The Game
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The Game also known as the King of the West. He released his multi selling album The Documentary which sold more than two million copies worldwide.
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About
Rapper The Game (Jayceon Taylor) was born in Compton, California on Novermber 29, 1979. Both his parents were members of the Crip. At a young age he could see his parents preparing before doing drive-bys. During his childhood he was already exposed to guns and drugs. At the very young age of 6 years old, Game witnessed his very first murder in his neighborhood for clothing and shoes. The following year he entered in a foster care. Although he was always teased by other children, Game would still help his foster brothers and sisters in their homeworks. He met his idol, Eazy-E, in 1989. That acquaintance made Game work hard. When he went back home to his mother Game attended Compton High School and landed a spot on the basketball team. His talents in basketball got him a scholarship. Game attended Washington State University but later on his scholarship was removed. He and his brother, Big Fase, entered in the drug trade business. They were shot in their apartment and Game was in a coma for two days. Music helped him get through his recovery. When he was out of the hospital he made mixtapes. It landed in the hands of P. Diddy and Dr. Dre who offered him a deal in 2002. Dr. Dre taught him what runs in the studio. He chose the name The Game, the nickname his grandmother gave him.
The Game appeared in videos like “Wanna Get To Know You” and “In Da Club”. In 2003, Game’s son, Harlem Caron Taylor, was born. The single “How We Do” featuring 50 Cent was a huge hit. In 2005, Games long awaited albu, The Documentary, was issued. It sold over 586,000 copies in its first week of release. He went on an extensive tour with Snoop Dogg. During the tour, Snoop’s entourage and Game beat up a man and the video spread all over the net. His diamond earrings were ripped from off from his ear and his wallet was stolen. Currently, Game is in the studio for his follow-up issue.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Award | Top R&b/Hip-hop Artist |
| 2005 | Justo Mixtape Award | Best West Coast Mixtape Artist |
| 2005 | World Music Award | World's Best Selling New Male Artist |
| 2005 | Vibe Award | Hottest Hook for "Hate It or Love It" |
| 2005 | Billboard Music Award | Nominated for New Artist of the Year |
| 2005 | Billboard Music Award | Nominated for Rap Artist of the Year |
| 2005 | Billboard Music Award | Nominated for Rap Song of the Year for "How We Do" |
| 2005 | Radio Music Award | Nominated for Artist of the Year/Urban and Rhythmic Radio |
| 2005 | Radio Music Award | Nominated for Song of the Year/Urban and Rhythmic Radio for "How We Do"
shared with 50 Cent |
| 2005 | Vibe Award | Nominated for Album of the Year for "The Documentary" |
| 2005 | Vibe Award | Nominated for Best Rapper |
| 2005 | Mobo Award | Nominated for Best Hip Hop Act |
| 2005 | MuchMusic Video Award | Nominated for Favourite International Artist for "How We Do" |
| 2005 | BET Award | Nominated for Best New Artist |
| 2005 | BET Award | Nominated for Best Collaboration for "Hate It or Love It"
shared with 50 Cent |
| 2005 | Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Award | Nominated for R&B/Hip-hop Artist |
| 2005 | Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Award | Nominated for Top Rap Albums for "The Documentary" |
| 2005 | MTV Video Music Award | Nominated for Best Rap Video for "Hate It or Love It"
shared with 50 Cent |
| 2005 | MTV Video Music Award | Nominated for Best New Artist in a Video for "Dreams" |
| 2005 | World Music Award | Nominated for World's Best Selling Rap/Hip-hop Artist |
| 2005 | MuchMusic Video Award | Nominated for Best International Video - Artist for "Hate It Or Love It" |
| 2006 | International Dance Music Award | Nominated for Best Rap/Hip Hop Dance Track for "How We Do" |
| 2006 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best Rap Song for "Hate It or Love It"
shared with 50 Cent; A. Lyon; M. Valenzano |
| 2006 | ECHO Award | Nominated for International Hip-Hop/R&B Artist for "The Documentary" |
| 2006 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Hate It or Love It" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Documentary | Certified 2x Platinum in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Westside Story | 55 | 93 | The Documentary | |
| 2005 | Dreams | 12 | 5 | 32 | The Documentary |
| 2005 | Hate It Or Love It | 1 | 1 | 2 | The Documentary |
| 2005 | How We Do | 2 | 2 | 4 | The Documentary |
| 2005 | Put You On The Game | 96 | The Documentary | ||
| 2006 | It's Okay (One Blood) | 33 | 16 | 71 | Doctor's Advocate |
| 2006 | Let's Ride | 55 | 14 | 46 | Doctor's Advocate |
| 2006 | Wouldn't Get Far | 51 | 26 | 64 | Doctor's Advocate |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Westside Story | Aftermath | The Documentary |
| 2005 | Dreams | Aftermath | The Documentary |
| 2005 | Hate It Or Love It | Universal International | The Documentary |
| 2005 | How We Do | Universal International | The Documentary |
| 2005 | Put You On The Game | Aftermath | The Documentary |
| 2006 | It's Okay (One Blood) | Geffen | Doctor's Advocate |
| 2006 | Let's Ride | Geffen | Doctor's Advocate |
| 2006 | Wouldn't Get Far | Aftermath | Doctor's Advocate |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- He has a joint venture with 310 Motoring to create his own footwear line named The Hurricanes.
- He is a good friend of Nas, Snoop Dogg, and NBA player Baron Davis, with whom he played basketball at high school.
- He got pranked by Ashton Kutcher in MTV Punk'd aired in June 2005.
- He has several tattoos on his body that include a logo of his record company.
- He usually wears black clothing and a black bandana representing The Blackwallstreet
Reviews
The Game has great rhythm and beats. His lyrics are intense. When he performs his energy is strong. Mimi 08:00, 30 April 2008 (PST)
External Links
Categories: Artist | Rap | Hip-Hop
