Danny Brown Hopes for GTA 6 Return: 'Last Time I Was a Drunk Fool'

Danny Brown's relationship with the Grand Theft Auto franchise stretches back to his role as both a radio host and a character in Grand Theft Auto V. As the world waits for Grand Theft Auto 6 to release next year, the Detroit rapper has opened up about his personal transformation and how it might influence his potential return to the criminal sandbox.

In a candid interview last week with Variety, Brown reflected on his previous work with Rockstar Games, particularly his stint as the host of iFruit Radio and his role as the character Yung Ancestor in the Diamond Casino Heist update for Grand Theft Auto Online What stood out most was his honest self-assessment of that period in his life.

"I've done a lot of things with GTA. Hopefully they have me back, last time I was a drunk fool," Brown admitted, revealing a level of self-awareness that suggests his previous performances may have been influenced by his struggles with alcohol.

Brown revealed that his heaviest gaming periods often coincided with times of depression, using video games as an escape without fully recognizing the connection.

What makes Brown's potential return particularly interesting is his current sobriety milestone. Having been sober for two years now, the rapper has moved away from the chaotic energy that defined much of his earlier work and persona, expressing a desire to "make music to make people happy" rather than dwelling in darker themes.

The franchise is notorious for its satirical take on American excess, including drug and alcohol consumption. Would Brown's character reflect his real-life journey, or would Rockstar create something entirely separate from his personal narrative?

With that said, there's already evidence suggesting Brown's Yung Ancestor character will appear in GTA 6.

A [screenshot](File:Boobie-Ike-4.jpg) from the game features a character sitting beside Boobie Ike wearing a t-shirt with the Yung Ancestor logo, confirming at least some presence in the upcoming title. However, whether this means a substantial role for Brown himself remains to be seen.

GTA has long been a cultural tastemaker. Over the years, the masterfully curated radio stations have introduced players to artists they might otherwise never discover. The recent trailer for GTA 6 demonstrated this power once again, causing streams of The Pointer Sisters' 1986 track "Hot Together" to skyrocket by an astonishing 182,000% within just two hours of the trailer's release.

Brown isn't the only musical artist connected to GTA 6. Previously, T-Pain claimed his work with Rockstar prevented him from participating in GTA roleplaying servers while DJ Khaled is reportedly set to host his own radio station when the game launches.

Interestingly, despite hoping to have his music featured in games, Brown expressed admiration for original game soundtracks. "I know that sounds stupid," he acknowledged, "but I really love when a game really has their own soundtrack."

Brown though, like most of us, are likely in the dark as far as GTA 6 goes. The good news? GTA 6 will likely get more than a decade's worth of support from Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar.

After GTA Online changed Rockstar's approach on video game development, it would be a shock if Rockstar didn't do what the rumors are suggesting and turn GTA 6 into the next content creator platform, even if it comes at the expense of Grand Theft Auto 7.

For now, fans continue to pour into every new detail in the second GTA 6 trailer and the updated GTA 6 website, which includes info on new characters and locations.