GR7 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) Could this guy be Franklin? https://twitter.com/EsSolo118 ACTOR,REAL STREET DUDE,100% LA ,CALI http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2928/imagejyb.jpg Picture captured by BrianJohnsonsBrotherCarl Back when Ned Luke had Twitter he followed DJ Pooh, Young Maylay and this guy all in a row. The first two are understandable but who is this guy? Another thing is he seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth like Ned Luke as his last tweet was in July, he also does not mention GTA once despite following R* DJ Pooh and YM. Seems like someone has told him to lay low and be quiet for a while and I have a pretty good idea who that could be. The only thing is he doesn't really look like Frank from that pic at least. But this could be the case of the character bearing little resemblance to their VA like Niko's VA Update: Did some detective work his name is Shawn Fonteno and he's starred in two films both dirrected by DJ Pooh with one also starring the voice of Sweet from SA. In the two scenes I saw him in he didn't look much like Franklin (he's allot chubbier) but when I heard him talk I was like oh sh*t he sounds just like Franklin Comparison Video Comparison picture He's heavier looking than Franklin but I can see a resemblance now Update: OG Solo has closed his twitter account a day after we made the discovery, his account was inactivate for months before now. Definitely suspicious... More info from Rutran OG Solo (Shawn Fonteno) is also known as a rapper from Los Angeles, Watts CA. Affiliated with another Watts rapper - Kam and early Ice Cube's Lench Mob crew (everybody are affiliated with DJ Pooh). You can hear him on these tracks: Kam ft Solo - Where I Come From (Produced by DJ Pooh) Kam ft Solo & Tyrese - Showin' U Off (Produced by DJ Pooh) Solo appears on these videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ3CF_5hUj4 As well Solo is known for beatin' up Ice Cube on the streets back in 1997. Beef between Ice Cube and Cypress Hill (watch from 9:55 to hear short interview with Solo about what's going down - stoling Ice Cube's chain, Rolex watch and knockin' him out) Edited December 20, 2012 by Gregers08 WanteD1 and DeltaV20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumplet Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Interesting. I honestly thought Franklin sounded like Ice Cube when I first heard him! It's a definite possibility he's the voice actor for Franklin, I'm still pretty convinced Ned Luke is the voice actor for Michael. Good thread, OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzmunney Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Great find homie.. This is definitely him.. Affiliated with dj pooh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR7 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Great find homie.. This is definitely him.. Affiliated with dj pooh Thanks man, I'm still not 100% certain but it's nice to finally have found someone who could actually be the voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjeev142 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Sounds like him! We should probably wait til the release to just be sure if its him! And it would make sense if he played Franklin seeing as this guy is affiliated with dj pooh and dj pooh has had quite a few connections to rockstar. And if this guy was Franklin, that would mean that rockstar found voice actors for 2 gta protagonists through pooh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzmunney Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Sounds like him! We should probably wait til the release to just be sure if its him! And it would make sense if he played Franklin seeing as this guy is affiliated with dj pooh and dj pooh has had quite a few connections to rockstar. And if this guy was Franklin, that would mean that rockstar found voice actors for 2 gta protagonists through pooh. Cmon man.. This definitely him.. Dj pooh is their hood connection.. Lool at his facial expressions then look at franklin trailer 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omeromer Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 They sound EXACTLY the same, nice find. But I don't really get what you meant by: Did some detective work his name is Shawn Fonteno and he's starred in two films both dirrected by DJ Pooh with one also starring the voice of Big Smoke. What do you mean by "starring the voice of Big Smoke"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RP2012 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Definitely him. Remove the facial hair and a few pounds, and he looks EXACTLY like Frankie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR7 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) They sound EXACTLY the same, nice find.But I don't really get what you meant by: Did some detective work his name is Shawn Fonteno and he's starred in two films both dirrected by DJ Pooh with one also starring the voice of Big Smoke. What do you mean by "starring the voice of Big Smoke"? Edit: My mistake it was actually the guy that Voiced Sweet in San Andreas I always get them mixed up cause he's fat like big smoke Edited December 16, 2012 by Gregers08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzmunney Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) They sound EXACTLY the same, nice find.But I don't really get what you meant by: Did some detective work his name is Shawn Fonteno and he's starred in two films both dirrected by DJ Pooh with one also starring the voice of Big Smoke. What do you mean by "starring the voice of Big Smoke"? He means faizon love.. Dj poohs other movie he directed is called FRIDAY.. The guy who voiced big smoke in san andreas played big worm in friday. His real name is faizon love. Edited.. Actually clifton powell played big smoke.. Faizon love played sweet. Clifton powell was in the movie called NEXT FRIDAY Edited December 16, 2012 by Getzmunney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omeromer Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 They sound EXACTLY the same, nice find.But I don't really get what you meant by: Did some detective work his name is Shawn Fonteno and he's starred in two films both dirrected by DJ Pooh with one also starring the voice of Big Smoke. What do you mean by "starring the voice of Big Smoke"? He means faizon love.. Dj poohs other movie he directed is called FRIDAY.. The guy who voiced big smoke in san andreas played big worm in friday. Oh, got it now thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeLopez Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 We need more posts like this in the forum. Awesome find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwing Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Following Rockstar Games too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakerhead. Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Finally, I can be in peace now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivaG Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Interesting and great find.I think he is the voice actor for Franklin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR7 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Definitely him. Remove the facial hair and a few pounds, and he looks EXACTLY like Frankie Now that you mention it he would, it also could explain why Franklin looks like he's in his 30's instead of mid 20s like R* intended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricornus Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Holy sh*t, I forgot all about that dude. I love the movie "The Wash", but I never knew his name. Great find. This could be Franklin's voice actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizeway Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 That's a very good find man! The voice sounds just like his Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyfa Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 This is definitely him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Beach Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 That's 100% Franklin's voice. That iphone screenshot is from my thread about Ned Luke's following list from way back in April. I remember seeing OG Solo on the list and trying to find more out about him. I'm glad this thread got posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showstopper 26 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 f*ck man this is him. Looks like him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Without a Tongue Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Wow, that's probably him. Two down, Trevor to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showstopper 26 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Wow, that's probably him. Two down, Trevor to go. Who's Michael? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Wow, that's probably him. Two down, Trevor to go. Who's Michael? Where have you been, haha? Michael is most likely (lets face it - he is; but we don't OFFICIALLY know that) Ned Luke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showstopper 26 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Wow, that's probably him. Two down, Trevor to go. Who's Michael? Where have you been, haha? Michael is most likely (lets face it - he is; but we don't OFFICIALLY know that) Ned Luke. Thanks! Nice avatar btw...you know Game has to be on this soundtrack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR7 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 That's 100% Franklin's voice. That iphone screenshot is from my thread about Ned Luke's following list from way back in April. I remember seeing OG Solo on the list and trying to find more out about him. I'm glad this thread got posted. Oh right nice one . Guess I owe you some credit man, I wouldn't have made the connection without that image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR7 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Did some quick comparison shots I'll probably make a better one later. But yeah I can see him looking like a chubbier Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duxfever Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Sh*t, I think it definitely has to be him (if the Twitter evidence wasn't enough). Just look at the cheeks. Now for someone to find Trevor's VA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzmunney Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I remember when people were talking that hispanic guy bullsh*t..lol.. This is a straight hood black dude.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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