This one is for the OG's who know about this rapper. This rapper is known for gangsta rap, his West Coast hip hop style, and his affiliation with G-Unit! This West Coast rapper has put out popular projects such as The Documentary, The Documentary 2, The Documentary 2.5, Doctor's Advocate, The R.E.D. Album, LAX, Jesus Piece, 1992, Born 2 Rap, Drillmatic -- Heart vs. Mind. He is also known for his feud with 50 Cent and Eminem. If you said The Game, you are absolutely right! The Game brings the definition of "gangsta" to the table.
Click on the GIF to listen to Put You On the Game!
Jayceon Terrell Taylor, formerly known as the Game or Game, was born in Compton, California, on November 29, 1979. Growing up, Taylor's parents were both crip affiliated, and they lived on crip territory called Santana Blocc. However, it is no secret that Taylor eventually joined the Bloods street gang. He described his family life as "dysfunctional" and he since then grew up in foster care. Taylor attended college, but he then dropped out to live his life on the streets. While recovering from gunshots wounds, Taylor then decided that it was time to make a change for himself. In 2002, he released his first tape called You Know What It Is Vol. 1 with Big Fase. Furthermore, he ended up signing with Get Low Recordz which was ran by JT the Bigga Figga. However in 2003, the Game had gotten a lot of buzz. This is because Dr. Dre got his tape along with Sean Combs (P. Diddy), and Interscope Records CEO Jimmy Iovine. However, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine decided to work together to mesh 50 Cent, the Game, and G-Unit into one group. Game made his first appearance in 50 Cent's music video In Da Club, and since then he has made numerous cameo appearances. From 2003 until present day, he has released projects that have been nothing but bangers: The Documentary, Doctor's Advocate, LAX, The R.E.D. Album, Jesus Piece, OKE (Operation Kill Everything), The Documentary 2, 1992, Born 2 Rap, Drillmatic -- Heart v. Mind. Since the releases of some of these albums, it became well known that the Game had unsettled beef with Eminem, 50 Cent, Meek Mill, and G-Unit. Majority of the feuds were based on Game trying to call himself the better rapper, along with him not giving credit when it is due.
On August 19, 2022, Game had released a single called Bodies. When I tell you the Game is the definition of gangsta rap, I mean it. I personally like the song to a certain extent. However, this song makes me feel like a gangsta and it is catchy. Furthermore, I think this song was made for those who are about that life in all honesty. Don't get me wrong, it is a vibe when you play it at home. I mean for those who know, the Game is very vocal when it comes to the gangsta lifestyle. I also think Game has a very interesting portrayal of the gangsta lifestyle. I like the honesty that he gives within his music, and it does sound like he raps about a lot of circumstances that are closer to home.
Regardless of his feuds with other rappers, I do like how honest Game is when it comes to his music. When he talks about his childhood to adulthood, he has been open about it. One thing that I would say, I hope to hear a different vibe from him soon. As someone who has listened to numerous songs by him, I always wondered, "When is he going to show the romantic side of himself?" I mean he has been in relatioships before, so let the fans see the sensitive side of Game (if he has one). We'll see in due time!
SOURCES: