Madd Dogg
Madd Dogg is a famous rapper in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004). CJ steals his rhyme book and kills his manager to help OG Loc, which sends Madd Dogg into a slump. Later CJ saves him from a suicide attempt in Las Venturas, becomes his manager and helps him win back his mansion and career. He is voiced by Ice-T.
Who is Madd Dogg?
Madd Dogg is the biggest rap star in the world of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The GTA Wiki says Jimmy Silverman signed him to Blastin' Fools Records in 1988 and that several albums followed. His career collapses because of CJ, who first works against him and later becomes the person who saves it.
What does CJ do to Madd Dogg?
Working for OG Loc, CJ breaks into Madd Dogg's mansion in "Madd Dogg's Rhymes" and steals the notebook with his lyrics. In "Management Issues" CJ then kills his manager. Wikipedia's summary links both acts to Loc's sudden rise. The GTA Wiki says the losses pushed Madd Dogg into depression, heavy drinking and debt, and a Vagos dealer took over his house.
How does CJ save Madd Dogg?
Later, in Las Venturas, CJ finds him on the roof of a casino in the mission "Madd Dogg", threatening to jump. According to Wikipedia, CJ saves him, sends him to rehab and becomes his manager. CJ does not tell him who was behind the theft.
| Mission | What happens |
|---|---|
| "Madd Dogg's Rhymes" | CJ steals his rhyme book for OG Loc |
| "Management Issues" | CJ kills his manager |
| "Madd Dogg" | CJ catches him after he jumps from a casino roof |
| "A Home in the Hills" | CJ retakes the mansion from drug dealers |
| "Cut Throat Business" | They confront OG Loc at the record label |
"A Home in the Hills" ends with the mansion back in friendly hands, and it becomes CJ's base when he returns to Los Santos. The GTA Wiki notes that Madd Dogg is also present in the late missions "Riot" and "End of the Line".
Who voices Madd Dogg?
The rapper and actor Ice-T voices Madd Dogg. Wikipedia lists him in the game's cast, and the GTA Wiki gives the same credit. The GTA Wiki also suggests the character's look borrows from Ice-T himself and from members of N.W.A.
Does Madd Dogg appear in other games?
The GTA Wiki says he is mentioned in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, and that a separate HD Universe version is referred to in later games. He only appears as a character in San Andreas and its remasters.
Sources
- Wikipedia — Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas read 2 Nov 2026
- GTA Wiki (gta.wiki) — Madd Dogg (3D Universe) read 2 Nov 2026