Fame or Shame is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in De Santa Residence, Rockford Hills, Maze Bank Arena, La Puerta and Los Santos River, Mirror Park for Michael De Santa. The objective: confront Lazlow Jones. This GTA 5 Fame or Shame walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: De Santa Residence, Rockford Hills, Maze Bank Arena, La Puerta and Los Santos River, Mirror Park.
- Given by: Michael De Santa.
- Objective: Confront Lazlow Jones.
- Reward: Ability to play as Michael again, Trevor as a contact for Michael and vice versa, Jimmy as a contact for Trevor, Lazlow Jones and Fabien LaRouche as Director Mode characters. and A Friendship Resurrected.
- Unlocks: Dead Man Walking, Scouting the Port, The Hotel Assassination, Evil and Far Out.
- Unlocked by: Friends Reunited.
GTA 5 Fame or Shame walkthrough
- Go to the Maze Bank Arena.
- Go inside.
- Chase after Lazlow. (Trevor).
- Get in the truck. (Trevor).
How GTA 5 Fame or Shame fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Tracey or Lazlow dies (or he escapes).
- Lazlow’s car was destroyed.
- Truck destroyed.
- Truck got stuck.
- The auditions were disrupted.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or crew member the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 Fame or Shame?
Pick it up in De Santa Residence, Rockford Hills, Maze Bank Arena, La Puerta and Los Santos River, Mirror Park for Michael De Santa.
What do you get for completing GTA 5 Fame or Shame?
Ability to play as Michael again, Trevor as a contact for Michael and vice versa, Jimmy as a contact for Trevor, Lazlow Jones and Fabien LaRouche as Director Mode characters. and A Friendship Resurrected.
What fails GTA 5 Fame or Shame?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Tracey or Lazlow dies (or he escapes); Lazlow’s car was destroyed; Truck destroyed; Truck got stuck; the auditions were disrupted.
What does GTA 5 Fame or Shame unlock?
Dead Man Walking, Scouting the Port, The Hotel Assassination, Evil and Far Out.
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.
