the Ballas, who control Idlewood, are selling drugs to fuel their rising influence. He then tries to persuade Sweet to allow the Grove Street Families to sell more potent drugs (since the Families already sell marijuana and PCP), although Sweet refuses due to crack cocaine's destructive influence on the areas they are sold in.

At some point Big Smoke forms an alliance with the Ballas and begins to secretly work with them. Smoke later includes the Los Santos Vagos and the Russian Mafia, who were hoping to get a foothold in Los Santos, into his new alliance. They also form an alliance with the Loco Syndicate who began supplying them with various drugs from their base in San Fierro, although he doesn't realize that an undercover government agent is involved in the operation.

Events of GTA San Andreas

Carl's Return

CJ? Ooohh my dog! Whassup? Hahaha! Hey baby, you okay, man?
— Big Smoke

In 1992, after failing to convince Sweet, he goes to Ryder and convinces him to join forces with the Ballas, who later attempts to kill Sweet but fails, instead killing his mother. The death of Beverly Johnson leads to her son, Carl, returning from Liberty City, and Carl meets Smoke inside his old house. Smoke initially fails to recognize Carl but immediately accepts the return of an old friend, contrary to Sweet, who remains initially hostile. It is not until later in the game that his true intentions with the Ballas-C.R.A.S.H. unit are revealed, but several times before his revealed betrayal do many hints appear foreshadowing it.

Smoke appears alongside Carl, Sweet, and Ryder in the first mission in the game, and also later appears at the funeral of several GSF members. However, during the mission, the attackers will only attack Carl and Sweet, hinting Smoke's future betrayal. He also appears playing basketball with Sweet in Tagging up Turf, and also briefly appears in Cleaning the Hood at Sweet's house. In the mission Drive-Thru, Sweet, CJ, Smoke and Ryder decide to visit Cluckin' Bell to eat; however, they are attacked by Ballas members whilst there. Smoke's refusal to open fire on the Ballas (claiming that he would only shoot when he was done eating) was another large hint to his betrayal. After appearing in the introductory scene of Nines and AKs, Smoke later helped the gang in the mission Drive-By. After this, Smoke gives his own missions to Carl; the first is to free an old friend (OG Loc) from prison. The next is to help Smoke eliminate a Vagos member. In the mission Wrong Side of the Tracks, before Smoke and CJ work to kill more Vagos, Frank Tenpenny and Eddie Pulaski are seen in Smoke's house; however, Smoke's comment that they are simply "nosey" hints that he is not-so-hostile towards them. CJ would then later assist Smoke in taking down Russian Mafia members in the mission Just Business, and Smoke would later assist CJ, Ryder and Sweet in the mission Reuniting the Families.

Betrayal

Shit, Smoke...C.R.A.S.H. makin' you sell us out!
— Carl Johnson
TheGreenSabre-GTASA2

Big Smoke, Ryder, Frank Tenpenny and Eddie Pulaski with the green Sabre used to kill Beverly Johnson, as witnessed by Carl Johnson and Cesar Vialpando, during The Green Sabre.

The mission The Green Sabre is ultimately the turning point in both the game and in Big Smoke and Ryder's characters; in it, Sweet explains to CJ that they are going to go take down a large amount of Ballas and to meet at the Mulholland Intersection; as soon as CJ leaves, CJ's friend (and his sister's boyfriend) Cesar Vialpando tells him he must urgently meet him at an alleyway. At the ally, CJ is shocked to see Big Smoke and Ryder—along with Frank Tenpenny and Eddie Pulaski and some Ballas members working together. Also, the green Sabre—the same one that was used to murder Beverly. CJ arrives to the intersection to save his brother. Although Sweet survives, he ends up injured through gunfire and stuck in a prison hospital.

Rise to power

I MADE IT, CJ! I'M A SUCCESS! I CAN'T BE TOUCHED!
— Big Smoke

In the absence of both Sweet and Carl, Smoke and Ryder disband the Grove Street Families, leaving Ganton and all other Grove Street turf in the hands of the Ballas.  A few Grove Street Families gangsters, meanwhile, begin working as drugs smugglers, taking them from the Loco Syndicate factory in Doherty, San Fierro back to Los Santos. Cesar Vialpando, however, discovers this and alerts Carl Johnson, who stops a number of the supplies from reaching Los Santos. Carl and Cesar later photograph Ryder with three men, later identified as Jizzy B., T-Bone Mendez and Mike Toreno. Carl, upon returning to his garage in San Fierro has Wu Zi Mu and his Triad allies discover more about the trio.

Carl then begins to work for Jizzy B., attempting to gather more information on the operation, and later gains his trust. Carl, however, later kills Jizzy, San Fierro Rifa leader T-Bone Mendez and undercover agent Mike Toreno (or so he thought) as well as Ryder, before destroying their drug manufacturing factory, stopping the supply back to Los Santos. Smoke, however, is undetered and instead starts his manufacturing plant in East Los Santos. He also begins working as the manager of OG Loc, a rapper and childhood friend of both Smoke and Carl, who helped him by sabotaging the career of Madd Dogg. He also attempts to show himself as a philanthropist when telling West Coast Talk Radio (which can be heard on the radio anytime after the mission Pier 69) that he is using his money to try and stop the sale of drugs in Los Santos, despite being the drug baron of the city.

Big Smoke, like Ryder, continues to wear green clothing after his betrayal of the Grove Street Families becomes common knowledge. This is because Big Smoke and Ryder only have one coded outfit.

Death

I had no choice, I had to do it. I just see the opportunity. When I'm gone, everyone's gonna remember my name...BIG SMOKE!
— Big Smoke's last words

In the meantime Carl is re-united with Toreno, who used a decoy on his scheduled departing flight, and begins working for him attacking those harming American interests. As a reward, Toreno gets Sweet parolled from prison and the two return home, taking Ganton back for the Grove Street Families, who once again ally themselves with the formerly absent leaders. By this time, however, Smoke had become a recluse and extremely paranoid, hiding away in his drug manufacturing plant. Sweet and Carl continue their attack on the Ballas, re-taking both Glen Park (in Beat Down on B Dup) and Idlewood (in Grove 4 Life).

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Carl Johnson confronting Big Smoke in his drug manufacturing factory, shortly before a shoot-out and Smoke's death, during End of the Line.

The Johnson brothers then decide to take down Big Smoke and his operation, using a SWAT Tank to break into his drug manufacturing plant. Carl then proceeds to shoot his way past the many Ballas, Los Santos Vagos, Russian Mafia and San Fierro Rifa gangsters in the factory until reaching the top floor, where he finds Big Smoke. The two become involved in a gun fight, which is won by Carl, who manages to talk to Smoke about his betrayal before his death. Smoke, showing remorse for his actions, tells Carl that he got caught up in the money and power he was able to obtain. He reminds Carl that when he is dead people will remember his name before dying from the gunshot wounds inflicted by Carl. Carl shows remorse for Smoke but is interrupted by Tenpenny, who he later chases before he drives a fire truck off a bridge into Grove Street and dies.

Big Smoke is shown to have two large bullet holes in his armour following the shoot-out during End of the Line, regardless of how he is killed. It is even possible to kill him in a single punch if the "Super Punch" cheat is turned on, and the bullet holes will still show up on his armour.

Vehicle

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Big Smoke's license plate A2TMFK.

  • Big Smoke drives a blue Glendale with a white roof, which has the license plate A2TMFK. Opinions on the meaning of this are varied: Some believe it to be an acronym for 'a two-timing motherfucker', a reference to his betrayal of the Grove Street Families. Some believe it to be an acronym for 'a two-ton motherfucker', a reference to his weight, and some believe it to be a reference to the Cypress Hill song 'A to the motherfucking K', which was released in 1993 (a year after the events of GTA San Andreas).
  • Big Smoke previously drove a black Perennial, until it was destroyed by the Ballas.

Development

The beta version of Big Smoke is shown wearing a white Los Santos Saints jersey and black trousers, with Smoke having a bald head, which can be seen on the statue of Smoke in the drug manufacturing factory in East Los Santos. Or on the back of the PS2 case (Top, Middle) and also Sweet, and Ryder without his hat and his sunglasses.[1]

Mission Appearances

GTA San Andreas

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References

  1. Official Playstation 2 Magazine AU July 2004
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[ ve ]Characters in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
ProtagonistCarl Johnson
Main
characters
Sean "Sweet" Johnson | Kendl Johnson | Frank Tenpenny† | Big Smoke (Melvin Harris)† | Wu Zi Mu | The Truth | Cesar Vialpando | Catalina† | Salvatore Leone† | Madd Dogg | Kent Paul | Eddie Pulaski† | Ken Rosenberg | Mike Toreno | Ryder (Lance Wilson)† | Jizzy B.† | OG Loc (Jeffrey Cross) | T-Bone Mendez† | Guppy | Zero | Maccer
Minor
characters
Andre† |Benny† | Bettina | Berkley | Big Poppa† | Bogman | Claude | Construction Foreman† | Alan Crawford† | Derek | District Attorney | Dope | Dwaine | Emmet | Freddy† | Colonel Fuhrberger | Gal | Hazer | Janitor | Jimmy Hernandez† | Jethro | Jose | Kane† | Maria Latore | Ran Fa Li | Little Bill | Little Lion† | Little Weasel† | Mike | Su Xi Mu | Ralph Pendelbury† | Marco Forelli† | Mickey† | Old Reece | Jimmy Silverman | Johnny Sindacco† | The Snakehead† | The Triad Leader | Sunny | Big Bear (Barry Thorne) | Tony | Vagos gang members (Running Dog)† | B Dup (Mark Wayne) | Mr. Whittaker | Pizza Clerk | Preacher Bishop† | Rival Pimp† | Sweet's Girlfriend | The Dossier Carrier† | The Informant† | The Journalist† | The Reporter† | Unnamed Burger Shot Employee | Unnamed Crack Whore | Gasso Employee | Alan Crawford's Female Associate† | Mafia Goon 1 | Forelli Crime Family's pilot† | C.R.A.S.H. Rookies† | Cesar's Informant | Salvatore Leone's Bodyguard | Tim† | Tammy† | Loco Low Co. Mechanic | Driving School Tutor | Ammu-Nation Clerk
GirlfriendsDenise Robinson | Millie Perkins | Helena Wankstein | Katie Zhan | Michelle Cannes | Barbara Schternvart
Radio station characters
Radio DJsForth Right MC | The Funktipus | Julio G | Johnny Lawton | Mary-Beth Maybell | Phillip Michaels | Hans Oberlander | Johnny Parkinson | James Pedeaston | Marshall Peters | Mary Phillips | Peyton Phillips | Sage | Tommy Smith
Talk show hostsMarvin Trill | Christy MacIntyre | Maurice | James Pedeaston | Mary Phillips | Peyton Phillips | Derrick Thackery | Billy Dexter† | Lazlow
Talk show guestsAdam First | The Truth | Truck Driver | Emanuel | Julie | Hector | Rick | Vivian | Mill | Mike | 632369439 | Stewart | Kevin | Montag | Zero | Jizzy B.† | Jack Howitzer | OG Loc | Cris Formage | Darius Fontaine
News broadcastingRichard Burns | Lianne Forget | Madd Dogg | Big Smoke
Radio guestsThe Truth | OG Loc (Jeffrey Cross) | Big Wayne | Darius Fontaine | Jenna Forbes | Cris Formage | Jack Howitzer | Michael Hunt | Jimmy | Fernando Martinez | Tim | Reed Tucker
Mentioned
characters
Mary Alexander | Mike Andrews | Big Devil† | Bobby | CM Pink | Joey Leone | Tommy Vercetti | James Earl Cash | Mary Ellen | Herbie | Ho Chi | Beverly Johnson† | Brian Johnson† | Carl Johnson's Father | Ah Ah Kung | LB | Little Devil† | General Mills | Tony† | Jezz Torrent | Avrindar
Other
characters
Fraser Ashley | Morgan August | G.M. Berlotti | Big Smilky | Dr. Diablo | Gern Blanston | Henry Bolt† | D. Claremont | John Craig | Mary Fortune | Frank Gold | Hammerfist | Philip K. Jones | Ed Karson | Turk Martin | Cluck Norris | Jane Pole | Brontosaurus Rex | Rochell'le | Jeremy Smith | Brian Van Ginsberg | Scott Wilson
Deleted
characters
Officer Carver | Larry | Poncho | Psycho
† denotes Deceased, Italics denotes a status determined by the player's choice
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[ ve ]Grove Street Families (3D Universe)
LeaderSean "Sweet" Johnson
MembersCarl Johnson (underboss) | Big Smoke(lieutenant, formerly) | Ryder(lieutenant; formerly) | OG Loc | B Dup (formerly) | Big Bear | Emmet | Little Weasel(formerly) | Big Devil † | Little Devil † | Tony † | Dope
AssociatesPeople: Beverly Johnson † | Kendl Johnson | Cesar Vialpando | Denise Robinson | LB | Ran Fa Li | Wu Zi Mu
Gangs: San Fierro Triads | Varrios Los Aztecas
EnemiesPeople: Big Smoke † | Eddie Pulaski † | Frank Tenpenny † | Ryder † | Little Weasel
Gangs: Ballas | C.R.A.S.H. | Los Santos Vagos | Russian Mafia | San Fierro Rifa | Loco Syndicate
FrontsEmmet's | Johnson House | Sweet Johnson's House
TurfOwn Turf: Ganton | Playa del Seville | Santa Maria Beach | Temple
Acquirable Turf: East Beach | East Los Santos | Glen Park | Idlewood | Jefferson | Las Colinas | Los Flores | Verona Beach | Vinewood | Willowfield
SetsSeville Boulevard Families | Temple Drive Families
[ ve ]Ballas (3D Universe)
MembersKane · Little Weasel
AssociatesPeople: Mark "B Dup" Wayne · Frank Tenpenny · Eddie Pulaski · Melvin "Big Smoke" Harris · Lance "Ryder" Wilson
Gangs: Los Santos Vagos · Russian Mafia · C.R.A.S.H. (formerly) · Loco Syndicate (supplier; formerly) · San Fierro Rifa
EnemiesPeople: Sean "Sweet" Johnson · Carl "CJ" Johnson · Melvin "Big Smoke" Harris (formerly) · Lance "Ryder" Wilson (formerly)
Gangs: Grove Street Families · Los Santos Vagos · Varrios Los Aztecas
FrontsBig Smoke's Crack Palace · Crack Den
TurfIdlewood (formerly) · Glen Park (formerly) · Ganton (briefly; formerly) · Temple · Santa Maria Beach · East Los Santos · Jefferson · Playa del Seville · Verona Beach · Willowfield
SetsFront Yard Ballas · Rollin' Heights Ballas · Kilo Tray Ballas · Temple Drive Ballas