Franklin would probably rather keep his head down, but Lamar has other ideas. The mission begins outside the Forum Drive house while Denise leads her friends through "spirit walking," and the whole scene has that offbeat Los Santos energy. For players building a new save or looking through GTA 5 Accounts, "Chop" is an early mission worth revisiting because it quickly shows what Franklin is up against: Lamar wants easy money, while Franklin is already thinking beyond neighbourhood disputes. Lamar arrives in a white Speedo with Chop and pitches a plan to grab D, a Ballas member, then demand forty thousand dollars for his return. Franklin knows it is messy, yet he gets in the van anyway.
Chop Takes the Lead
The first real surprise comes after D spots the van near Vinewood Boulevard and tears off on a motorcycle. You are stuck driving a large van through packed streets, so rushing every corner usually ends badly. Franklin's driving focus is useful here, especially when traffic closes in. D eventually loses the bike near the Los Santos Transit depot and runs into the rail yard. That is where Chop stops being background comic relief. Franklin follows the dog between freight cars, checks the possible hiding spots, and can switch into Chop's view for a closer look at the scent trail. It is a short search, but it feels different from the usual chase mission.
| Section | What matters |
|---|---|
| Van pursuit | Keep turns clean and protect Lamar's vehicle. |
| Rail-yard search | Use Chop's view long enough to follow D's trail. |
| Escape drive | Listen closely as Lamar's plan starts falling apart. |
Getting Through the Chase Cleanly
There is no need to drive like every lamp post is your enemy. A calmer route through the pursuit makes the medal targets much easier, and Franklin's ability gives you a little breathing room when the van starts drifting wide. A few habits help.
Use the driving focus before sharp junctions, not after the van is already sliding.
Stay off pavements where possible, since small hits add up fast.
During the rail-yard section, spend at least ten seconds in Chop's view.
Let the dog reach D first when he breaks from the boxcar.
Lamar's Plan Unravels
Once D is in the back of the Speedo, Lamar acts as if the hard part is over. It is not. He calls the Ballas from his own phone and asks for money, which makes Franklin immediately point out how easily that call can be traced. The exchange is funny, though it also says plenty about the pair. Lamar is still chasing a quick street payoff; Franklin can see the consequences before they arrive. They let D go and drive away with nothing to show for the afternoon, apart from another lesson Franklin did not ask for.
Gold Medal Details
For the full medal, keep the Speedo in near-perfect shape for Not a Scratch, use Chop's viewpoint for ten seconds for Homedog, and activate Franklin's driving focus for seven seconds for Advanced Reflexes. Those targets fit the mission well rather than feeling tacked on. Players checking GTA 5 Accounts for sale can treat this mission as a neat early test of careful driving, quick reactions, and knowing when to let Chop do his job.
