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Revision as of 05:25, 26 January 2005 by 152.163.100.9 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Jayson Taylor, also known as The Game (or Game), is a rap artist signed to Aftermath and G-Unit Records. He the fifth member of G-Unit, a rap group headed by 50 Cent.
The Game is from the home of gangsta rapCompton, a neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles, California notorious for more than three decades for its crime and gang violence. A member of the Bloods, Taylor was shot in 2001, possibly by a member of the Crips. While recuperating from his injuries, Taylor set three goals: to rap, to become active in real estate, and to go back to school. He tried rapping and it paid off: rapper Dr. Dre found him in Compton and signed him to Aftermath records. The Game is also currently featured on various mixtapes released from DJ Kay Slay, DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Clue, and other rap DJ's.
In late 2004, The Game released his debut single, "How We Do", featuring 50 Cent. As of January 2005, "How We Do" had hit #9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Game's debut album, "The Documentary," is set for an official release on 18 January 2005.
The Game is also founder of The Black Wall Street Records which includes former Murder, Inc rapper Vita.