The Game (rapper)
American rapper and actor from California
Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979), better known by his stage name The Game (or simply Game), is an American rapper. He became famous in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, and his two Grammy nominations. Since then, he is considered to be a driving force in bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene into the mainstream and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts.
The Game | |
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 At a photo shoot in Wall Street, New York, 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jayceon Terrell Taylor |
| Also known as | The Game |
| Born | November 29, 1979 Los Angeles, California |
| Origin | Compton, California |
| Genres | Hip hop, gangsta rap |
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| Years active | 2002 – present |
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| Website | www.ThisIzGame.com |
CareerEdit
The Game released his first mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 1 in 2002. Dr Dre. listened to the mixtape and signed The Game to his Aftermath Entertainment label in 2003. A song Game made with 9 other rappers called "Don't Shoot" was released on August 27 2014.