The Game rose to fame with his debut album "The Documentary," which peaked on the Billboard 200 and received double platinum certification.
Born in Compton, California, The Game grew up in a neighborhood controlled by the Crips and later became affiliated with the Bloods.
While recovering from gunshot wounds, The Game developed a strategy to become a rapper by studying classic hip-hop albums.
Biography
Early Life
Jayceon Terrell Taylor, better known as The Game, was born on November 29, 1979, in Compton, California. Growing up in a neighborhood dominated by the Crips street gang, he faced a tumultuous childhood, marked by a dysfunctional family environment. His parents, George Taylor and Lynette Baker, were both involved in gang life, and Taylor himself became affiliated with the Cedar Block Piru Bloods through his older brother. After spending six years in foster care, he attended Compton High School and later several community colleges, but his life took a turn towards crime and gang activities in the early 2000s.
Career
The Game's music career began while he was recovering from gunshot wounds in late 2001. Inspired to become a rapper, he immersed himself in classic hip-hop albums and eventually released his debut album, "Untold Story," independently in 2004. His big break came when he was discovered by Dr. Dre, leading to his signing with Aftermath Entertainment. The Game's major-label debut, "The Documentary," released in 2005, was a commercial success, peaking on the Billboard 200 and earning double platinum certification. He followed this with several successful albums, including "Doctor's Advocate" and "The R.E.D. Album," solidifying his place in the West Coast hip-hop scene.
Personal Life
The Game is a father to four children, including his eldest son, Harlem Caron Taylor, born in 2003. He has had high-profile relationships, including an engagement to actress Valeisha Butterfield and a long-term relationship with Tiffney Cambridge, which was documented in the reality series "Marrying the Game." Despite the ups and downs in his personal life, he continues to be a prominent figure in the music industry, recently announcing the birth of his fourth child in 2024. His journey reflects both the struggles and triumphs of a man who has navigated the complexities of fame, family, and personal growth.
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Discography
The Documentary III2026
- 1.Geezus4:37
- 2.Love It or Hate It3:24
- 3.Steppers3:27
- 4.The Life2:38
- 5.Scary Times2:40
- 6.20 Deep2:33
- 7.No Brakes2:19
- 8.Sticks3:39
- 9.Geekin2:35
- 10.40 Nights4:21
- 11.Do You Love Me4:47
- 12.Run It Up4:59
- 13.Party at Game's4:45
- 14.BABY2:30
- 15.In the Way3:50
- 16.The Part3:59
- 17.HELLA3:18
- 18.Nothing 2 Hide4:09
- 19.LA Monster2:14
- 20.Meet the Parents3:48
- 21.The Pen3:55
- 22.The Cookout3:45
- 23.I Won't Be Afraid4:44
- 24.Game Recognize Game4:52
Gangsta Grillz: E.M.N.T - The Credits2025
- 1.Whatever3:04
- 2.Real Ni99as2:42
- 3.Second Hand Smoke3:16
- 4.Art Basel3:15
- 5.Steffon Digg Her Out2:54
- 6.Favorite3:12
- 7.Tricks2:44
- 8.Brick by Brick4:19
- 9.You's a Virgin3:17
- 10.Something in the Water3:35
- 11.Dead Hermes3:33
- 12.It Feels Like Heaven
- 13.Silver Lining2:30
- 14.Cavier X Cartier2:22
- 15.Can I3:00
- 16.Chrome Hearts5:22
- 17.Amerikkka's Nightmare4:05
- 18.Clown Emojis2:31
- 19.Good Enough3:23
- 20.Quarter Zips X Matcha2:51
- 21.Rotation3:09
- 22.The Coast Guard3:42
- 23.Head of State3:34
- 24.The Assassination of Candace Owens2:34
- 25.Left Out2:40
- 26.Blood Tears3:02
- 27.So Contagious3:59
- 28.Just Like Me2:33
- 29.Scheme2:55
Paisley Dreams2024
- 1.Backfade2:29
- 2.Paisley Dreams2:51
- 3.P Fiction3:25
- 4.Bang Freestyle4:16
- 5.Cutthroat3:03
- 6.The Game Won’t Stop3:12
- 7.Crisis2:47
- 8.Happy Ru Year3:33
- 9.Body for Body3:39
Time2024
- 1.Mind Body and Soul4:00
- 2.Flex2:04
- 3.Empire State Flow3:03
- 4.Stunna?2:40
- 5.Kirk Cousins2:38
- 6.I Feel Like A Dope Boy2:41
- 7.Plug3:04
- 8.Rent Due2:22
- 9.Trap Boy Dreams2:33
- 10.Bend A Corner2:37
- 11.Mickey Ears2:31
- 12.Control3:17
DRILLMATIC Heart vs. Mind2022
- 1.One Time2:27
- 2.Eazy3:53
- 3.Burnin’ Checks4:50
- 4.Voodoo3:27
- 5.Home Invasion3:29
- 6.O.P.P.3:23
- 7.Outside3:07
- 8.La La Land4:01
- 9.Change the Game2:36
- 10.How Far I Came3:23
- 11.Heart Vs. Mind4:27
- 12.No Smoke at the Polo Lounge3:49
- 13.No Man Falls4:09
- 14.Chrome Slugs & Harmony4:36
- 15.Start From Scratch II2:58
- 16.What We Not Gon’ Do4:05
- 17.Fortunate3:55
- 18.Rubi’s Rose4:52
- 19.DRAKE With the BRAIDS (interlude)1:24
- 20.Nikki Beach3:35
- 21.Talk to Me Nice3:45
- 22.Money Cash Clothes4:52
- 23.K.I.L.L.A.S.3:56
- 24.The Black Slim Shady10:25
- 25.Stupid2:39
- 26..38 Special2:17
- 27.Twisted3:26
- 28.Save the Best for Last3:50
- 29.A Father’s Prayer3:00
- 30.Universal Love4:28
Born 2 Rap2019
- 1.Intro: Sea of Sin1:43
- 2.No Smoke3:19
- 3.Five Hundred Dollar Candles4:47
- 4.The Light3:19
- 5.Carmen Electra4:16
- 6.Dead Homies2:53
- 7.Gold Daytonas2:37
- 8.Westside2:50
- 9.40 Ounce Love2:57
- 10.Gucci Flip Flops3:43
- 11.Born 2 Rap3:50
- 12.Welcome Home4:33
- 13.Interlude: Help Me2:18
- 14.I Didn’t Wanna Write This Song4:21
- 15.The Code5:49
- 16.Stay Down3:36
- 17.Hug the Block4:57
- 18.Ask for Me2:38
- 19.Stainless3:59
- 20.Gangstas Make the Girls Go Wild2:48
- 21.Blood Thicker Than Water3:46
- 22.Rewind Ii2:24
- 23.One Life5:14
- 24.Cross on Jesus Back3:28
- 25.Roadside3:54
19922016
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The Documentary 22015
- 1.Intro0:59
- 2.On Me4:46
- 3.Step Up2:48
- 4.Don’t Trip5:00
- 5.Standing on Ferraris4:12
- 6.Dollar and a Dream5:53
- 7.Made in America3:14
- 8.Hashtag3:00
- 9.Circles4:12
- 10.Uncle (skit)2:04
- 11.Dedicated5:46
- 12.Bitch You Ain’t Shit3:06
- 13.Summertime3:44
- 14.Mula3:55
- 15.The Documentary 24:39
- 16.New York, New York2:21
- 17.1005:34
- 18.Just Another Day3:51
- 19.La5:28
The Documentary 2.52015
- 1.New York (skit)2:34
- 2.Magnus Carlsen5:29
- 3.Crenshaw / 80s and Cocaine4:35
- 4.Gang Bang Anyway5:05
- 5.The Ghetto6:01
- 6.From Adam3:45
- 7.Gang Related4:09
- 8.Last Time You Seen3:50
- 9.Intoxicated3:04
- 10.Quiks Groove5:41
- 11.Outside4:00
- 12.Up on the Wall5:05
- 13.Sex (skit)2:51
- 14.My Flag / Da Homies6:37
- 15.Moment of Violence3:22
- 16.Like Father Like Son 24:44
- 17.Life2:58
Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf2014
- 1.Bigger Than Me5:30
- 2.F.U.N.3:05
- 3.Really5:27
- 4.Fuck Yo Feelings3:36
- 5.On One3:14
- 6.Married to the Game4:40
- 7.The Purge5:14
- 8.Trouble on My Mind2:58
- 9.Cellphone3:59
- 10.Best Head Ever3:39
- 11.Or Nah4:14
- 12.Take That3:04
- 13.Food for My Stomach4:16
- 14.Hit Em Hard4:41
- 15.Black on Black5:11
- 16.Bloody Moon3:08
Superman2013
- 1.Black Jesus4:52
- 2.You Are the Blood3:34
- 3.NY Shining1:58
- 4.Cold Blood2:40
- 5.Thats the Way It Goes4:46
- 6.Burn (remix)4:27
- 7.I Don’t Like (Freestyle)5:29
- 8.Pop That (Freestyle)2:50
- 9.Folded Hands3:29
- 10.Stadium Music4:54
- 11.Amen (Freestyle)6:47
- 12.Street Riders4:37
Jesus Piece2012
- 1.Scared Now4:59
- 2.Ali Bomaye6:13
- 3.Jesus Piece3:54
- 4.Pray4:58
- 5.Church6:07
- 6.All That (Lady)3:35
- 7.Heaven's Arms4:06
- 8.Name Me King4:02
- 9.See No Evil4:44
- 10.Can't Get Right4:58
- 11.Hallelujah4:34
- 12.Freedom5:47
- 13.Celebration4:49
- 14.I Remember4:42
- 15.Blood Diamonds4:17
- 16.Dead People4:19
Red L.A. Times2011
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The R.E.D. Album2011
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N.W.A.2010
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QB 2 Compton Ringtones2010
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LAX2008
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The Street King2008
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The West Coast Blokk Monster2008
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Doctor’s Advocate2006
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G.A.M.E.2006
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The Documentary2005
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West Coast Resurrection2005
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Untold Story, Volume 22005
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Untold Story2004
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Also known as: Game, J. Taylor, Jayceon Taylor, Jayceon Terrell Taylor
Jayceon Terrell Taylor, better known by his stage name the Game or simply Game, is an American rapper and actor. Born in Compton, California, he initially released a series of mixtapes under the wing of fellow West Coast rapper JT the Bigga Figga. After releasing his debut album Untold Story independently in 2004, he was discovered by record producer Dr. Dre and signed to his Aftermath Records label imprint. The Game rose to prominence following the release of his major-label debut album The Documentary (2005), which peaked the Billboard 200 along with its sequel, Doctor's Advocate (2006). The former album received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and two Grammy Award nominations—Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for its single, "Hate It or Love It".
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