Fame or Shame

Michael and Trevor join forces in a desperate attempt to stop Tracey from humiliating herself on national television.

“Fame or Shame” is a key story mission in Grand Theft Auto V that focuses on Michael De Santa’s attempt to stop his daughter Tracey from embarrassing herself on a popular reality TV show. The mission provides insight into Michael’s strained relationship with his family, while also reintroducing Trevor Philips, igniting their old rivalry. It blends humor, action, and a high-speed chase through Los Santos.

The mission begins with Michael discovering that his daughter Tracey is auditioning for the reality TV show “Fame or Shame,” hosted by Lazlow Jones. Fearing that Tracey will embarrass herself, Michael heads to the audition studio, where Trevor unexpectedly joins him. After confronting Lazlow during Tracey’s disturbing performance, Michael and Trevor pursue him across Los Santos in a high-speed chase. The mission is packed with humor, family tension, and action, and it re-establishes the complex relationship between Michael and Trevor.

Objectives

• Drive to the Maze Bank Arena to stop Tracey’s audition.
• Confront Lazlow on stage after Tracey’s performance.
• Chase Lazlow through Los Santos in a truck.
• Corner Lazlow and humiliate him for his behavior.

Setting

“Fame or Shame” is set in Los Santos, primarily in the Entertainment district, starting at the Maze Bank Arena and leading to a high-speed chase through the city’s streets. The mission highlights the glitzy and chaotic world of reality television and the absurdity of celebrity culture, with Michael’s family drama adding depth to the action.

Objective 1: Drive to the Maze Bank Arena

• Meet Trevor: The mission begins with Michael receiving a call from Amanda, who tells him that Tracey is auditioning for “Fame or Shame.” Michael rushes to the Maze Bank Arena. On the way, he encounters Trevor, leading to a tense reunion between the two.
• Drive to the Arena: Follow the GPS to the Maze Bank Arena. The conversation between Michael and Trevor reintroduces their complicated history and old grudges.

Objective 2: Confront Lazlow

• Interrupt Tracey’s Audition: Upon arriving at the studio, watch a cutscene where Michael and Trevor storm onto the stage during Tracey’s awkward audition. Lazlow’s behavior infuriates Michael, leading to a confrontation.
• Chase Lazlow: After Michael and Trevor humiliate Lazlow, he flees the studio in panic. The chase begins as you pursue Lazlow using Trevor’s truck.

Objective 3: High-Speed Chase

• Pursue Lazlow: Drive through the streets of Los Santos as Trevor, with Michael riding shotgun. Keep up with Lazlow’s vehicle as he swerves through traffic and makes daring escapes through tight spaces.
• Keep Close: The chase involves following Lazlow through various shortcuts, including alleyways and bridges. Stay close without crashing to prevent him from getting away.

Objective 4: Corner Lazlow

• Confront Lazlow: Eventually, Lazlow’s car breaks down, and Michael and Trevor corner him. A cutscene plays where they humiliate Lazlow, forcing him to dance and mockingly grovel for forgiveness.

Mission Conclusion

• Wrap Up: The mission ends with Michael and Trevor walking away after embarrassing Lazlow. The chase and confrontation rekindle the friendship between Michael and Trevor, setting up future storylines.
• Rewards: Completing the mission advances the story and opens up more Missions related to Michael, Trevor, and their fractured friendship.

• “Fame or Shame” marks the reintroduction of Trevor Philips into the main storyline, creating one of the game’s most memorable and comedic moments.
• This mission serves as the first time players meet Lazlow Jones, a recurring character throughout the Grand Theft Auto series, known for his satirical take on celebrity culture.
• The chase through Los Santos is one of the most chaotic in the game, showcasing the game’s vehicle physics and the diversity of the city’s streets.
• The mission satirizes reality TV and the superficial nature of fame, a theme that reappears throughout GTA V.
• The Maze Bank Arena is modeled after real-world sports arenas in Los Angeles, adding to the game’s detailed world-building.
• Trevor’s comedic yet violent personality is on full display, contrasting with Michael’s more protective nature regarding his family.
• This mission is pivotal in setting up the relationship dynamics between Michael, Trevor, and the people around them, particularly their respective families.
• Lazlow’s humiliation in this mission is a recurring gag, as he appears in various GTA titles as an egotistical media personality.