Overview
The Jack of Hearts is Boobie Ike's strip club in Vice City, and one of several confirmed nightlife and entertainment venues in the city. Boobie's official profile ties the club's earnings to his recording studio: "The club money pay for the studio, and the drug money pay for it all." He runs the label Only Raw Records with Dre'Quan Priest, who has been booking acts into the club, although Dre'Quan's official profile says those days might be numbered now that he has signed the Real Dimez.
Location and Exterior
The Jack of Hearts is situated in the Crosstown neighborhood, one of Vice City's urban districts. In the first trailer, the club's signage and exterior are visible among the neon-lit streets of the city. The building's facade features prominent signage with the venue's name, fitting in with the broader nightlife scene of Crosstown.
Key Facts
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Type | Strip Club |
Location | Crosstown, Vice City |
Owner | Boobie Ike |
Associated Business | Only Raw Records (record label) |
Key Staff | Dre'Quan Priest (books acts) |
First Official Appearance | Trailer 1 |
Real-World Inspiration | King of Diamonds, Miami-Dade County, Florida |
Associated Characters
Boobie Ike is the owner of the Jack of Hearts and one of Vice City's more colorful figures. A former street hustler, he built his empire through real estate and entertainment businesses. His character description suggests he is all smiles on the surface but possesses a ruthless edge underneath. He uses the club's earnings to bankroll Only Raw Records.
Dre'Quan Priest handles entertainment booking for the club while also pursuing his own music career through Only Raw Records.
Real-World Inspiration
The Jack of Hearts is based on the King of Diamonds, a well-known strip club that formerly operated in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The King of Diamonds was famous in hip-hop culture and was a fixture of Miami's nightlife before its closure. The name "Jack of Hearts" follows the playing card motif of its real-world counterpart while giving the venue its own distinct identity within the GTA universe.
Trivia
Promotional signage visible in Trailer 1 advertises a night built around throwing money at performers.