The second official trailer for the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI has fans buzzing, not only for its cinematic visuals and sprawling Vice City setting but also for its surprising musical choices. Among them is a standout inclusion that has taken the Haitian community by storm: Zenglen’s hit song “Child Support” plays prominently in a pivotal scene, marking a powerful moment of cultural representation in one of the most anticipated video games of the decade.
As the trailer unfolds, “Child Support” can be heard as the main character, Jason Duval, speeds through the streets of a fictionalized Florida. The music provides an upbeat yet ironic contrast to the chaos onscreen, which includes a robbery, a chase, and a tense confrontation between police officers and residents. A key visual moment shows the backdrop of a Haitian flag painted on a wall, making it clear that this Vice City revival intends to incorporate the Haitian-American experience directly into its worldbuilding.
“Child Support” was originally released in 2004 on Zenglen’s album 5 Etwal. Its selection for the GTA VI soundtrack has resonated deeply with longtime fans of Haitian music, signaling a rare and significant nod to the influence of the diaspora within American pop culture. Rockstar Games, known for its meticulous detail and layered storytelling, seems to be embracing not only the sonic landscape of Miami-inspired Vice City but also the cultural voices that shape it.
The response online has been overwhelmingly positive. Fans and players from Haitian communities have celebrated the inclusion of Zenglen’s music, calling it an authentic and overdue tribute to a genre that has influenced generations. The placement of the track in such a high-profile title gives Haitian konpa unprecedented global exposure and highlights the genre’s narrative value beyond traditional music spaces.
More importantly, this is not a one-time feature. Sources close to the project indicate that several other Haitian songs are expected to appear throughout the game. Whether on fictional radio stations or as part of story missions, these selections aim to deepen the immersive experience of the Vice City setting. By doing so, Rockstar is signaling that Haitian culture is not simply part of the background, it is woven into the fabric of the game’s identity.
With Grand Theft Auto VI set for release in May 2026, it is clear that music will once again play a central role in defining the tone and spirit of the gameplay. The inclusion of Haitian songs like “Child Support” not only adds depth and authenticity but also reflects a growing recognition of the cultural contributions of the Haitian diaspora.
In a game world known for crime, power, and survival, the rhythms of kompa now serve as both a soundtrack and a cultural statement, firmly planting Haiti’s voice in one of gaming’s biggest platforms to date.
GTA 6 Mete Mizik Konpa Ayisyen “Child Support” pa Zenglen nan Dènye Bandi yo
Dezyèm trailer ofisyèl pou Grand Theft Auto VI mete anpil pale sou li, pa sèlman poutèt imaj sinematik li ak vil Vice City ki tèlman detay, men tou pou chwa mizik li yo ki siprann anpil moun. Youn nan gwo supriz la se mizik “Child Support” pa gwoup konpa ayisyen Zenglen, ki jwe byen klè nan youn nan sèn prensipal yo. Se yon gwo moman fyète pou kominote Ayisyen an, paske li montre kijan kilti nou ap jwenn plas li nan youn nan pi gwo jwèt videyo sou planèt la.
Nan trailer la, “Child Support” jwe pandan karaktè prensipal la, Jason Duval, ap kondwi vit nan lari yon vil ki sanble ak Miami. Mizik la konplete sèn yo ak yon bèl ritm, pandan yo montre vòl, kouri dèyè, epi lapolis ap arete moun. Gen yon imaj ki parèt kote ou wè drapo Ayiti sou yon miray, ki montre klè ke devlopè jwèt la vle mete eksperyans Ayisyen-Ameriken yo nan mitan istwa a.
Mizik “Child Support” te soti an 2004 sou album 5 Etwal pa Zenglen. Fè yo mete mizik sa nan GTA VI montre jan mizik konpa a gen valè epi jan li ka rive sou sèn entènasyonal la. Rockstar Games, konpayi ki fè jwèt la, toujou rekonèt pou atansyon li bay detay ak istwa byen bati. Lè yo chwazi mete mizik sa, sa montre yo pa sèlman vle mete bèl son, men yo vle mete vwa pèp ki enpòtan tou.
Repons fanatik yo sou entènèt te trè pozitif. Anpil Ayisyen ki jwe jwèt videyo a di yo fyè pou wè konpa Ayisyen jwenn plas li nan yon jwèt konsa. Gen anpil moun ki di li te tan pou kilti Ayiti parèt sou sèn mondyal la nan fason sa a. Mete mizik sa nan jwèt la pèmèt mizik konpa a rive jwenn lòt fanatik ki pa t janm tande li anvan.
Sa ki pi enpòtan toujou, se ke “Child Support” p ap sèl mizik ayisyen ki nan jwèt la. Gen plizyè lòt mizik ayisyen ki gen pou parèt, swa sou radyo nan jwèt la oswa pandan misyon istwa yo. Sa montre ke Rockstar ap pran kilti Ayiti oserye, li pa mete li pou dekorasyon sèlman. Ayiti ap vin yon pati entegral nan idantite jwèt la.
Grand Theft Auto VI gen pou sòti an me 2026, e jan sa parèt deja, mizik ap jwe yon gwo wòl nan atmosfè ak istwa jwèt la. Mete “Child Support” ak lòt mizik ayisyen pa sèlman bay plis otantisite, men li montre tou ke kominote Ayisyen gen enpòtans nan espas kiltirèl mond lan.
Nan yon mond jwèt kote gen krim, pouvwa, ak batay pou siviv, konpa Ayisyen ap jwe wòl li, kòm mizik ak kòm mesaj kiltirèl. Ayiti jodia gen vwa pa li sou youn nan pi gwo platfòm jwèt ki egziste.
Written by Fabienne Jacques
