In this regard, why did Big Smoke and Ryder betray CJ?
As he dies, Smoke explains that he betrayed the gang because he finally saw an opportunity to become rich and famous, and took it without caring about the consequences; Smoke says that because of his greedy nature, he had no choice in the matter.
Subsequently, question is, who killed CJ's mom and why? Death. In 1992, two Ballas members, under the orders of corrupt LSPD officers Frank Tenpenny and Eddie Pulaski, attempted a drive-by shooting at Beverly's house, in order to attempt to kill Sweet. However, Sweet was not in the house, and instead Beverly was killed. Sweet ran into the house, to discover his mother dead.
In respect to this, how did CJ die?
Well, according to Rockstar he was killed. This was seen on A wall with graffiti in GTA IV. This wall also shows the other 3D universe protagonists to be dead as well. Put simply he was killed sometime in the sixteen year time span between GTA San Andreas and GTA IV.
Do you kill Big Smoke in GTA San Andreas?
Big Smoke - Killed by Carl Johnson for betraying the Grove Street Families, defecting to the Ballas, and usurping control of the Families for money and power.
