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Overview

The Jack of Hearts is a strip club located in Crosstown, Vice City, Leonida, that is set to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI. The venue is owned and operated by Boobie Ike, a local businessman described as a real estate mogul, music producer, and former street hustler who transformed his time on the streets into a legitimate empire spanning real estate, a recording studio, and the club itself. The Jack of Hearts first appeared in the September 2022 leak footage before being officially featured in the game's first trailer.

The club is one of several confirmed nightlife and entertainment venues in Vice City. Revenue from the Jack of Hearts reportedly funds Boobie Ike's recording studio, Only Raw Records, where associate Dre'Quan Priest manages operations and books entertainment acts for the club.

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.

Interior

The leaked September 2022 footage revealed a substantial portion of the club's interior, including the main stage area where performers entertain patrons. The interior featured a bar area, seating sections, and atmospheric lighting consistent with a high-end strip club. A sequence from the leak depicted Lucia and Jason navigating the club during what appeared to be a mission, encountering voiced characters including Dre'Quan Priest and Sam.

In the first trailer, the interior was shown again and largely matched the leaked footage, though television screens near the bar area had been removed in the updated version. Promotional signage visible inside the club advertises "Make It Rain Mondays," suggesting the venue hosts regular themed events.

Key Facts

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. He was one of the voiced characters encountered during the leaked mission footage set inside the Jack of Hearts.

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

• The club's name was visible on two music flyers found inside the venue during the September 2022 leak footage.

• Dre'Quan Priest is listed as responsible for booking acts at the club, suggesting a dynamic entertainment roster may feature in the game.

• The removal of television screens near the bar between the leak and trailer versions suggests ongoing refinement of the interior during development.

• The "Make It Rain Mondays" promotional signage visible in Trailer 1 is a reference to the practice of throwing money at performers, a common feature of strip club culture.