December 12, 2023

Florida Joker’s Demand: $2 Million from Rockstar Games

By Ovais Mirza

In a bizarre turn of events, the infamous ‘Florida Joker,’ Lawrence Sullivan, whose mugshot gained notoriety, is now claiming that Rockstar Games, the developer of the popular Grand Theft Auto (GTA) video game series, used his likeness in the trailer for the highly anticipated GTA 6. Sullivan alleges that the tattooed character in the trailer bears a striking resemblance to him and is now demanding a whopping $2 million from Rockstar Games for what he claims is the unauthorized use of his likeness.

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SectionSummary
IntroductionFlorida Joker, Lawrence Sullivan, demands $2 million from Rockstar Games, alleging his likeness in the GTA 6 trailer.
The Viral GTA 6 TrailerGTA 6 trailer breaks records with 93 million views on YouTube. Scenes include an alligator in a store and a police chase, but the focus shifts to the tattooed character.
Sullivan’s ClaimIn a TikTok video, Sullivan asserts the character is based on him, challenging viewers to deny the resemblance. Claims Rockstar Games used his likeness without consent.
The Demand: $2 MillionFlorida Joker directly addresses Rockstar Games, demanding $2 million, pointing to a side-by-side comparison of his mugshot and the GTA 6 trailer character.
The Ongoing DramaNo official response from Rockstar Games or Sullivan. The situation remains unresolved, leaving fans curious about the outcome of this clash.

The Viral GTA 6 Trailer

The GTA 6 trailer, upon its release, shattered records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video on YouTube in its first 24 hours, amassing over 93 million views. The trailer features intriguing scenes, including an alligator strolling into a convenience store and a peculiar police chase involving a naked man. However, the spotlight shifted when viewers began drawing connections between a tattooed character in the trailer and Florida Joker.

Sullivan’s Claim

In a video shared on TikTok, Sullivan vehemently asserts that the tattooed character in the trailer is based on him. He challenges viewers to deny the resemblance, stating, “If you don’t see the resemblance between myself and the character in the GTA 6 trailer, you’re out of your goddamn nuggets.” Sullivan, known for his 2017 mugshot where he pointed a gun at passing vehicles, insists that Rockstar Games used his likeness without his consent.

The Demand: $2 Million

In a bold move, Florida Joker directly addresses Rockstar Games in his TikTok video, demanding a hefty $2 million. He points to a side-by-side comparison of his mugshot and a screenshot from the GTA 6 trailer, emphasizing, “Y’all took my likeness. Y’all took my life. That’s me. That’s the person they got their inspiration from. That’s me.” Sullivan gives Rockstar Games an ultimatum, suggesting that they either engage in a conversation or compensate him with a million or two.

The Ongoing Drama

As of now, there is no official response from either Rockstar Games or Lawrence Sullivan regarding any communication or potential compromise. The situation remains unresolved, leaving fans and onlookers curious about the outcome of this unexpected clash between real-life controversy and the virtual world of GTA.

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