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'As A Graffiti Artist Myself, I Honestly Think This Is Pretty Disrespectful'
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- A large GTA 6 mural in Brooklyn, featuring characters Jason and Lucia, was recently tagged by graffiti artist Jelous, sparking mostly negative reactions from fans who feel the mural was ruined.
- The mural, commissioned by Rockstar Games as part of their marketing for GTA 6, took about a week to complete and was widely celebrated by fans prior to the tagging.
- Jelous spray-painted a simple black-and-white tag on the lower half of the mural late Tuesday night and posted it on Instagram, where it quickly gained attention and mixed reactions.
- Many fans on social media and Reddit condemned the tagging as disrespectful vandalism, with some graffiti artists emphasizing the importance of respect within graffiti culture, even towards commercial artwork.
- Despite the backlash, Jelous achieved increased visibility, aligning with the typical rebellious and attention-grabbing spirit associated with GTA culture.
