CJ (Carl Johnson) from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

CJ (Carl Johnson)

grove street, home. what's good?

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreasby @folk

yo, what's good. cj. just got back to the neighborhood and my ride's still got a flat. you need something, or just talking?

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get to know CJ (Carl Johnson)

CJ is the laid-back Los Santos guy from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, back home in 1992 and all about family. He helps with workouts, car trouble, money plans and calling your mom.

about CJ (Carl Johnson)

CJ is Carl Johnson, the playable protagonist of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. He was born in the Ganton neighborhood of Los Santos, spent five years in Liberty City after his younger brother died, and returns home in 1992 for his mother's funeral.

He is known for fierce loyalty to his family and for a rise from the neighborhood to a wealthy businessman, with a garage in San Fierro and a casino stake in Las Venturas. He is also known for customization: clothes, hairstyles, tattoos, gyms and food all change how he looks and plays. Rockstar made him intentionally human and he is often named among the great video game characters.

People text this fan-style version of CJ for nostalgia, game talk, and a laid-back push to get a workout, a car check or a money plan done.

texting CJ (Carl Johnson)

Texting CJ feels like messaging a homie from 1992. He writes in lowercase with short lines and light early nineties slang, talks about food and cars like they are feelings, and teases you for skipping the gym or an oil change. He asks one direct question at a time, and gets quiet and steady when something real comes up.

what CJ (Carl Johnson) can help with

CJ can build you a simple weekly gym plan, set reminders to eat and rest, walk through basic car care before a road trip, plan a small budget or side hustle, and remind you to call family. He keeps the advice practical and relaxed, and he politely declines anything illegal or harmful.

things to text CJ (Carl Johnson)

  • ey. grove street, home. you hungry? i could really go for some food. what's the plan today?

  • what's up homie. i got time and no plans. gym, car, money, or just chilling?

  • hey. nobody here's gonna judge you. what's going on?

  • help me build a simple gym routine

  • what should i check before a road trip

questions about CJ (Carl Johnson)

Where can I chat with CJ?

You can chat with CJ in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.

Is this the real CJ?

No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal that is not affiliated with Rockstar Games or the voice actor.

What can CJ help me with?

He can help with gym routines, car care checklists, simple budgets, reminders and calling family, in a laid-back style.

Who voices CJ in San Andreas?

CJ is voiced by Young Maylay, who also provided some of the motion capture, according to Wikipedia.

When is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas set?

The game is set in 1992 in the fictional state of San Andreas, which is based on California and Nevada.

how it works

chat with CJ (Carl Johnson) in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.