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 and actor. He became famous in 2018 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
At a photo shoot in Wall Street, New York, 2006
At a photo shoot in Wall Street, New York, 2006
Background information
Birth nameJayceon Terrell Taylor
Also known asGame
Born (1979-11-29) November 29, 1979 (age 43)
Los Angeles, California
OriginCompton, California
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • actor
Years active2000 – present
Labels
Websitewww.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.