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{{Short description|American rapper (born 1979)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = The Game
| image = The Game 2016.jpg
| caption = The Game in 2016
| birth_name = Jayceon Terrell Taylor
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|11|29}}
| spouse =
| alias =
| education = [[Compton High School]]
| birth_place = [[Compton, California]], U.S.
| relatives =
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter|record producer|actor}}
| works = {{hlist|[[The Game discography]]|[[#Filmography|filmography]]|[[The Game discography#Production discography|production]]}}
| years_active = 2002–present
| children = 4
| awards =
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| website = {{URL|https://documentarytour.com}}
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[West Coast hip-hop]]
* [[gangsta rap]]
}}
| label = {{hlist|100 Entertainment|[[Virgin Music|Virgin]]|Prolific|Blood Money|[[MNRK Music Group|MNRK]]|[[Aftermath Entertainment|Aftermath]]|[[DGC Records|DGC]]|[[G-Unit Records|G-Unit]]|[[Interscope Geffen A&M Records|Interscope Geffen A&M]]|[[Get Low Recordz|Get Low]]|The Black Wall Street}}
| past_member_of = [[G-Unit]]
}}
| signature = The Game sig.svg
}}
'''Jayceon Terrell Taylor''' (born November 29, 1979), better known by his stage name <!--"the" lowercase is correct - see [[MOS:NICKNAMETHE]]-->'''the Game''' or simply '''Game''', is an American rapper. Born in [[Compton, California]], he initially released a series of [[mixtape]]s under the wing of fellow West Coast rapper [[JT the Bigga Figga]]. After releasing his debut album ''[[Untold Story (album)|Untold Story]]'' independently in 2004, he was discovered by record producer [[Dr. Dre]] and signed to his [[Aftermath Entertainment|Aftermath Records]] label imprint. The Game rose to fame in 2005 following the release of his major-label debut album ''[[The Documentary]]'', which peaked the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] along with its 2006 follow-up, ''[[Doctor's Advocate]]''. The former album received [[RIAA certification|double platinum]] certification by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) and two [[Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]] nominations—[[Grammy Award for Best Rap Song|Best Rap Song]] and [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group|Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group]] for its single, "[[Hate It or Love It]]" (featuring 50 Cent).
A rising artist in the 2000s, the Game was considered to be a driving force in the resurgence of [[West Coast hip-hop|West Coast hip hop]] into the mainstream, and competing with many of his [[East Coast hip-hop|East Coast counterparts]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2005/02/18/18129758.aspx |title=XXL Spotlights West Coast Hip-Hop In March Issue |author=Clover Hope |date=February 18, 2007 |publisher=Allhiphop |access-date=July 20, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071106065519/http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2005/02/18/18129758.aspx |archive-date=November 6, 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.dubcnn.com/features/editorials/2005wrapup/ |title= The West Coast Rap Up: 2005 |author= Conan Milne |year= 2005 |publisher= Dubcnn |access-date= January 27, 2007 |archive-date= November 7, 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151107053104/http://www.dubcnn.com/features/editorials/2005wrapup/ |url-status= live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/Music/GAME+Playtime+Is+Over.htm?wbc_purpose=Basic&WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished |title=XXL Game: Playtime Is Over |author=Kim Osorio |date=March 21, 2006 |publisher=BET |access-date=October 8, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060324060932/http://www.bet.com/Music/GAME%2BPlaytime%2BIs%2BOver.htm?wbc_purpose=Basic&WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished |archive-date=March 24, 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Game was placed into [[G-Unit]] by Dr. Dre and [[Interscope Records]] co-founder [[Jimmy Iovine]]. As a result of his disputes with group leader [[50 Cent]], Game left Aftermath and signed with [[Geffen Records|Geffen]], another label under [[Universal Music Group|Universal]]'s [[Interscope Geffen A&M Records|Interscope Geffen A&M]] corporate unit to terminate his contractual obligations with G-Unit in 2006. This foresaw the release of ''Doctor's Advocate'', which was met with continued success and spawned the singles "[[It's Okay (One Blood)]]" (featuring [[Junior Reid]]), "[[Let's Ride (Game song)|Let's Ride]]," and "[[Wouldn't Get Far]]" (featuring [[Kanye West]]).<ref>{{cite news |date=November 9, 2011 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/09/arts/music/09sann.html |title=Repentant Yet Defiant, a Rapper at His Best |newspaper=The New York Times |access-date=November 9, 2006 |archive-date=January 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115235529/http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/09/arts/music/09sann.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
The Game found similar critical and commercial success with his third and fourth albums, ''[[LAX (album)|LAX]]'' (2008) and ''[[The R.E.D. Album]]'' (2010), which peaked at numbers two and one on the ''Billboard'' 200, respectively. His fifth album, ''[[Jesus Piece (album)|Jesus Piece]]'' (2015), served as his final release with Interscope and peaked within the chart's top ten, along with his following [[independent music|independent]] albums: ''[[The Documentary 2]]'', ''[[The Documentary 2.5]]'' (2015), and ''[[1992 (album)|1992]]'' (2016). His ninth album, ''[[Born 2 Rap]]'' (2019) was announced as his final; however, his career continued with the release of his tenth album ''[[Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind]]'' (2022), which was met with mixed critical reception.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.70616/title.the-game-announces-release-date-for-drillmatic-album-executive-produced-by-hit-boy |title=The Game Announces Release Date for ''Drillmatic'' Album Executive Produced by Hit-Boy |work=HipHopDX |date=May 29, 2022 |access-date=May 30, 2022 |author=Eustice, Kyle}}</ref>
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The Game was born Jayceon Terrell Taylor<ref name="About">{{cite web|last=Adaso|first=Henry|title=The Game|url=http://rap.about.com/od/artists/p/TheGame.htm|publisher=About.com|access-date=August 6, 2008|archive-date=November 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151107053101/http://rap.about.com/od/artists/p/TheGame.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The Game pleads not guilty in LA|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2007-09-25-4146972801_x.htm|work=USA Today|agency=Associated Press|date=September 25, 2007|access-date=August 6, 2008|archive-date=August 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110820041330/http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2007-09-25-4146972801_x.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> on November 29, 1979,<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.upi.com/Top_News/2019/11/29/UPI-Almanac-for-Friday-Nov-29-2019/6411574957229/|title= UPI Almanac for Friday, Nov. 29, 2019|work= [[United Press International]] | date= November 29, 2019|access-date=January 11, 2020 |archive-date= December 24, 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191224110508/https://www.upi.com/Top_News/2019/11/29/UPI-Almanac-for-Friday-Nov-29-2019/6411574957229//|url-status=live|quote=…rapper The Game, born Jayceon Terrell Taylor, in 1979 (age 40)}}</ref> in Compton, California,<ref name=askmen /> to parents George Taylor<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.tmz.com/2018/01/17/the-game-father-george-taylor-dead/|title=The Game's Father Dies at 65|publisher=[[TMZ.com]]|date=January 17, 2018|access-date=January 11, 2020|archive-date=October 7, 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181007204057/http://www.tmz.com/2018/01/17/the-game-father-george-taylor-dead/|url-status=live}}</ref> and Lynette Baker,<ref name=billboard-tardio>{{cite magazine|url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7408747/ae-streets-of-compton-the-game-highlights|title=7 Revelations From A&E's 'Streets of Compton' Docuseries|date=June 16, 2016|access-date=January 11, 2020|first= Andres| last=Tardio|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|archive-date=August 23, 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190823063828/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7408747/ae-streets-of-compton-the-game-highlights|url-status=live}}</ref> who both were members of the [[Crips]] street gang. He grew up in a primarily Crip-controlled neighborhood known as Santana Blocc,<ref name=askmen>{{cite web|url=http://ca.askmen.com/men/entertainment_200/200c_the_game.html |title=Men of the Week: Entertainment |access-date=January 25, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070318075610/http://ca.askmen.com/men/entertainment_200/200c_the_game.html |archive-date=March 18, 2007|quote=The Game was raised in a notorious Crips neighborhood known as Santana Blocc. ... From an early age he witnessed his parents, both gang members...}}</ref> although Taylor himself grew up to become a member of the [[Cedar Block Piru|Cedar Block Piru Bloods]] through his brother.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/09/AR2005050901357.html |title= The Game Fizzles and Snoop Dogg Sizzles |first= Sarah |last= Godfrey |date= May 10, 2005 |newspaper= The Washington Post |access-date= June 18, 2007 |archive-date= June 29, 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110629003000/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/09/AR2005050901357.html |url-status= live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/game_the/artist.jhtml#/music/artist/game_the/bio.jhtml | title = The Game | publisher = MTV | access-date = January 25, 2007 | archive-date = June 22, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120622130952/http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/game_the/artist.jhtml#/music/artist/game_the/bio.jhtml | url-status = dead }}</ref> In an October 2006 interview with [[MTV News]] correspondent [[Sway Calloway]], the Game described his family as "[[dysfunctional family|dysfunctional]]". His older half-brother, George Taylor III, a.k.a. the rapper [[Big Fase 100]], was a Cedar Block Piru Bloods leader in [[West Compton, California]].<ref name=LAWeekly-Weiss>{{cite news|url=https://www.laweekly.com/compton-rapper-game-returns-to-an-industry-thats-gone-soft/|title=Compton Rapper Game Returns to an Industry That's Gone Soft|first =Jeff|last=Weiss|date=August 25, 2011|access-date=January 11, 2020|work=[[LA Weekly]]|___location=Los Angeles |archive-date=January 12, 2020|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200112003354/https://www.laweekly.com/compton-rapper-game-returns-to-an-industry-thats-gone-soft/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Taylor and his sibling spent six years in [[foster care]].<ref name=billboard-tardio /> Taylor attended [[Compton High School]].<ref name=chicagotribune-hilburn>{{cite news|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2004-09-29-0409290001-story.html|title=Rapper plays the Game of success|first=Robert|last=Hilburn|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|via=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=September 29, 2004|access-date=January 11, 2020|archive-date=January 12, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200112002101/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2004-09-29-0409290001-story.html|url-status=live|quote=The Game, who is 6 foot 4, was a star guard on the Compton High School [basketball] team}}</ref> He went on to attend the community colleges [[Antelope Valley College]], [[Harbor Community College]] and [[Cerritos College]] each for a time before leaving school.<ref name=LAWeekly-Weiss />
By the early 2000s, Taylor had become heavily involved in selling drugs and participating in gang activities.<ref name=EarlyLife>{{cite web|url=http://xxlmag.com/Features/2005/april/the-game/index.html |title=The Game |first=Jon |last=Caramanica |access-date=January 25, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061125224751/http://www.xxlmag.com/Features/2005/april/the-game/index.html |archive-date=November 25, 2006 }}</ref>
==Music career==
===Early career (2002–2003)===
While recovering in the hospital from gunshot wounds he incurred in late 2001, Game told his brother to go out and buy all of the classic hip-hop albums. Over the course of five months, he studied all of the various influential rap albums and developed a strategy to turn himself into a rapper. With the help of his older brother [[Big Fase]], they founded the label. It originally featured such artists as [[Glasses Malone]], Vita, and Nu Jerzey Devil, along with Game himself.<ref name="Shadows 3">{{cite web|last=Reid |first=Shaheem |title=The Game: Out Of The Shadows |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/g/game/news_feature_012705/index3.jhtml |publisher=MTV |date=January 27, 2005 |access-date=August 10, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080927033743/http://www.mtv.com/bands/g/game/news_feature_012705/index3.jhtml |archive-date=September 27, 2008 }}</ref> His [[stage name]] was coined by his grandmother, who was a huge fan of the 1997 blockbuster, [[The Game (1997 film)|''The Game'']].<ref name="Shadows 3" />
At the start of his career, Game attended a hip-hop summit hosted by [[Russell Simmons]] and [[Louis Farrakhan]] where he met Bay Area producer [[JT the Bigga Figga]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Larkin |first=Colin |editor=Colin Larkin |title=Encyclopedia of Popular Music |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofp003lark |url-access=registration |orig-year=1992 |edition=3 |date=November 1998 |publisher=Grove's Dictionaries |isbn=978-1-56159-237-1 |page=6653}}</ref> The two agreed to record music and JT packaged some of these songs with Nas verses, releasing them as the mixtape ''Q.B. 2 Compton'' (He would later release the rest of these recordings on 2004's ''[[Untold Story (album)|Untold Story]]'' and 2005's ''[[West Coast Resurrection]]'').<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3175908-Nas-And-The-Game-QB-2-Compton |title=Nas And The Game – QB 2 Compton |website=[[Discogs]] |date=2002 }}</ref> This mixtape reached the hands of [[Sean Combs]], founder of [[Bad Boy Records]], who originally was on the verge of signing him to his label.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1495949/01162005/game_the.jhtml |title=The Game on Bad Boy? It Nearly Happened, He Says |author=Shaheem Reid |date=January 17, 2005 |publisher=MTV |access-date=January 17, 2005 |archive-date=April 29, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090429123946/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1495949/01162005/game_the.jhtml |url-status=dead }}</ref> Five months later, he was discovered by [[Dr. Dre]] who listened to the same mixtape. Dr. Dre signed Game to his [[Aftermath Entertainment]] label in 2003 and he released the mixtape ''You Know What It Is Vol. 1''.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |last =Loftus| first=Johnny|title=The Game > Biography|url={{AllMusic |class=artist| id=p681397| pure_url=yes}} |publisher= AllMusic | year=2006|access-date=August 13, 2008}}</ref><ref name=observer>{{cite web|url=http://observer.guardian.co.uk/omm/story/0,,1347692,00.html|title=The Game|last=Campion|first=Chris|work=[[The Observer]]|date=November 14, 2004|access-date=September 17, 2007|archive-date=October 13, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013184138/http://observer.guardian.co.uk/omm/story/0,,1347692,00.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In late 2003, [[Interscope Records]] CEO [[Jimmy Iovine]] and Dr. Dre decided to have Game work with [[50 Cent]] and [[G-Unit]] in order to help build a growing buzz around Game which would also fuel interest in G-Unit. Game made his first cameo appearance in the music video for 50 Cent's "[[In da Club]]", where he is seen dancing with a girl. Since then, he has made numerous cameo appearances in music videos by 50 Cent, [[Lloyd Banks]], [[Young Buck]], and [[Fabolous]]. Game spent the next two and a half years working on his major label debut album and being mentored by Dr. Dre.<ref name="Shadows 3" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/27/arts/music/27leeds.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2&oref=slogin|title=Scenes From an Arranged Marriage|last=Leeds|first=Jeff|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=November 27, 2005|access-date=October 5, 2007|archive-date=October 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006010054/https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/27/arts/music/scenes-from-an-arranged-marriage.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
===''The Documentary'' (2003–2005)===
[[File:Kool G Rap & The Game.jpg|thumb|Game (right) with [[Kool G Rap]] (left) in New York City, November 2004]]
Not having dropped an album despite being signed onto Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records for a while, Game was still able to create hype around his image alone. He appeared in ads for [[Sean Combs]]'s [[Sean John]] clothing company and had an endorsement deal with [[Boost Mobile]], appearing in a commercial alongside [[Kanye West]] and [[Ludacris]]. Game also appeared heavily on the mixtape circuit and guest starred on mixtapes for [[DJ Green Lantern]], [[The Diplomats]], and [[G-Unit]]. The first single released with Game on it was "[[Certified Gangstas]]", which also featured [[Jim Jones (rapper)|Jim Jones]] and [[Cam'ron]]. Though the single wasn't considered to be mainstream, the buzz increased around the West Coast rapper.
On September 28, 2004, Game released his first promo single, "[[Westside Story (song)|Westside Story]]", from his major label debut album. He had originally chosen to title the album ''Nigga Wit' An Attitude Volume 1'' (as heard in the lyrics to "[[Dreams (The Game song)|Dreams]]"), changed the album title to ''The Documentary'', which featured Dr. Dre and 50 Cent as executive producers. The album spawned the hit [[single (music)|singles]] "[[How We Do (song)|How We Do]]" and "[[Hate It or Love It]]", the latter receiving two Grammy nominations.<ref name="Grammy 2006">{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/awards/grammys/2005-12-08-grammy-list-nominations_x.htm|title=Complete list of Grammy Award nominations|date=December 8, 2005|work=USA Today|access-date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=April 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426205746/http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/awards/grammys/2005-12-08-grammy-list-nominations_x.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The album debuted at number one on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and was the sixteenth best selling album of 2005 in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2005/top-billboard-200-albums|title=TOP BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS|date=January 2006|publisher=Billboard|access-date=February 6, 2019|archive-date=December 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227214858/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2005/top-billboard-200-albums|url-status=live}}</ref> It also debuted at number seven in the United Kingdom and sold over five million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/09-26-2006/0004439649&EDATE= |title= The Game Continues |date= October 26, 2006 |publisher= PRNewswire |access-date= January 26, 2007 |archive-date= September 17, 2008 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080917002721/http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=%2Fwww%2Fstory%2F09-26-2006%2F0004439649&EDATE= |url-status= live }}</ref> In October 2004, he released ''[[Untold Story (album)|Untold Story]]'' through Get Low Recordz, which sold over 82,000 copies within its first three months.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/64382/the-games-documentary-blasts-off-at-no-1 |title=The Game's 'Documentary' Blasts Off At No. 1 |last=Whitmire |first=Margo |date=January 26, 2005 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 25, 2007 |archive-date=July 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140704011901/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/64382/the-games-documentary-blasts-off-at-no-1 |url-status=live }}</ref> The album featured artists like [[Sean T (rapper)|Sean T]], [[Young Noble]] (of the [[Outlawz]]), and JT the Bigga Figga.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.last.fm/music/The+Game/Untold+Story |title= Untold Story – The Game |access-date= January 26, 2007 |archive-date= November 7, 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151107053302/http://www.last.fm/music/The+Game/Untold+Story |url-status= live }}</ref> Game also appeared on various mixtapes hosted by DJ's such as [[DJ Kayslay]], [[DJ Whoo Kid]], and [[DJ Clue]]. Game also released a second mixtape ''You Know What It Is Vol. 2'' through his own record label and appeared on the video game ''[[NBA Live 2004]]'' on a song produced by [[Fredwreck]] called "Can't Stop Me".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rapnewsdirect.com/0-202-257542-00.html?tag=artistnav |title=Hip-Hop News: NBA Live 2004 & Hip Hops In The Game |access-date=January 26, 2007 |author=Robert |date=October 26, 2003 |publisher=Rap News Network |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312201909/http://rapnewsdirect.com/0-202-257542-00.html?tag=artistnav |archive-date=March 12, 2016 }}</ref>
Later that year, the young rapper [[Lil Eazy-E]], son of rapper the late [[Eazy-E]], entered a feud with Game. The two used to be close associates and recorded music together. Lil' Eazy-E has since directed numerous diss songs targeting the rapper and has expressed his anger over what he felt was Game's misuse of his father's name. Game responded by claiming that Lil' Eazy-E was trying to establish himself off the success he had made since releasing ''The Documentary''.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.allhiphop.com/features/?ID=1280 |title= The Game Releases Statement on Beef |author=The Game |date=November 2005 |access-date=July 27, 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060204211404/http://www.allhiphop.com/features/?ID=1280 |archive-date = February 4, 2006}}</ref> He released a song titled "120 Bars" where he claimed that Lil' Eazy-E does not write his own lyrics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.illhill.com/article.asp?topic_id=698 |title=Exclusive ILLHILL.com Lil' Eazy Interview |access-date=January 26, 2007 |first=Dominic |last=de Haas |date=January 2006 |publisher=Ill Hill |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928032205/http://www.illhill.com/article.asp?topic_id=698 |archive-date=September 28, 2007 }}</ref> However, on the same track, Game stated that he would rather not feud with Lil' Eazy-E due to the deep respect he has for Lil' Eazy-E's father. Lil' Eazy-E later responded with "They Know Me". On October 30, 2006, Game went on [[KDAY]] and said that he and Lil' Eazy-E had ended their feud.
Dr. Dre's nemesis, [[Suge Knight]], also had an ongoing feud with Game that stemmed from Yukmouth's claim that Game had been slapped by Suge Knight. Game responded on his website, saying that if Suge Knight had ever touched him, he would be "six feet under".{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}} After the 2005 [[BET Awards]] show, associates of [[Death Row Records]] had their invitations to a party hosted by [[Ciara]] rescinded. Supposedly, a member of Death Row Records tried to steal Game's chain. Game stated on his website that he disliked Suge Knight because of "the lives he has endangered". In [[Miami]] for the 2005 [[MTV Video Music Awards]], Suge Knight was shot and wounded at [[Kanye West]]'s party by an unknown gunman.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/7725 |title=Suge Shooting Remains a Mystery |first=Janeé |last=Bolden |date=October 24, 2005 |publisher=Sohh |access-date=January 26, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231172837/http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/7725 |archive-date=December 31, 2006 }}</ref> Game vigorously denied involvement in the shooting, but the incident renewed efforts to pacify hip hop feuds and Game has consequently been discouraged from attending certain events in hopes of averting retaliation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/7483 |title=The Game Locked Out of Magic Convention, Suge Retaliation Feared |access-date=January 26, 2007 |author=Rich Rock |date=August 30, 2005 |publisher=Sohh |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061215091130/http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/7483 |archive-date=December 15, 2006 }}</ref> Later, Game and various representatives of California's rap cliques formed a West Coast "peace treaty" to end many rivalries between West Coast rappers.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4299 |title= Snoop, The Game, Steve Harvey and Others Make West Coast Peace Treaty |first= Houston | last= Williams |date= April 14, 2005 |publisher=AllHipHop |access-date=July 27, 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050415034917/http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4299 |archive-date = April 15, 2005}}</ref> Although Suge Knight did not attend, he and Game declared their feud over.{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}}
===''Doctor's Advocate'' and feud with G-Unit (2005–2007)===
[[File:TheGameApr2011.jpg|thumb|Game performing at Supafest 2011]]
In early 2005, Game entered a feud with G-Unit. Even before Game's major label debut was released and their feud became public, there was tension between Game and 50 Cent.<ref>March 2005 issue of ''Vibe'' magazine. The interview asks about Game's and 50 Cent's physical altercation.</ref> Soon after ''The Documentary'''s release, 50 Cent talked about an accident that occurred in the [[strip club]] by stating that he felt that the rapper's actions of not partnering with [[50 Cent]] to react to [[Fat Joe]] and [[Jadakiss]] after the [[New York (Ja Rule song)|New York]] song written by [[Ja Rule]] were wrong and then booted Game out of [[G-Unit]]. 50 Cent also claimed that he was not getting his proper credit for the creation of the album, as he had written six of the songs, all of which Game denied. During that dispute, a member of Game's entourage was shot during a confrontation that occurred at the [[WQHT|Hot 97]] studio in New York City.<ref name=Beef>{{cite web |url= http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4129 |title= Update: Man Shot Not With 50 Cent; Violator Offices Shot Up |access-date= July 27, 2007 | first= Jayson | last = Rodriguez |date=March 1, 2005 |publisher=AllHipHop |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050306234231/http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4129 |archive-date = March 6, 2005}}</ref> After the situation between them escalated, 50 Cent and Game held a press conference to announce their reconciliation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2005/03/09/18129811.aspx |title=AHH Special: 50 Cent and Game's Truce |access-date=July 27, 2007 |first=Alvin |last=Blanco |date=March 9, 2005 |publisher=AllHipHop |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071101043543/http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2005/03/09/18129811.aspx |archive-date=November 1, 2007 }}</ref> Fans had mixed feelings as to whether the rappers created a publicity stunt to boost the sales of the two albums the pair had just released.<ref name=Beef /> Nevertheless, even after the situation had apparently deflated,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/blogs/features/archive/2005/05/09/18133221.aspx |title=Game: Winds of Change |access-date=July 27, 2007 |first=Houston |last=Williams |date=May 9, 2005 |publisher=Allhiphop |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071101043528/http://allhiphop.com/blogs/features/archive/2005/05/09/18133221.aspx |archive-date=November 1, 2007 }}</ref> G-Unit continued to feud with Game, denouncing his street credibility in the media and claimed that, without their support, he would not score a hit if he made a second album. Game responded during a performance at [[Summer Jam (festival)|Summer Jam]] and launched a boycott of G-Unit called "G-Unot".<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4469 |title=The Game Taunts 50 Cent, Jay-Z Returns At Hot 97's Summer Jam|access-date=July 27, 2007| first=Jayson | last= Rodriguez|date=June 6, 2005|publisher=AllHipHop |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050617073858/http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4469 |archive-date = June 17, 2005}}</ref>
After the performance at Summer Jam, Game responded with a song titled "300 Barz and Running'", an extended "diss" aimed at G-Unit as well as members of [[Roc-A-Fella Records]] on the mixtape ''You Know What It Is Vol. 3''. The track is unique in that it is nearly 14 minutes long, in which Game criticizes all members of G-Unit, amongst many others. 50 Cent responded through his "[[Piggy Bank (song)|Piggy Bank]]" music video, which features Game as a [[Mr. Potato Head]] doll and also parodies other rivals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.3445/title.50-strikes-back-in-piggy-bank-video|title=50 Strikes Back in "Piggy Bank" Video|access-date=January 29, 2007|last=Springer|first=Anthony Jr.|date=August 5, 2005|publisher=HipHopDX|archive-date=January 20, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090120175453/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.3445/title.50-strikes-back-in-piggy-bank-video|url-status=live}}</ref> Since then, both groups continued to attack each other. Game released two more mixtapes, ''Ghost Unit'' and a mixtape/DVD called ''[[Stop Snitchin, Stop Lyin]]''. 50 Cent's rebuttal was "Not Rich, Still Lyin'" where he mocks Game.<ref name=240Bars>{{cite web|url=http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/8275 |title=The Game takes on Spider Loc, 50 Cent strikes back |access-date=January 28, 2007 |author=Carl Chery |author2=Jesse Gissen |date=February 3, 2006 |publisher=Sohh |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100123041115/http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/8275 |archive-date=January 23, 2010 }}</ref> In addition, G-Unit started to respond on numerous mixtapes and then-new G-Unit member [[Spider Loc]] began dissing Game. Game responded with "240 Bars (Spider Joke)",<ref name=240Bars /> a song mainly aimed at Spider Loc, but also addressing [[Tony Yayo]] and rap group [[M.O.P.]],<ref name=240Bars /> and on the song "The Funeral 100 Bars".
The feud between Game and [[Roc-A-Fella Records]] grew out of an earlier rivalry with [[Memphis Bleek]] over the name of his label ([[Get Low Records]]), which was similar to the one Game was previously signed to ([[Get Low Recordz]]). On the single "[[Westside Story (song)|Westside Story]]", Game raps that "I don't do button-up shirts or drive [[Maybach]]s", which was perceived as being directed towards [[Jay-Z]], though Game stated it was directed toward [[Ja Rule]]. Later Jay-Z performed a freestyle on [[Funkmaster Flex]]'s radio show on Hot 97 and in it, he repeatedly used the word ''game'', which some hip hop fans{{Who|date=July 2017}} believed was directed towards Game. Game responded with "My Bitch" in which the first verse is directed at [[G-Unit]], the second verse is directed at [[Jay-Z]] and the third verse at [[Suge Knight]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4077 |title=Game Says No Beef With Jay-Z, Speaks on Amsterdam Comments|access-date=July 27, 2007| first= Clover | last =Hope |date=February 14, 2005|publisher=AllHipHop |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050226070341/http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4077 |archive-date = February 26, 2005}}</ref>
[[File:The Game - Hip Hop Jam.jpg|thumb|Game performing at the 2007 Hip Hop Jam festival in the [[Czech Republic]]]]
Due to his disputes with 50 Cent, Game left [[Aftermath Entertainment]] and signed with [[Geffen Records]], another label under [[Universal Music Group]]'s [[Interscope-Geffen-A&M]] division to terminate his contractual obligations with G-Unit in the summer of 2006. The rapper's second major-label album ''[[Doctor's Advocate]]'' was released on November 14, 2006. This album was set out by Game to prove his success as an artist without the help of Dre or 50 Cent. While Game originally claimed Dr. Dre would still do production on the album in the November issue of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' magazine,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://xxlmag.com/online/?p=5019 |title= Man Up |access-date= January 26, 2007 |first= Kawan |last= Ari |date= September 28, 2006 |publisher= XXL |archive-date= May 1, 2009 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090501093002/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=5019 |url-status= dead }}</ref> he admitted in September after the ''XXL'' interview was conducted during an interview on radio station [[Power 105]] that Dr. Dre would not be producing any tracks;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/Music/musicnews928.htm?wbc_purpose=Basic&WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished |title=Daily Music News Wrap Up |access-date=January 26, 2007 |first=Kim |last=Osorio |date=September 28, 2006 |publisher=BET.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070330004426/http://www.bet.com/Music/musicnews928.htm?wbc_purpose=Basic&WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished |archive-date=March 30, 2007 }}</ref> although four previously unreleased tracks produced by Dr. Dre were released on the Internet, no exact reason was given as to why they were not included on the album. The album debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling over 358,000 copies its first week.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003437915 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061201180028/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003437915 |archive-date=December 1, 2006 |title=The Game Wins No. 1 on the Billboard 200 |access-date=January 27, 2007 |date=November 22, 2006 |first=Katie |last=Hasty |magazine=Billboard |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In October 2006, Game extended a peace treaty to 50 Cent, which was not immediately replied to.<ref>Fresh, Remmie (September 30, 2006). [http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2006/09/30/18131554.aspx The Game Extends Peace Treaty to 50 Cent] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071101043549/http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2006/09/30/18131554.aspx |date=November 1, 2007 }}. ''Allhiphop''. Accessed July 20, 2007.</ref> However, a couple days later on [[Power 106]], he stated that the treaty was only offered for one day. On Game's album ''Doctor's Advocate'', he says the feud is over on a few of the songs. The feud seemed to have gained steam after Tony Yayo allegedly slapped the fourteen-year-old son of [[Czar Entertainment]] CEO Jimmy Rosemond. Game responded with "Body Bags" on ''You Know What It Is Vol. 4''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=6893 |title= The Game Breaks Silence on Manager's Son's Assault, Releases Track Aimed at G-Unit |access-date=July 20, 2007 |last=Wolfe|first=Roman |date= April 3, 2007 |publisher=AllHipHop |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070406235703/http://allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=6893 |archive-date = April 6, 2007}}</ref>
Since Young Buck was dismissed from G-Unit by 50 Cent, there have been interviews from both Game and Young Buck stating they never had a problem with each other. In an interview Young Buck said he was aware of Game's support and that Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo did not reach out to him.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hiphop-elements.com/article/read/4/24390/1/ |title=Young Buck Speaks On 50, The Game, Sha Money & G-Unit – |publisher=Hiphop-Elements.com |access-date=August 6, 2011 |archive-date=July 27, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727202137/http://www.hiphop-elements.com/article/read/4/24390/1/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
===''LAX'' and ''The R.E.D. Album'' (2007–2012)===
Game appeared on ''[[106 & Park]]'' on May 16, where he confirmed ''[[LAX (album)|LAX]]'' would be the last studio album he records. He had originally announced that [[Dr. Dre]] would be producing for the album, but neither Dr. Dre nor Aftermath Entertainment had confirmed. The album went head to head with [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]]'s ''[[All Hope Is Gone]]'' on the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart, seeing that both albums were released on August 22, 2008, therefore both albums were competing for the number one spot on the ''Billboard'' 200. ''LAX'' ended up debuting at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200, at first, it looked like ''LAX'' had debuted ahead of ''All Hope Is Gone'' by 13 copies. Initially, ''Billboard'' published an article stating that the Game had secured the top spot with a margin of 13 units, in what was described as the "closest race for number one since [[Nielsen SoundScan]] began tracking Data in 1991".<ref name="MusicWeek">{{cite web |last= Jones |first= Alan |title= Slipknot claim first US number one, after chart mix up |work= [[Music Week]] |date= September 5, 2008 |url= http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1035404&c=1 |access-date= September 6, 2008 |archive-date= September 10, 2008 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080910075412/http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1035404&c=1 |url-status= live }}</ref> Slipknot's labels [[Warner Music Group]] and [[Roadrunner Records]] asked for a SoundScan recount, a historic first. Nielsen proceeded to the recount, which placed ''LAX'' at number two with 238,382 copies, and Slipknot in the first position with 239,516 copies scanned, a margin of 1,134 copies. After the recount 12 hours later, the article was rewritten and Slipknot was awarded the number one spot.<ref name="MusicWeek" /> ''LAX'' spawned four singles: "[[Game's Pain]]" with R&B singer [[Keyshia Cole]], "[[Dope Boys]]" with [[Blink-182]] drummer [[Travis Barker]], "[[My Life (The Game song)|My Life]]" with rapper [[Lil Wayne]] and "[[Camera Phone (song)|Camera Phone]]" with R&B singer [[Ne-Yo]]. In the United States, the album has sold over 660,100 copies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/latest-headlines/2009/02/the-game-embarks-on-national-tour/ |title=The Game Embarks On National Tour |date=February 2, 2009 |publisher=XXL |access-date=August 6, 2011 |archive-date=April 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427013238/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/latest-headlines/2009/02/the-game-embarks-on-national-tour/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
It was confirmed in May 2009, that Game began working on a new album, titled ''[[The R.E.D. Album]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1611243/20090512/game__3_.jhtml|title=Game Collaborates With Rick Ross For 'Hip-Hop,' Not 50 Cent Disses|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|date=May 13, 2009|publisher=MTV|access-date=May 14, 2009|archive-date=May 16, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090516115817/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1611243/20090512/game__3_.jhtml|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1611413/20090514/game__3_.jhtml|title=The Game Says He's 'Rededicated To Hip-Hop' On The R.E.D. Album|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|date=May 14, 2009|publisher=MTV News|access-date=July 2, 2009|archive-date=July 20, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090720025606/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1611413/20090514/game__3_.jhtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> On June 26, 2009, Game released a song titled "[[Better on the Other Side]]" a [[Michael Jackson]] tribute, the day after Jackson's death. It features [[Sean Combs|Diddy]], [[Mario Winans]], [[Chris Brown (American entertainer)|Chris Brown]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]] & [[Boyz II Men]].<ref name="The Game (rapper)-LAX/The R.E.D. Album">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615171/20090701/game__3_.jhtml|title=Game On 50 Cent Beef: 'I Did A Lot Of Dumb Things'/Game Beef|publisher=MTV|date=July 2, 2009|access-date=July 3, 2009|archive-date=December 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101211204750/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615171/20090701/game__3_.jhtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> On October 3, 2009, [[Snoop Dogg]] posted a picture on his Twitter of himself, [[Dr. Dre]] and Game in the studio working together,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.twitter.com/SNooPdOGG |title=Snoop Dogg (SnoopDogg) op Twitter |agency=Twitter |access-date=August 6, 2011 |archive-date=August 4, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110804020851/https://twitter.com/SnoopDogg |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://twitpic.com/k21vb |title=What can be more gangsta than dis? We n the studio right now!... on Twitpic |publisher=Twitpic.com |date=October 3, 2009 |access-date=August 6, 2011 |archive-date=August 20, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110820060443/http://twitpic.com/k21vb |url-status=dead }}</ref> The picture was taken a day earlier and it marked the first time Game had worked with Dr. Dre for some years since the beef with former fellow [[G-Unit]] labelmate [[50 Cent]] caused him to release his two following albums on [[Geffen Records]]. Later in early January 2010 Game posted a twitpic of him wearing a lot of Aftermath chains with a caption saying "It's funny how things come Full Circle". Later he confirmed that he had returned to [[Aftermath Entertainment]].<ref name=gameofficiallyreturns>{{cite news |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10579/title.game-officially-returns-to-aftermath-records |title=Game officially returns to aftermath records |last=Paine |first=Jake |date=February 7, 2010 |publisher=HipHopDX |access-date=February 3, 2011 |archive-date=August 15, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815222638/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10579/title.game-officially-returns-to-aftermath-records |url-status=live }}</ref> He traveled to [[Pristina]], Kosovo for a concert, that according to him would be the greatest of his life. In an interview there, Game stated: "I love Albanians, If I could be reborn, I'd be reborn Albanian".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.lajmeonline.eu/reperi-i-njohur-amerikanthe-game-do-doja-te-isha-shqiptar-video//|title=Reperi i njohur amerikan, The Game : Do doja të isha shqiptar (VIDEO)|publisher=LajmeOnline.eu|access-date=July 18, 2017|archive-date=October 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006151244/http://m.lajmeonline.eu/reperi-i-njohur-amerikanthe-game-do-doja-te-isha-shqiptar-video/|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 3, 2011, [[Pitchfork Media]] announced that Game was working with [[Odd Future]] leader [[Tyler, The Creator]] on a track called "Martians vs. Goblins".<ref name="Pitchfork: Tyler the Creator Working With the Game">{{cite web |url=http://pitchfork.com/news/42715-tyler-the-creator-working-with-the-game/ |title=Tyler, the Creator Working With the Game |date=June 3, 2011 |publisher=Pitchfork |access-date=August 6, 2011 |archive-date=August 12, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812050059/http://www.pitchfork.com/news/42715-tyler-the-creator-working-with-the-game/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Finally released on August 23, 2011, ''The R.E.D. Album'' reached number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 98,000 units.<ref>{{cite magazine| url= http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/467655/games-red-bows-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-albums-chart| title= Game's 'R.E.D.' Bows at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart| last= Caulfield| first= Keith| date= August 31, 2011| magazine= Billboard| access-date= August 31, 2011| archive-date= March 4, 2016| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102259/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/467655/games-red-bows-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-albums-chart| url-status= live}}</ref>
===''Jesus Piece'' and ''OKE'' (2012–2013)===
{{Main|Jesus Piece (album)|Operation Kill Everything}}
Shortly after the release of the long-delayed eighth studio album, Game announced he had begun work on his ninth album. At the time titled ''Soundtrack to Chaos'', he said the album would not feature him "name-dropping" or feature any artists as guests for vocals.<ref name="hiphopdx1">{{cite web |last=Kuperstein |first=Slava |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.16852/title.game-reveals-next-album-title-confirms-no-features-name-drops |title=Game Reveals Next Album Title, Confirms No Features, Name-Drops |publisher=HipHopDX |date=September 14, 2011 |access-date=March 29, 2012 |archive-date=February 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224213105/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.16852/title.game-reveals-next-album-title-confirms-no-features-name-drops |url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2012, Game announced the album name had been changed to ''F.I.V.E.: Fear Is Victory's Evolution'' and that it could be his last album released under Interscope,<ref name="hiphopdx1" /> but on August 28 the rapper published a new title: ''[[Jesus Piece (album)|Jesus Piece]]''.
In an interview with [[MTV]] on November 8, Game revealed that as ''Jesus Piece'' is his last album before his deal with Interscope comes to a close, he has had talks with both [[Maybach Music Group]] and [[Cash Money Records]] for a possible new record deal. He also stated that he would consider releasing music independently.<ref>{{cite web|last=Horowitz|first=Steven J.|title=Game Says That Rick Ross Is Interesting In Signing Him To Maybach Music Group|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21817/title.game-says-that-rick-ross-is-interesting-in-signing-him-to-maybach-music-group|access-date=November 8, 2012|publisher=HipHopDX|date=November 8, 2012|archive-date=November 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110232435/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21817/title.game-says-that-rick-ross-is-interesting-in-signing-him-to-maybach-music-group|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:The Game Supafest (5605987500).jpg|thumb|left|The Game performing in 2011]]
The album was released on December 11, 2012, with features from [[Lil Wayne]], [[Big Sean]], [[J. Cole]], [[Jamie Foxx]], [[Wiz Khalifa]], [[Tyga]] and [[Chris Brown (American entertainer)|Chris Brown]] among others. In promotion for the album Game started a free weekly music giveaway titled "Sunday Service". All the tracks are leftovers from ''Jesus Piece''. Game also showed interest in making a future collaboration LP with Chris Brown.<ref>{{cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21990/title.game-talks-possible-collaborative-album-with-chris-brown |title=Game Talks Possible Collaborative Album With Chris Brown |publisher=HipHopDX |date=November 25, 2012 |access-date=December 10, 2012 |archive-date=December 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215064140/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21990/title.game-talks-possible-collaborative-album-with-chris-brown |url-status=live }}</ref> Game explained the concept of ''Jesus Piece'' does not have a spiritual theme, but it would have a "Gangster" theme of enjoying life while also having faith in God.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_eGpcSHCAo | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/X_eGpcSHCAo| archive-date=October 30, 2021|title=The Game Talks Jesus Piece Album, G-Unit Reunion And Why He Disses Jay-Z! |via=YouTube |date=September 5, 2012 |access-date=December 6, 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://hiphopwired.com/2012/09/15/the-game-says-new-jesus-piece-album-is-inspired-by-kanye-west-listen/ |title=The Game Says New Jesus Piece Album Is Inspired By Kanye West |publisher=Hip-Hop Wired |date=September 15, 2012 |access-date=December 6, 2012 |archive-date=September 23, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923130323/http://hiphopwired.com/2012/09/15/the-game-says-new-jesus-piece-album-is-inspired-by-kanye-west-listen/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Jesus Piece'' became Game's first album since the multi-platinum selling and critically acclaimed ''The Documentary'', to feature production from [[Dr. Dre]]. Game announced on social media that every Sunday leading up to the album that he would be dropping new music, which failed to make the album's final cut. Game compared the album's quality of production and high number of guests to his mentor [[Dr. Dre]]'s ''[[The Chronic 2001]]''.<ref>{{cite web | last = Vasquez | first = Andres | title = Game Clarifies Comparison Of "Jesus Piece" With Dr. Dre's "2001" | date = November 7, 2012 | url = http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21797/title.game-clarifies-comparison-of-jesus-piece-with-dr-dres-2001 | publisher = HipHopDX | access-date = November 8, 2012 | archive-date = November 8, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141108154312/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21797/title.game-clarifies-comparison-of-jesus-piece-with-dr-dres-2001 | url-status = live }}</ref> Upon release the album received generally positive reviews by [[music critic]]s. Most reviewers have praised the production and guests and the album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/jesus-piece/game |title=Jesus Piece Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=September 21, 2013 |archive-date=March 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316202916/http://www.metacritic.com/music/jesus-piece/game |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Jesus Piece'' debuted at number six on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 86,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1481312/bruno-mars-debuts-at-no-2-as-taylor-swifts-red-still-rules |title=Bruno Mars Debuts at No. 2 as Taylor Swift's 'Red' Still Rules |magazine=Billboard |date=December 19, 2012 |access-date=September 21, 2013 |archive-date=November 30, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151130100447/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1481312/bruno-mars-debuts-at-no-2-as-taylor-swifts-red-still-rules |url-status=live }}</ref> As of July 26, 2013, it has sold 281,000 copies according to [[Nielsen SoundScan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23270/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-3-17-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 3/17/2013|last=Paine|first=Jake|date=March 20, 2013|publisher=HipHopDX|access-date=March 20, 2013|archive-date=November 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108151233/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23270/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-3-17-2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
On November 30, 2012, Game announced that he and fellow rapper [[Stat Quo]] were starting a new record label titled Rolex Records. Both artists would use the label to release new music and sign other artists.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/473921/game-launching-rolex-records-were-gonna-do-it-big |title=Game Launching Rolex Records: 'We're Gonna Do It Big' – The Juice |magazine=Billboard |access-date=December 10, 2012 |archive-date=March 8, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308103439/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/473921/game-launching-rolex-records-were-gonna-do-it-big |url-status=live }}</ref> On October 1, 2013, Game announced he was officially leaving Interscope Records, and that he was now a free agent.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/game-confirms-leave-interscope/ |title=Game's Leaving Interscope |publisher=XXL |date=October 2, 2013 |access-date=October 9, 2013 |archive-date=October 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012021335/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/game-confirms-leave-interscope/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The following day he told [[Artistdirect]] that him signing to [[Cash Money Records]] was likely, and that a final announcement of a signing would probably come in January 2014. He also stated he had talked to Kendrick Lamar, [[Nipsey Hussle]], and Snoop Dogg about possibly doing collaboration albums in the future.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/exclusive-interview-the-game-and-courtney-lee-of-the-boston-celtics/10765033 |title=Exclusive Interview: The Game and Courtney Lee of The Boston Celtics @ARTISTdirect |work=ARTISTdirect |publisher=Artistdirect.com |access-date=October 9, 2013 |archive-date=October 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005070540/http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/exclusive-interview-the-game-and-courtney-lee-of-the-boston-celtics/10765033 |url-status=live }}</ref>
On October 8, the Game released his first project since leaving Interscope, a mixtape titled ''[[Operation Kill Everything]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/game-will-release-new-mixtape-tonight/ |title=Game Will Release New Mixtape Tonight – XXL |date=October 8, 2013 |publisher=XXL |access-date=October 9, 2013 |archive-date=October 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012043004/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/game-will-release-new-mixtape-tonight/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The mixtape featured guest appearances by [[Too Short]], [[Schoolboy Q]], Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, [[Problem (rapper)|Problem]], Nipsey Hussle, [[Juicy J]], [[Young Jeezy]], Stat Quo, and [[Ty$]] among others.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/game-oke-operation-kill-everything-mixtape |title=Game "OKE (Operation Kill Everything)" Mixtape |publisher=Complex |access-date=October 9, 2013 |archive-date=January 31, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131201509/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/game-oke-operation-kill-everything-mixtape |url-status=live }}</ref> The day after the mixtape's release, the Game spoke to ''XXL'' where he said, he had begun working on his ninth studio album, which will be executive produced by Cool & Dre. He mentioned he had also talked to [[Warner Bros. Records]] about a record deal, and was still possible that he would re-sign with Interscope.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/game-might-stay-at-interscope/ |title=Game Might Stay At Interscope – XXL |last=C.M. |first=Emmanuel |date=October 9, 2013 |publisher=XXL |access-date=October 9, 2013 |archive-date=October 9, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009190019/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/game-might-stay-at-interscope/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Then the following day, the Game released a deluxe edition of ''OKE'' to iTunes, featuring two bonus tracks, including "Hollywood" a song with Scarface.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ortiz |first=Edwin |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/game-back-to-dissing-50-cent-again |title=Game Disses 50 Cent on "Hollywood" |publisher=Complex |date=October 11, 2013 |access-date=October 13, 2013 |archive-date=October 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014004817/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/game-back-to-dissing-50-cent-again |url-status=live }}</ref>
===''The Documentary 2'', ''1992'' and feud with Meek Mill (2013–2018)===
On October 12, 2013, [[Birdman (rapper)|Birdman]] announced that he had signed the Game to Cash Money Records, which Game later seemingly confirmed that same day.<ref>{{cite web |author=C. Vernon Coleman |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/game-close-signing-cash-money-records/ |title=UPDATE: Game Confirms Signing To Cash Money Records – XXL |publisher=XXL |date=October 12, 2013 |access-date=October 13, 2013 |archive-date=October 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014155301/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/game-close-signing-cash-money-records/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On December 11, 2013, Game stated that he was not officially signed to [[Cash Money Records]] stating "It's just trying to figure out what's the best for Cash Money, what's the best for Game at this point in his career. That's pretty much family and that's where I'm at, at this point", he said. "Nothing's written in stone, but that's where I'm leaning."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/game-still-technically-isnt-signed-cash-money|title=The Game Still Technically Isn't Signed To Cash Money|work=Vibe|access-date=March 20, 2015|archive-date=November 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109011038/http://www.vibe.com/article/game-still-technically-isnt-signed-cash-money|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/article/oz6e63/game-clears-up-cash-money-deal|title=Game Clears Up Cash Money Deal|date=December 11, 2013|publisher=BET|access-date=March 20, 2015|archive-date=November 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109035935/http://www.bet.com/news/music/2013/12/11/game-clears-up-cash-money-deal.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
On June 16, 2014, the Game released the compilation album, ''[[Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf]]'''s first single "Bigger than Me".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/bigger-than-me-single/887564235|title=iTunes – Music – Bigger Than Me – Single by Game|date=June 16, 2014|via=iTunes|access-date=March 20, 2015|archive-date=August 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140829052536/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bigger-than-me-single/id887564235|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Listen to The Game Diss Rap's 'New Generation,' Frank Ocean on 'Bigger Than Me'|url=http://radio.com/2014/06/16/listen-the-game-diss-raps-new-generation-frank-ocean-bigger-than-me/|publisher=Radio.com|access-date=June 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140617031444/http://radio.com/2014/06/16/listen-the-game-diss-raps-new-generation-frank-ocean-bigger-than-me/|archive-date=June 17, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The song heavily samples rock group [[Poliça]]'s 2013 single "Warrior Lord". The following day, the Game announced that his sixth studio album, a sequel to his debut album ''The Documentary'', would be arriving in January 2015, with [[Dr. Dre]] returning as producer along with [[Just Blaze]] and [[Scott Storch]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Goddard |first=Kevin |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-game-announces-the-documentary-2-dropping-in-early-2015-news.10937.html |title=The Game Announces "The Documentary 2" Dropping In Early 2015 |publisher=HotNewHipHop |date=June 18, 2014 |access-date=June 18, 2014 |archive-date=June 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140620082936/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-game-announces-the-documentary-2-dropping-in-early-2015-news.10937.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He also expressed interest in getting Nicki Minaj featured on the album.<ref name="hiphopdx.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.29360/title.game-addresses-50-cent-g-unit-reunion-lil-durk-beef|title=Game Addresses 50 Cent, G-Unit Reunion & Lil Durk Beef|author=HipHopDX|date=June 20, 2014|publisher=HipHopDX|access-date=March 20, 2015|archive-date=September 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140902080252/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.29360/title.game-addresses-50-cent-g-unit-reunion-lil-durk-beef|url-status=live}}</ref> The second single from ''Year of the Wolf'', titled "[[Or Nah (The Game song)|Or Nah]]" was released on July 1, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/or-nah-feat-too-%24hort-problem/894155076|title=iTunes – Music – Or Nah (feat. Too $hort, Problem, AV & Eric Bellinger) – Single by Game|date=July 2014|via=iTunes|access-date=March 20, 2015|archive-date=October 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027034309/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/or-nah-feat.-too-$hort-problem/id894155076|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.29118/title.the-game-changes-album-name-to-year-of-the-wolf-from-blood-money-la-familia-|title=Game "Blood Moon: Year Of The Wolf" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Stream|date=October 14, 2014|website=HipHopDX|access-date=March 20, 2015|archive-date=July 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717043006/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.29118/title.the-game-changes-album-name-to-year-of-the-wolf-from-blood-money-la-familia-|url-status=live}}</ref>
On March 18, 2015, the Game announced that ''[[The Documentary 2]]'' would be released June 30, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revolt.tv/videos/1C9BC14B-9FB5-46B1-A756-6A3BBBA552DC|title=REVOLT – REVOLT – Game Reveals 'The Documentary 2' Release Date|publisher=REVOLT|access-date=March 20, 2015|archive-date=March 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321212353/http://revolt.tv/videos/1C9BC14B-9FB5-46B1-A756-6A3BBBA552DC|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was pushed back to August 7.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00Y0QOESO/kanycom-20|title=The Game – The Documentary 2|website=Amazon |access-date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=October 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006010053/https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00Y0QOESO/kanycom-20|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 23, Game released the first single, titled "[[100 (The Game song)|100]]" featuring [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]]. Target began displaying the original artwork for ''The Documentary 2'' July 13, 2015. However, the release date was pushed back again, to August 28, then eventually to October 9.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionably-early.com/2015/07/13/exclusive-the-game-documentary-2-artwork/|title=Exclusive: The Game – Documentary 2 (Artwork & Release Date)|date=July 13, 2015|publisher=Fashionably-Early|access-date=July 13, 2015|archive-date=July 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716234625/http://www.fashionably-early.com/2015/07/13/exclusive-the-game-documentary-2-artwork/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-documentary-2/1040340334|title=The Documentary 2|via=iTunes|access-date=October 4, 2015|archive-date=October 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009063827/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-documentary-2/id1040340334|url-status=live}}</ref>
A week later on October 16, Game released ''[[The Documentary 2.5]]'' the second half of ''The Documentary 2''.
The Game and [[Skrillex]] collaborated on a song named "[[El Chapo (song)|El Chapo]]", which was released on October 9, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2015/10/10/skrillex-collab-with-the-game-officially-sees-release/|title=Skrillex Collab With The Game Officially Sees Release|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=October 10, 2015|publisher=YourEDM|access-date=January 8, 2016|archive-date=January 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160104231112/http://www.youredm.com/2015/10/10/skrillex-collab-with-the-game-officially-sees-release/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On August 1, 2016, the Game ended his twelve-year feud with 50 Cent when the two were in the Ace of Diamonds Strip Club and he said "What happened, that shit was 12 years ago."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/08/50-cent-the-game-squash-beef-bond-at-strip-club |title=The Game ends 12 year beef with 50 Cent |last=Mench |first=Chris |date=August 1, 2016 |publisher=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |access-date=August 2, 2016 |archive-date=August 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803231525/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/08/50-cent-the-game-squash-beef-bond-at-strip-club |url-status=live }}</ref>
On September 16, 2016, the Game released "92 Bars", a five-minute freestyle, used to promote his upcoming seventh studio album, but was also rumored to have been a diss towards rapper [[Meek Mill]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphopwired.com/516314/game-releases-meek-mill-diss-92-bars-stream/|title=The Game Releases Meek Mill Diss "92 Bars" [STREAM]|first1=Maurice|last1=Garl|date=September 16, 2016|publisher=HipHopWired.com|access-date=July 18, 2017|archive-date=August 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811011829/http://hiphopwired.com/516314/game-releases-meek-mill-diss-92-bars-stream/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-game-92-bars-meek-mill-diss-new-song.1971315.html|title=The Game - 92 Bars (Meek Mill Diss) - Stream [New Song]|date=September 16, 2016|publisher=HotNewHipHop.com|access-date=July 18, 2017|archive-date=October 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006131440/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-game-92-bars-meek-mill-diss-new-song.1971315.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Previously, Mill and Game collaborated on 2015's "The Soundtrack".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-game-the-soundtrack-feat-meek-mill-new-song.1963424.html|title=The Game - The Soundtrack Feat. Meek Mill - Stream [New Song]|date=March 6, 2015|publisher=hotnewhiphop.com|access-date=July 18, 2017|archive-date=October 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006131444/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-game-the-soundtrack-feat-meek-mill-new-song.1963424.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Hours after the release of "92 Bars", Game admitted that the freestyle was specifically a diss towards Mill. The next day, the two rappers ended up in an [[Instagram]] exchange, with the Game cyber-flirting with Meek Mill's girlfriend, [[Nicki Minaj]], as well as accusing him of calling the police, informing the authorities about a robbery involving [[Sean Kingston]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.40440/title.meek-mill-the-game-wage-war-on-instagram|title=Meek Mill & The Game Wage War On Instagram|website=HipHopDX|date=September 16, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2017|archive-date=November 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114104406/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.40440/title.meek-mill-the-game-wage-war-on-instagram|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 18, Meek Mill released a diss track towards Game, a remix to [[Young M.A.]]'s "[[Ooouuu]]" with [[Omelly]] and [[Beanie Sigel]]. Two days later, the Game responded with "Pest Control", using the same beat and sending shots at Meek Mill, Omelly, Beanie Sigel and Sean Kingston.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.40586/title.video-surfaces-of-meek-mills-studio-session-with-beanie-sigel-omelly-for-ooouuu|title=Video Surfaces Of Meek Mill's Studio Session With Beanie Sigel & Omelly For "OOOUUU"|website=HipHopDX|date=September 26, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2017|archive-date=October 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028065740/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.40586/title.video-surfaces-of-meek-mills-studio-session-with-beanie-sigel-omelly-for-ooouuu|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/watch-the-games-scathing-meek-mill-diss-video-pest-control-w442190|title=Watch the Game's Scathing Meek Mill Diss Video 'Pest Control'|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=September 27, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2017|archive-date=November 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161111223242/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/watch-the-games-scathing-meek-mill-diss-video-pest-control-w442190|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2018 the two reconciled after Mill's incarceration and subsequent release from prison. On October 27, 2017, the Game released the single "Oh I" featuring [[Jeremih]], [[Young Thug]] and [[Sevyn Streeter]].
From his ''[[1992 (album)|1992]]'' album, he released "True Colors/It's On", "All Eyez", "What Your Life Like", and "Baby You" featuring [[Jason Derulo]].
===''Born 2 Rap'' (2019-21)===
In December 2016, the Game announced that he is working on his next and final album.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=December 21, 2016|title=The Game Announces Final Album "Westside Story"|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.41755/title.the-game-announces-final-album-westside-story|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213101652/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.41755/title.the-game-announces-final-album-westside-story|archive-date=February 13, 2020|access-date=November 30, 2019|website=HipHopDX}}</ref> On June 21, 2019, he released the first single of the album titled "West Side". On November 1, 2019, the Game released the second single, "Stainless", featuring [[Anderson .Paak]]. His ninth studio album ''[[Born 2 Rap]]'' was released on November 29, 2019, his fifiteth birthday.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/11/the-game-born-2-rap-stream|title=The Game Releases New Album 'Born 2 Rap'|website=Complex|access-date=November 30, 2019|archive-date=November 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191130133033/https://www.complex.com/music/2019/11/the-game-born-2-rap-stream|url-status=live}}</ref> It debuted at number nineteen on the ''Billboard'' 200.
===''Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind'' and feud with Eminem (2021–22)===
In November 2020, The Game returned with the Lil Wayne-assisted "A.I. with the Braids", his first single since ''Born 2 Rap''.<ref name="NewProject">{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2021/01/17/the-game-not-retiring-30-for-30-project|title=The Game Is Not Retiring, Readies New Project '30 for 30'|work=[[Rap-Up]]|date=February 17, 2021|access-date=February 6, 2021}}</ref> In January 2021, The Game's manager, [[Wack 100]], said to [[AllHipHop]] that although Game called ''Born 2 Rap'' his final album and showed interest in managing and signing artists during retirement, he is however is back in the studio working on a new project, tentatively titled ''30 for 30''. No further details have been announced.<ref name="NewProject" />
In January 2022, the Game's feud with 50 Cent reignited after the latter critiqued Game's ''Drink Champs'' interview with [[N.O.R.E.]], where he claimed that 50's former record sale competitor [[Kanye West]] did "more for me in two weeks than [Dr.] Dre did for me throughout my entire career".<ref>{{cite web |title=50 Cent Reacts to The Game Saying Kanye Has Done More for His Career Than Dr. Dre, Game Claps Back (UPDATE) |url=https://www.complex.com/music/50-cent-reacts-the-game-saying-kanye-has-done-more-for-career-than-dr-dre |access-date=April 9, 2022 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref> The Game responded, commenting that he enclosed the entirety of G-Unit as a group and [[G-Unit Clothing Company|clothing brand]] "in a casket", also expressing his likeliness in the [[Power (TV series)|''Power'']] television trilogy (which 50 Cent co-produces), but warning him to "leave [the past] alone or else... I'm outside #Numinati".<ref>{{cite web |last=II |first=C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman |title=The Game Calls Out 50 Cent After Fif Questions Game Saying Kanye West Has Done More for His Career Than Dr. Dre |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/the-game-50-cent-callout-kanye-west-career-dr-dre/ |access-date=April 9, 2022 |website=XXL Mag |date=March 6, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Then, two months later, in March, 50 Cent published a video via Instagram of Game being shunned by former Interscope Records CEO [[Jimmy Iovine]] at a basketball game, poking fun of it while also commenting "50 wrote ya hits". The Game once again flamed 50 after the claims were brought back up and also bragged to "get [50's] girlfriend out of my DM's".<ref>{{cite web |date=March 25, 2022 |title=50 Cent Comments On Jimmy Iovine Ignoring The Game; Game Responds "Your Rap Career Died" |url=https://hiphop-n-more.com/2022/03/50-cent-comments-on-jimmy-iovine-ignoring-the-game-game-responds-your-rap-career-died/ |access-date=April 9, 2022 |website=HipHop-N-More |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=50 Cent Revives Beef With The Game Following Jimmy Iovine Snub |url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-03-28-50-cent-revives-beef-with-the-game-following-jimmy-iovine-snub/ |access-date=April 9, 2022 |website=iHeart |language=en}}</ref> This was believed to have been a consequential result of Game claiming on ''Drink Champs'' to be "the best and a better rapper" than former Aftermath labelmate [[Eminem]], with whom 50 still remains close friends.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 5, 2022 |title=The Game says he's a better rapper than Eminem |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-game-says-hes-a-better-rapper-than-eminem-3176186 |access-date=April 9, 2022 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Game Speaks Further on Thinking He's a Better Rapper Than Eminem, Proposes Idea to Prove It |url=https://www.complex.com/music/the-game-speaks-further-better-rapper-than-eminem-idea-to-prove-it |access-date=April 9, 2022 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref> Additionally, Game's manager, Wack 100, has subliminally called out or questioned 50 Cent's credibility, over the rapper's surprise appearance at the [[Super Bowl LVI]] halftime show and ghostwriting allegations.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 4, 2022 |title=Sha Money XL Calls Cap After Wack 100 Claims Game Wrote 50 Cent's "What Up Gangsta" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/sha-money-xl-calls-cap-after-wack-100-claims-game-wrote-50-cents-what-up-gangsta-news.148599.html |access-date=April 9, 2022 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Brown |first=Preezy |date=March 4, 2022 |title=Wack 100 Claims The Game Wrote "What Up Gangsta" For 50 Cent |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/wack-100-the-game-what-up-gangsta-50-cent-1234650676/ |access-date=April 9, 2022 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wack 100 calls 50 Cent a rat on Clubhouse and claims Fat Joe is a bigger gangsta! {{!}} Ghostarchive |url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/X88wrdJW7O4 |access-date=April 9, 2022 |website=ghostarchive.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Yuriy Andriyashchuk |date=February 20, 2022 |title=The Game denies being angry about not performing at Super Bowl |url=https://www.hip-hopvibe.com/news/the-game-denies-that-he-spoke-about-frustration-of-not-being-selected-to-perform-at-the-super-bowl-salutes-all-artists-that-performed/ |access-date=April 9, 2022 |website=Hip Hop Vibe |language=en-US}}</ref>
On July 15, the Game announced his eleventh album, ''[[Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind]]'', revealing the cover art and the release date. The album was released on August 12, 2022. The album is executive produced by Hit-Boy, Kanye West, Wack 100 and others.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Game Reveals 'Drillmatic: HEart vs. Mind' Release Date & Cover Art|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.71752/title.the-game-drillmatic-cover-art-release-date |access-date=July 15, 2022 |website=HipHopDX|date=July 15, 2022 }}</ref> The album included guest appearances from [[Chloe Bailey]], [[Rick Ross]], [[ASAP Rocky]], former rival Meek Mill, [[YoungBoy Never Broke Again]], [[Big Sean]], [[YG (rapper)|YG]] and twenty-two others throughout its 30-track listing; it also includes the Kanye West duet, "[[Eazy (song)|Eazy]]", which samples the [[Eazy-E]] 1988 title track, "[[Eazy-Duz-It (song)|Eazy-Duz-It]]", as well as "[[The Black Slim Shady]]", which is a ten-minute diss towards Eminem.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=August 12, 2022 |title=The Game Goes Hard at Eminem on Vicious 10-Minute Diss Track 'The Black Slim Shady' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/the-game-diss-track-eminem-dr-dre-black-slim-shady-1235126000/ |access-date=September 1, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> YoungBoy Never Broke Again was originally featured on the album through a track titled "O.P.P.", but was later omitted from the track, due to a feature clearance issue regarding a $150,000 fee, according to Game's manager, Wack 100.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 21, 2022 |title=The Game Responds To NBA YoungBoy $150K Verse Controversy |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.72751/title.the-game-responds-to-nba-youngboy-150k-verse-controversy |access-date=October 1, 2023 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=NBA YoungBoy Verse Removed From The Game's 'Drillmatic' Due to Budget |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2022/08/19/nba-youngboy-removed-the-game-drillmatic/ |access-date=October 1, 2023 |website=Rap-Up |language=en-US}}</ref> Selling 25,000 equivalent units in the first week, it debuted at number twelve on the ''Billboard'' 200, becoming Game's lowest-selling album in his career.<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=HipHopNumbers |url=https://twitter.com/hiphopnumbers/status/1559668228304953344 |number=1559668228304953344 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |title=The Game - DRILLMATIC is not projected to chart in the Top 20... |language=en |url-status=live |archive-date=August 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816222801/https://twitter.com/hiphopnumbers/status/1559668228304953344}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2022 |title=The Game's 'Drillmatic' Album Sold 25k Copies Its Opening Week {{!}} Rap Aesthetics |work=Rap Aesthetics |url=https://rapaesthetics.com/the-game-drillmatic-first-week-sales/ |access-date=September 1, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Other ventures==
In 2000, the Game appeared on the dating television show ''[[Change of Heart (TV series)|Change of Heart]]'';<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OMhDYK7ajE |title=the game on change of heart |via=YouTube |date=August 23, 2008 |access-date=March 29, 2012 |archive-date=December 5, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205135035/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OMhDYK7ajE |url-status=live }}</ref> in the segment his partner criticized him for "acting macho when in reality is said to be sensitive." The episode came to an end where a mutual friend of the Game and his partner suggested in them staying together, the Game decided to stay together but was rebuffed by the offer when his partner agreed to a change of heart and the Game was subsequently dumped on TV.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/the-50-worst-hip-hop-fails/game-gets-dumped-on-change-of-heart |title=Game Gets Dumped On "Change Of Heart" – The 50 Worst Hip-Hop Fails Of All Time |publisher=Complex |access-date=March 29, 2012 |archive-date=April 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427212615/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/the-50-worst-hip-hop-fails/game-gets-dumped-on-change-of-heart |url-status=live }}</ref>
The Game also ventured into acting. In 2004, he had a minor role voicing the character "[[B-Dup]]" in the video game ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]''. He also voiced himself in the video game ''[[Def Jam: Icon]]''. In 2006, he made his film debut in ''[[Waist Deep]]'' as a character named "Big Meat".<ref>{{cite web |url= http://imdb.com/name/nm1667139/ |title= The Game |access-date= January 26, 2007 |publisher= [[IMDb]] |archive-date= February 10, 2007 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070210124852/http://imdb.com/name/nm1667139/ |url-status= live }}</ref>
The Game was chosen to play and bought a large amount of shares for the [[Inglewood Cobras]], established in 2005 and playing in the [[American Basketball Association (2000-present)|American Basketball Association]] basketball franchise team.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=5069 |title= The Game Joins Pro Basketball Team, Invests In Company |access-date=July 27, 2007 | first1=Eben | last1= Gregory | first2= Nolan | last2 = Strong |date=November 16, 2006 |publisher=AllHipHop |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060420051901/http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=5069 |archive-date = April 20, 2006}}</ref> The team folded after playing fewer than five games in the ABA in the league's 2005–2006 season. The team was coached by former [[NBA]] player [[Sean Higgins (basketball)|Sean Higgins]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3259569|title=Higgins Coaches From The Bench And On The Floor|date=January 17, 2006|access-date=December 4, 2013|archive-date=December 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224101152/http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3259569|url-status=live}}</ref>
The Game has also partnered with [[310 Motoring]] to create his own shoe, The Hurricanes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boucher |first=Geoff |date=September 15, 2005 |title='Hurricane' Sneakers Give Rap Star a PR Quandary |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-sep-15-fi-game15-story.html |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> A portion of the proceeds of the shoe were donated to the victims of [[Hurricane Katrina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopgalaxy.com/The-Game-shoes-Line-Hurricane-Game-hip-hop-2647.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103110302/http://www.hiphopgalaxy.com/The-Game-shoes-Line-Hurricane-Game-hip-hop-2647.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 3, 2013 |title=The Game shoes Line Hurricane Game |publisher=Hip Hop Galaxy |date=September 14, 2005 |access-date=August 6, 2011 }}</ref> 310 Motoring ceased operations in 2008, thus ending production of the Hurricane shoe brand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aberson |first=Fawn |date=December 6, 2019 |title=310 Motoring is more than a name. |url=https://www.flossinmedia.com/blackbeat/310-motoring-is-more-than-a-name |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=Flossin Media |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Collector |first=Sole |title=The 10 Worst Partnerships Between Rappers and Sneaker Companies |url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/a/sole-collector/the-10-worst-partnerships-between-rappers-and-sneaker-companies |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref>
In 2012–2013, he promoted his ''60 Days of Fitness'' challenge, a rigorous fitness and nutrition regime with his brother and trainer Byrd.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/game-completes-his-60-days-fitness-challenge-video|author=Charley Rogulewski|title=Game Completes His 60 Days of Fitness Challenge|date=February 2, 2013|access-date=December 4, 2013|archive-date=November 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111090645/http://www.vibe.com/article/game-completes-his-60-days-fitness-challenge-video|url-status=live}}</ref>
The Game has, on several occasions, honored the memory of those who died during the [[Armenian genocide]] and has expressed his sympathy towards the events.<ref>{{cite news|title=Our wounds are still open: American rapper|url=http://www.slaq.am/eng/news/129573/|agency=Slaq|date=April 25, 2013|access-date=April 23, 2016|archive-date=April 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423221215/http://www.slaq.am/eng/news/129573/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Game is also an avid supporter of [[Black Lives Matter]].
===Record labels===
'''[[The Black Wall Street Records]]''' was an American independent record label founded in 2002, by the Game. The name "The Black Wall Street" is adopted from what was the racially segregated Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma. During the oil boom of the 1920s, Greenwood was home to several successful and prominent African-American entrepreneurs.
Before The Documentary, Game dropped a series of mixtapes on his own label, The Black Wall Street. After leaving G-Unit Records, Game hoped to push The Black Wall Street to the mainstream to compete with his former label and labelmates. Though the label didn't released an official retail album, it did released several mixtapes including the "Black Wall Street Journal" and "BWS Radio" series. Former artists who have been on the label include: [[Vita (rapper)|Vita]], [[Ya Boy]], and [[Charli Baltimore]].
'''Blood Money Entertainment''' was an American independent [[record label]]. In December 2012, the Game founded a new record label, Rolex Records, alongside fellow rapper [[Stat Quo]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/12/game-stat-quo-launching-new-record-label/ |title=Game, Stat Quo Launching New Record Label |publisher=XXL |date=December 2, 2012 |access-date=October 9, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004230643/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/12/game-stat-quo-launching-new-record-label/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Following its founding, he bought his entire team at the record label [[Rolex watch]]es. After a six-month legal battle with [[Rolex]], he changed the name and logo of the record label to The Firm,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/07/game-loses-legal-battle-over-rolex-records-name-renames-label/ |title=Game Loses Legal Battle Over 'Rolex Records' Name, Renames Label |publisher=XXL |date=July 27, 2013 |access-date=October 9, 2013 |archive-date=October 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005015235/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/07/game-loses-legal-battle-over-rolex-records-name-renames-label/ |url-status=live }}</ref> which then became Blood Money Entertainment.<ref name="hiphopdx.com" /> The label has signed West Coast rappers [[Skeme]], King Marie, Pharaoh Jackson and Dubb.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/07/game-g-unit-reunion/|title=Game Signs Skeme And Dubb To Blood Money Entertainment|author=peterw|date=July 15, 2014|publisher=XXL Mag|access-date=July 15, 2014|archive-date=October 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015010615/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/07/game-g-unit-reunion/|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''Prolific Records''' was an American independent record label founded by the Game in the autumn of 2019. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Priscilla Rainey was granted ownership of the Game's [[vanity label]], as well as royalties from his tenth studio album, ''[[Born 2 Rap]]'' (2019). This means Rainey now has full control over any salary the Game was receiving through his imprint.<ref>{{cite web |author=Joshua Espinoza |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/04/the-game-royalties-record-label-seized-seven-million-accuser |title=The Game's 'Born to Rap' Royalties and Record Label Seized by Judge |publisher=Complex |date= |accessdate=August 5, 2022}}</ref>
'''100 Entertainment''' is an American independent record label founded in 2021 by the Game and his manager, Wack 100.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crates |first=Jake |date=January 16, 2021 |title=AllHipHop EXCLUSIVE: Wack 100 Says Game Isn't Retiring; He's Dropping 30 New Songs |url=https://allhiphop.com/news/allhiphop-exclusive-wack-100-says-game-isnt-retiring-hes-dropping-30-new-songs/ |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=AllHipHop |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Taylor is the father of three sons and one daughter.
Taylor became a father for the first time in 2003 with the birth of his eldest child, Harlem Caron Taylor, just before the launch of his debut album, ''[[The Documentary]]''. He later welcomed his son, King Justice, and daughter, Cali Dream, in 2007 and 2010, respectively. His fourth child, Blaze Taylor, arrived in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pinkus |first=Odeya |date=2024-12-07 |title=Evelyn Lozada's Daughter Shaniece Welcomes Baby With The Game |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/evelyn-lozadas-daughter-shaniece-welcomes-baby-with-the-game/ |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=Us Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref>
Taylor announced that he was engaged to actress and model Valeisha Butterfield, the daughter of U.S. Congressman [[G. K. Butterfield]]. The couple were set to marry in March 2007, but the engagement was called off in June 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hillnews.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/UndertheDome/062706.html |title=Butterfield's engagement to The Game is short lived |access-date=January 26, 2007 |first=Jeff |last=Dufour |date=January 6, 2007 |work=The Hill |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070121053043/http://www.hillnews.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/UndertheDome/062706.html |archive-date=January 21, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
After the couple broke off their engagement, Taylor became involved in a relationship with Tiffney Cambridge, a sixth-grade teacher. [[VH1]] broadcast two seasons of ''Marrying the Game'', a reality television series about the Game and Cambridge, as they prepared to walk down the aisle. The relationship was "love at first sight" when Cambridge met Jayceon. Despite reservations regarding Taylor's career, the relationship lasted eight years, but no marriage plans materialized despite the series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/marrying_the_game/series.jhtml |title=VH1: ''Marrying The Game'' page |access-date=December 4, 2013 |archive-date=January 22, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122070008/http://www.vh1.com/shows/marrying_the_game/series.jhtml |url-status=dead }}</ref> Cambridge accused Taylor of physical abuse throughout the relationship, which he denied.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Game Blames Himself for the Demise of His Relationship |url=https://people.com/celebrity/the-game-blames-himself-for-the-demise-of-his-relationship/ |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>
Taylor announced during the episode of the "Tacos & Shawarma" podcast that aired on Sunday, August 4, 2024, that he and Shaniece Hairston, the daughter of TV personality and model [[Evelyn Lozada]], are expecting their first child.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sainez |first=Brianna |date=2024-08-05 |title=Rapper The Game Confirms He's Expecting Baby No. 4 |url=https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/rapper-the-game-confirms-hes-expecting-baby-no-4/ |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=In Touch Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref> On Friday, December 6, 2024, Taylor shared a photo of his child on Instagram, disclosing that the child's name is Blaze Taylor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Game Shares First Photo of New Baby Boy and Reveals His Name |url=https://people.com/rapper-the-game-shares-photo-new-baby-boy-reveals-his-name-8757932 |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=People.com |language=en}}</ref>
==Legal issues==
===2005===
====Assault lawsuit====
Game, [[Snoop Dogg]], and [[Tha Dogg Pound]], were [[civil lawsuit|sued]] for assaulting a fan on stage at a May 2005 concert at the [[White River Amphitheatre]] in [[Auburn, Washington]]. The accuser, Richard Monroe Jr., claimed he was beaten by the artists' entourage while mounting the stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idiomag.com/peek/78299/snoop_dogg|title=Snoop Dogg appears in court|access-date=April 26, 2009|date=April 26, 2009|publisher=[[idiomag]]|archive-date=July 28, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728160248/http://www.idiomag.com/peek/78299/snoop_dogg|url-status=live}}</ref> He alleged that he reacted to an "open invite" to come on stage. Before he could, Snoop's bodyguards grabbed him and he was beaten unconscious by crew members, including the rapper and producer [[Soopafly]]; Snoop and Game were included in the suit for not intervening. The lawsuit focuses on a pecuniary claim of $22 million in punitive and [[compensatory damages]], [[battery (tort)|battery]], [[negligence]], and [[intentional infliction of emotional distress]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://xxlmag.com/online/?p=1172 |title=XXL Magazine Snoop Dogg, Dogg Pound and The Game Sued for Concert Assault |publisher=XXL |access-date=August 6, 2011 |archive-date=October 4, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091004030924/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=1172 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The concerned parties appeared in court in April 2009.{{Update inline|date=July 2017}}
====Criminal disorderly conduct====
On October 28, 2005, Game was charged with [[disorderly conduct]] and resisting arrest in [[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]], [[North Carolina]]. At one point, police said his companions were [[pepper spray]]ed when they surrounded officers in a threatening manner.<ref name=NorthCarolinaIncident>{{cite web |url= http://ca.askmen.com/gossip/the-game/the-game-halloween-arrest.html |title= The Game's Halloween arrest |access-date= January 26, 2007 |date= October 31, 2005 |publisher= AskMen |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071001004520/http://ca.askmen.com/gossip/the-game/the-game-halloween-arrest.html |archive-date= October 1, 2007 |df= mdy-all }}</ref> Mall security officers said the rapper was wearing a full-face [[Halloween]] mask, filming shoppers, cursed loudly, and refused to leave when asked. Game continued to act up and was arrested, a police statement said. Game claimed that officers overreacted and that he did nothing wrong when he was pepper-sprayed by the mall security.<ref name="NorthCarolinaIncident" /> The five officers involved in the incident ended up suing Game for [[defamation]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/45660 |title=N.C. police officers suing rapper The Game |access-date=January 26, 2007 |date=November 3, 2005 |publisher=Political Gateway |agency=United Press International |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061201080654/http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/45660 |archive-date=December 1, 2006 }}</ref> The officers were awarded $5 million in compensatory damages, which was upheld on appeal by the [[North Carolina Court of Appeals]] in February 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news-record.com/content/2012/02/21/article/court_upholds_5_million_in_damages_in_officers_suit_against_rapper |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120903170232/http://www.news-record.com/content/2012/02/21/article/court_upholds_5_million_in_damages_in_officers_suit_against_rapper |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 3, 2012 |title=Court upholds $5 million in damages in officers' suit against rapper |date=February 21, 2012 |work=News & Record |access-date=February 21, 2012 }}</ref>
===2007: Criminal assault and weapon possession charges===
On May 11, 2007, Game was arrested at his home, reportedly in connection with an incident at a basketball game in [[South Los Angeles]] in February 2007. He is alleged to have threatened a person with a gun. The arrest took place after his home was searched for three hours. Game was released early the next day after posting $50,000 bail.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1559453/20070512/game_the.jhtml?rsspartner=rssFeedBurner |title= Game Arrested On Threat Charge |access-date= May 16, 2007 |date= May 12, 2007 |publisher= MTV News |archive-date= September 30, 2007 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070930230310/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1559453/20070512/game_the.jhtml?rsspartner=rssFeedBurner |url-status= dead }}</ref> On January 9, 2008, a Los Angeles judge scheduled February 4 as the beginning date for Game's trial on assault and weapons charges.<ref>Black widow (January 9, 2008). [http://www.sixshot.com/news/9654/ Trial Date Set for The Game's Assault and Weapons Charge]. SixShot. Accessed January 10, 2008. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430165641/http://www.sixshot.com/news/9654/ |date=April 30, 2008 }}</ref> After pleading [[Nolo contendere|no contest]] to a [[felony]] weapons charge on February 11, Game was sentenced to 60 days in jail, 150 hours of community service, and three years of [[probation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=19356 |title=The Game Pleads No Contest to Weapons Charge, Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail |publisher=XXL |date=February 12, 2008 |access-date=March 1, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090313075707/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=19356 |archive-date=March 13, 2009 }}</ref>
===2011===
====Banishment from Canada====
In 2011, Game was refused entry to Canada for alleged gang ties in Los Angeles; concert organisers said he was associated with the [[Bloods (gang)|Bloods]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.news.yahoo.com/1/20110423/ten-the-game-denied-entry-into-canada-ov-c60bd6d.html |access-date=April 23, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110428204201/http://uk.news.yahoo.com/1/20110423/ten-the-game-denied-entry-into-canada-ov-c60bd6d.html |title=The Game denied entry into Canada over 'gang ties'|archive-date=April 28, 2011 }}</ref>
====Obstruction of justice via social media====
On August 12, 2011, the Game decided to tweet his search for a supposed internship opening. In the message sent to his over 580,000 followers, he posted the number to call as the emergency line for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. The Game's fans jammed the line for hours. Initially, the Game denied any wrongdoing, saying the tweet was "a mistake". The Game then posted a message saying the sheriff's department can "track a tweet down but you can't solve murders!" A criminal investigation was launched stating that the Game could be charged for obstruction of justice. Despite all of this, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department issued this statement: "Based upon our investigation, as well as consultation with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, the LASD considers the criminal investigation into this matter closed. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will not be seeking criminal charges." The Game issued an apology on CNN saying, "My sincerest apologies to the Sheriff's Department, it was a joke gone wrong."
===2012: 40 Glocc assault and lawsuit===
On July 8, 2012, [[40 Glocc]] got into an altercation with the Game. In a video clip, allegedly shot by the Game via Game's iPhone during the fight, 40 Glocc is seen running into a bush after being beaten up by the fellow West Coast rapper.<ref>{{cite web |last=Langhorne |first=Cyrus |url=http://www.sohh.com/2012/07/40_glocc_accuses_game_of_altering_fight.html |title=40 Glocc Accuses Game Of Altering Fight Video, "All That Footage Is Edited" [Audio |publisher=Sohh |date=July 11, 2012 |access-date=November 8, 2012 |archive-date=November 16, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121116144112/http://www.sohh.com/2012/07/40_glocc_accuses_game_of_altering_fight.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Jacobs |first=Allen |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20352/title.game-entourage-reportedly-fight-40-glocc-in-los-angeles-film-released |title=Game & Entourage Reportedly Fight 40 Glocc In Los Angeles, Film Released |publisher=HipHopDX |date=July 8, 2012 |access-date=April 5, 2013 |archive-date=January 16, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116070753/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20352/title.game-entourage-reportedly-fight-40-glocc-in-los-angeles-film-released |url-status=live }}</ref> Game defended what he did by saying he was retaliating for Glocc going up to rappers [[Lil Wayne]] and [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]] in the past with large entourages.<ref name="www.hiphopdx.com">{{cite web | last = Burgess | first = Omar | title = Game Confirms Fighting With 40 Glocc And "Jesus Piece" Artwork | date = October 30, 2012 | url = http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21700/title.game-confirms-fighting-with-40-glocc-and-jesus-piece-artwork | publisher = HipHopDX | access-date = October 31, 2012 | archive-date = November 2, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121102052907/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21700/title.game-confirms-fighting-with-40-glocc-and-jesus-piece-artwork | url-status = live }}</ref> In October 2012, 40 Glocc filed a lawsuit for $4.54 million for [[assault]] and [[battery (crime)|battery]], as well as damaging his reputation. This included $500,000 in pain and suffering; $500,000 in emotional distress; $750,000 in lost earnings; $2 million for punitive damages; $25,000 in medical expenses; and various other reasons. Since then, Glocc has gone on a smear campaign against the Game, releasing his diss "The Full Edit" in December 2012. Game has similarly addressed the situation in several interviews, claiming that filing a lawsuit of this nature "disintegrates your street cred".<ref>{{cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23154/title.40-glocc-suing-game-for-4-5-million-over-assault |title=40 Glocc Suing Game For $4.5 Million Over Assault |publisher=HipHop DX |date=March 11, 2013 |access-date=April 5, 2013 |archive-date=March 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314021040/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23154/title.40-glocc-suing-game-for-4-5-million-over-assault |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2012, 40 Glocc assaulted Game's manager Dontay "Taydoe" Kidd in Las Vegas, Nevada.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ryon |first=Sean |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22397/title.40-glocc-reportedly-assaults-games-manager |title=40 Glocc Reportedly Assaults Game's Manager |publisher=HipHopDX |date=January 1, 2013 |access-date=April 5, 2013 |archive-date=May 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527232127/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22397/title.40-glocc-reportedly-assaults-games-manager |url-status=live }}</ref> Glocc won the lawsuit and was awarded $3,000.
===2014: Standoff with Los Angeles police officers===
On April 30, 2014, Game and [[Atlanta]] rapper [[T.I.]] were involved in a verbally confrontational standoff with officers of the [[Los Angeles Police Department]]. According to [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']], it was believed to have been disconcerted as a response to officers misconducting a group of bystanders afar from a nightclub the two artists were attending. In a video leaked by [[TMZ]], T.I. and Game were forced out of the club which they nicknamed the "Supercut Club" (or "Supperclub") by LAPD officials, due to an investigation of a drug and gambling ring. The club's security guards were also present at the scene and refused the rappers' re-entries into the property to avoid more legal troubles. T.I. and Game were forced to stand back with the former yelling "Y'all got a lot of people beat up. We got good lawyers." One of the bystanders was forced to lay down with his hands over his head without warning and security kicked him repeatedly to try to get him back up in opposition. Another guard yelled, "He goes to jail tonight!". T.I. and Game were rumored to have been arrested for simple assault on a police officer and disturbing the peace, but were later released and with charges being dropped, but this was later denied by LAPD team members.<ref>{{Cite magazine |author=Billboard Staff |date=April 30, 2014 |title=T.I. and The Game in Heated Standoff With Police Outside L.A. Club: Watch |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ti-game-police-standoff-video-supperclub-6070347/ |access-date=October 1, 2023 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=May 1, 2014 |title=T.I., Game Face Off Against LAPD After Fight |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/t-i-game-face-off-against-lapd-after-fight-245178/ |access-date=October 1, 2023 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Berry |first=Peter A. BerryPeter A. |date=April 30, 2018 |title=Today in Hip-Hop: T.I. and The Game Confront the LAPD - XXL |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/today-in-hip-hop-t-i-the-game-confront-the-lapd/ |access-date=October 1, 2023 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=khari |date=April 30, 2014 |title=T.I. & Game Involved In Intense Standoff With L.A.P.D. - The Source |url=https://thesource.com/2014/04/30/t-i-game-involved-in-intense-standoff-with-l-a-p-d/,%20https://thesource.com/2014/04/30/t-i-game-involved-in-intense-standoff-with-l-a-p-d/ |access-date=October 1, 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref>
===2015-23: Priscilla Rainey sexual assault lawsuit and liability===
In 2015, Priscilla Rainey filed a lawsuit seeking out $10,000,000 for sexual assault.<ref name="PRLS">{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Victoria |date=April 4, 2016 |title=The Game Ordered To Face Woman In Court For $10 Million Lawsuit |url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.34967/title.the-game-sued-for-10-million-by-reality-show-contestant |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121235153/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.34967/title.the-game-sued-for-10-million-by-reality-show-contestant |archive-date=November 21, 2016}}</ref> Rainey claimed she had agreed to go on a date with the Game, believing it would be on camera; however, when she met the rapper at a Chicago restaurant, there was allegedly no production crew. The lawsuit further alleged the Game showed up to the date "highly intoxicated on alcohol and drugs (which was typical), and sexually assaulted the plaintiff [Rainey] on several occasions that night. This included him forcefully reaching his hand inside her dress to rub her bare vagina and buttocks".<ref name="Complex Seize" /> In 2016, a judge ruled that the Game was liable for sexually assaulting Priscilla Rainey, then a contestant on ''[[She's Got Game|She Got Game]]'', a [[VH1]] reality show starring the Game.<ref>{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Trevor |date=November 19, 2016 |title=The Game held liable for sexual assault of "She Got Game" contestant Priscilla Rainey |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jury-reportedly-finds-the-game-liable-in-sexual-assault-lawsuit-news.25586.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120084245/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jury-reportedly-finds-the-game-liable-in-sexual-assault-lawsuit-news.25586.html |archive-date=November 20, 2016 |access-date=November 19, 2016 |publisher=Hotnewhiphop}}</ref>
In 2019, an appellate court affirmed the entire $7.1 million judgment.<ref>Rainey v. Taylor, Nos. 16-4153 & 18-2990 (7th Cir. October 17, 2019), http://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/rssExec.pl?Submit=Display&Path=Y2019/D10-17/C:18-2990:J:Sykes:aut:T:fnOp:N:2415468:S:0 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213101653/http://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/rssExec.pl?Submit=Display&Path=Y2019%2FD10-17%2FC%3A18-2990%3AJ%3ASykes%3Aaut%3AT%3AfnOp%3AN%3A2415468%3AS%3A0 |date=February 13, 2020 }}</ref> However, according to Rainey, the rapper failed to pay her any money in the years since she received the judgement. Rainey subsequently filed a [[motion (legal)|motion]], requesting the seizure of the Game's income, and in April 2020, she was granted ownership of the Game's independent record label Prolific Records, as well as [[royalty payment|royalties]] from his 2019 album, ''[[Born 2 Rap]]''. This resulted in Rainey gaining full control over any salary the Game would receive through his imprint label, which was launched in late 2019.<ref name="Complex Seize">{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2020/04/the-game-royalties-record-label-seized-seven-million-accuser|title=The Game's 'Born to Rap' Royalties and Record Label Seized to Pay $7 Million to Accuser|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua|date=April 19, 2020|access-date=April 22, 2020|archive-date=April 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200423054219/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/04/the-game-royalties-record-label-seized-seven-million-accuser|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2019, the Game had addressed his legal battle with Rainey during an appearance on ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]''{{'}}s ''Everyday Struggle'', calling Rainey a liar, and insisted he was never going to pay her.<ref name="Complex Seize" />
Rainey files a lawsuit claiming the Game transferred many of his assets to shell companies, such as transferring assets, including his home, to his manager [[Wack 100|Wack100]] in the form of a shell company. She claimed this was done to avoid payments. This was denied by the Game. The Game and Wack100 claimed the house was transferred to satisfy a debt. She claimed she was only able to get $500,000 of the $7,130,100.00 judgement rewarded. On December 30, 2023, Rainey won the lawsuit; allowing her to be able to put a lien against the house to satisfy the $7 million judgment, or even move to have it sold off to pay down what is owed by the Game.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2023 |title=The Game's Sexual Assault Accuser Wins Case Over Rapper's Use Of 'Shell Company' |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/the-game-sexual-assault-accuser-shell-company-win |access-date=December 30, 2023 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Naumann |first=Ryan |date=November 30, 2023 |title=The Game's Sexual Assault Accuser Collects $500k From Rapper as She Fights Him Over Alleged 'Shell Companies' |url=https://radaronline.com/p/the-game-rapper-assault-accuser-collects-500000-owed-millions-shell-companies-lawsuit-7-million-judgment/ |access-date=December 30, 2023 |website=RadarOnline |language=en-US}}</ref>
===2017: Misdemeanor battery of an off-duty police officer===
In 2017, Game pleaded no contest to assaulting an off-duty police officer on March 29, 2015, during a basketball game at a Hollywood high school. Game, then 37, entered a no contest plea to one misdemeanor count each of criminal threats and battery, and also pleaded no contest to one felony count of grand theft, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. He was immediately sentenced to three years of formal probation, 120 hours of community service and 26 anger management counseling sessions, and a 6-month suspended sentence.
Game and an off-duty Los Angeles police officer were on opposing teams in a basketball game when the defendant intentionally fouled, then sucker-punched the victim who had just stolen the ball from the defendant and scored a basket. Game threatened to kill the victim once the defendant was ejected as a result of the punch, and on April 11, 2015, Game grabbed and threatened a man filming him being served with legal papers outside of his house and kept the victim's camera, according to the prosecutor.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/02/06/rapper-the-game-sentenced-for-punching-los-angeles-policeman/97574120/ |title=Rapper The Game sentenced for punching policeman |date=February 9, 2017 |newspaper=USA Today |access-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-date=February 9, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209014837/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/02/06/rapper-the-game-sentenced-for-punching-los-angeles-policeman/97574120/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://da.lacounty.gov/media/news/rapper-game-pleads-assaulting-duty-officer-during-basketball-game |title=News Releases & Advisories | Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office |access-date=September 12, 2018 |archive-date=September 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913004024/http://da.lacounty.gov/media/news/rapper-game-pleads-assaulting-duty-officer-during-basketball-game |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Discography==
'''Studio albums'''
* ''[[The Documentary]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Doctor's Advocate]]'' (2006)
* ''[[LAX (album)|LAX]]'' (2008)
* ''[[The R.E.D. Album]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Jesus Piece (album)|Jesus Piece]]'' (2012)
* ''[[The Documentary 2]]'' (2015)
* ''[[The Documentary 2.5]]'' (2015)
* ''[[1992 (album)|1992]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Born 2 Rap]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind]]'' (2022)
==Filmography==
===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Waist Deep]]''
| Big Meat
|
|-
| 2007
| ''Tournament of Dreams''
| Troy
|
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2008
| ''[[Street Kings]]''
| Grill
|
|-
| ''The Adventures of tha Blue Carpet Treatment''
| Himself (voice)
|
|-
| ''Belly 2: Millionaire Boyz Club''
| G
|
|-
| 2012
| ''House Arrest''
| DeAndre
|
|-
| 2025
| {{pending film|[[All-Star Weekend (film)|All-Star Weekend]]}}
| Tanner
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.joblo.com/jamie-foxx-leaks-all-star-weekend-trailer/ |title=Jamie Foxx leaks the trailer to his "unreleasable" film All-Star Weekend |website=[[JoBlo]] |last=Tangonan |first=EJ |date=August 13, 2024 |access-date=November 19, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/jamie-foxx-lebron-james-steph-curry-rivalry-directorial-debut-1130991 |title=Jamie Foxx on Directorial Debut, LeBron-Curry Rivalry |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Valence Media]] |first=Max |last=Geschwind |date=August 6, 2018 |access-date=November 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806191339/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/jamie-foxx-lebron-james-steph-curry-rivalry-directorial-debut-1130991 |archive-date=August 6, 2018}}</ref>
|-
|}
===
{| class="wikitable
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2000
| ''[[Change of Heart (TV series)|Change of Heart]]''
|
| Episode: "Change of Heart"
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2005
| ''[[Punk'd]]''
| Himself
| Episode: "Episode #5.1"
|-
| ''[[
| Himself
| Episode: "Nile Is Made Into a Rapper"
|-
| 2006
| ''[[In the Mix (TV series)|In the Mix]]''
| Himself
| Episode: "Word Cup, And-1, ASCAP and Superman Returns..."
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2010
| ''[[Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business]]''
| Himself
| Episode: "House of Blues"
|-
| ''[[The Greatest (VH1 TV series)|The Greatest]]''
| Himself
| Episode: "100 Greatest Artists of All Time"
|-
| ''[[Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory]]''
| Himself
| Episode: "Jingle Z"
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2011
| ''The DUB Magazine Project''
| Himself/Host
| Main Host
|-
| ''[[America's Next Top Model]]''
| Himself/Guest Judge
| Episode: "Game"
|-
| 2012–14
| ''[[Marrying the Game]]''
| Himself
| Main Cast
|-
| 2015
| ''[[She's Got Game]]''
| Himself
| Main Cast
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2016
| ''[[Hell's Kitchen (U.S. TV series)|Hell's Kitchen]]''
| Himself
| Episode: "17 Chefs Complete"
|-
| ''Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight''
| Himself
| Episode: "Los Angeles"
|-
| ''[[Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood]]''
| Himself
| Episode: "Matrimony"
|}
===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2004
| ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]''
| Mark "B-Dup" Wayne
| Voice role
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Def Jam: Icon]]''
| Himself
| Voice role and likeness
|-
| 2021
| ''[[NBA 2K22]]''
| Himself
| Voice role and likeness
|}
===Documentaries===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2005
| ''[[Beef III]]''
|
| Supporting role
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2006
| ''[[Stop Snitchin, Stop Lyin|Stop Snitchin', Stop Lyin']]''
|
| Main role
|-
| ''Death Before Dishonor''
| Himself
| Supporting role
|-
| ''Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip Hop Cop''
| Himself
| Supporting role
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2007
| ''Life After the Math''
| Himself
| Main role
|-
| ''Beef IV''
| Himself
| Supporting role
|-
| ''Rap Sheet: Hip Hop and the Cops''
| Himself<ref name="rapsheet">{{Cite AV media |date=2007| title=Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops|type=documentary | people=[[Don Sikorski]] (director)}}</ref>
| Supporting role
|-
| 2008
| ''Bridging the Gap''
| Himself
| Supporting role
|}
==Awards and nominations==
{{awards table}}
|-
|rowspan="7"|2005
|rowspan="4"|The Game
|[[BET Awards]] – [[BET Award for Best New Artist|Best New Artist]]<ref name="BET Awards 2005">{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/od/awards/a/bet2005_2.htm|title=BET Awards Nominees 2005|year=2005|publisher=About.com|access-date=July 2, 2009|archive-date=November 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151107054343/http://top40.about.com/od/awards/a/bet2005_2.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Billboard Music Awards]] – Rap Artist of the Year<ref name="2005 Billboard Awards">{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/od/awards/a/billboardma2005_2.htm|title=2005 Billboard Music Awards Nominees|year=2005|publisher=About.com|access-date=July 2, 2009|archive-date=November 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151107054344/http://top40.about.com/od/awards/a/billboardma2005_2.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|{{nom}}
|-
|Billboard Music Awards – New Artist of the Year<ref name="2005 Billboard Awards" />
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[MTV Video Music Award]] – [[MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist|Best New Artist in a Video]] – "[[Dreams (The Game song)|Dreams]]"<ref name="2005 MTV VMA" />
|{{nom}}
|-
|"[[How We Do (song)|How We Do]]" <small> (feat. [[50 Cent]])</small>
|Billboard Music Awards – Rap Song of the Year<ref name="2005 Billboard Awards" />
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="4"|"[[Hate It or Love It]]" <small> (feat. [[50 Cent]])</small>
|BET Awards – [[BET Award for Best Collaboration|Best Collaboration]]<ref name="BET Awards 2005" />
|{{nom}}
|-
|MTV Video Music Award – [[MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video|Best Rap Video]]<ref name="2005 MTV VMA">{{cite web|title=2005 MTV VMA nominees |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/v/news_feature_vma_noms05/vma05list_flat.jhtml |publisher=MTV |access-date=July 2, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926191951/http://www.mtv.com/bands/v/news_feature_vma_noms05/vma05list_flat.jhtml |archive-date=September 26, 2015 }}</ref>
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2006
|[[Grammy Awards]] – [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Song|Best Rap Song]]<ref name="Grammy 2006" />
|{{nom}}
|-
|Grammy Awards – [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group|Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group]]<ref name="Grammy 2006" />
|{{nom}}
|-
|2007
|''[[Doctor's Advocate]]''
|[[Ozone Magazine|Ozone Awards]] – Best West Coast Rap Album<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.5576/title.2007-ozone-award-winners|title=2007 Ozone Awards Winners|last=Hale|first=Andreas|date=August 14, 2007|publisher=HipHopDX|access-date=March 25, 2011|archive-date=November 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105234927/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.5576/title.2007-ozone-award-winners|url-status=live}}</ref>
|{{won}}
|-
|2008
|The Game
|Ozone Awards – Best West Coast Rap Artist<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7501/title.2008-ozone-awards-winners-and-recap|title=2008 Ozone Awards Winners And Recap|last=Hale|first=Andreas|date=August 13, 2008|publisher=HipHopDX|access-date=July 2, 2009|archive-date=September 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910223527/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7501/title.2008-ozone-awards-winners-and-recap|url-status=live}}</ref>
|{{won}}
|}
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