Jayceon Terrell Taylor, better known by his stage name The Game, is an influential and successful rapper and actor from Compton, California.
He rose to fame in the early 2000s with his debut album, The Documentary, which featured collaborations with Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Eminem.
He is also known for his involvement in the West Coast hip-hop scene and his feuds with other rappers.
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- Full name: Jayceon Terrell Taylor
- Nickname: Game
- Date of Birth: November 29, 1979
- Age: 45
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Compton, California, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Rapper, actor
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
- Parents: George and Lynette Taylor
- Siblings: George Taylor II (half-brother), Jevon Taylor (brother), Shelani Taylor (sister), Dafas 100 (half-brother)
- Spouse: No
- Children: Harlem Karen Taylor, Kim Justice Taylor, California Dreaming Taylor
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $25 million
Early life and education
Game, 45, was born on Nov. 29, 1979, in Compton, California, to George Taylor and Lynette Taylor, both members of the Crips street gang.
He had a turbulent childhood that saw violence, drug abuse and poverty grow, and when he was seven, his father was accused of molesting his sister and he was sent to foster care.
At the age of 15, he reunited with his mother, but soon dropped out of school. Through his brother Jervin, he joined the Cedar Street Piru Bloods, a rival gang of the Crips, and participated in various criminal activities such as drug trafficking, car theft, and bank robbery.
In 2001, he was shot five times during a home invasion and was in a coma for several days. While recovering in the hospital, he began to pursue a rap career and began studying the work of influential rappers such as Tupac, Biggie and Nas.
Personal life
Game has had several short-lived relationships. In 2005, he became engaged to actress and model Valeisha Butterfield, daughter of US Congressman GK Butterfield, but the couple split in 2006. In 2007, he dated singer and actress Mya for several months.
He was also engaged to Tiffney Cambridge, a teacher and the mother of his two youngest children, from 2011 to 2014.
They starred in a reality show called “Marrying The Game,” which documented their relationship and wedding plans.
However, they ended their engagement after “The Game” was accused of assaulting Cambridge during a domestic dispute.
He also had a brief romance with model and socialite Kim Kardashian in 2006 and claims to have slept with her sisters Khloe and Kourtney.
He has three children: Harlem Caron Taylor, born in 2003; King Justice Taylor, born in 2007; and California Dream Taylor, born in 2010.
Profession
The Game began his rap career in 2002 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre, who signed him to Aftermath Records and mentored him.
He also joined the rap group G-Unit, led by 50 Cent, and collaborated with them on several songs and mixtapes.
In 2005, he released his debut album, Documentary, which was a huge success, selling over 5 million copies worldwide.
The album included hit singles such as “Hate It or Love It”, “How We Do” and “Dreams”, and was widely praised for its production, lyrics and storytelling style.
The album also established The Game as a prominent figure in West Coast hip-hop and revived the popularity of gangsta rap, but he soon fell out with 50 Cent and G-Unit, leaving the group in 2005.
He subsequently engaged in a public and heated feud with them, including diss songs, interviews, and confrontations. He has also had various feuds with other rappers, such as Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and Kendrick Lamar.
The Game continued his solo career and released nine studio albums, four of which peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
His most notable albums include Doctor’s Advocate (2006), LAX (2008), The RED Album (2011) and Jesus Piece (2012).
He also released several mixtapes such as You Know What It Is Vol. 1-4, The Black Wall Street Journal Vol. 1, and Purp & Patron.
He has worked with many artists, including Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
He also co-founded his own record label, The Black Wall Street Records, with his half-brother George Taylor, aka Big Fase 100. He is widely regarded as one of the best and most influential rappers of his generation, with sales of over 25 million records worldwide.
Game also ventured into acting, appearing in several films and television shows such as Waist Deep (2006), Street Kings (2008), Belly 2 (2008), House Arrest (2012), and Marrying The Game (2012-2014).
He also voiced the character of B-Dup in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004). He is currently working on his eleventh and final studio album, Born 2 Rap, which is expected to be released in 2024.
Awards
The Game has won several awards and nominations for its music and performances, such as:
- BET Awards: Best New Artist (2005), Best Collaboration (for “Hate It or Love It” with 50 Cent, 2005), Best Male Hip-Hop Artist (2005, 2007).
- Billboard Music Awards: Rap Artist of the Year (2005), Rap Album of the Year (‘The Documentary’, 2005), Rap Single of the Year (‘Hate It or Love It’ with 50 Cent, 2005).
- Grammy Awards: Best Rap Song (“Hate It or Love It” with 50 Cent, 2006), Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (“Hate It or Love It” with 50 Cent, 2006), Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (“My Life” with Lil Wayne, 2009).
- MTV Video Music Awards: Best Rap Video (“Dreams,” 2005), Best Male Video (“My Life” featuring Lil Wayne, 2009).
- Ozone Awards: Best West Coast Rap Artist (2007, 2008), Best Rap Album (Doctor’s Advocate, 2007), Best Rap/R&B Collaboration (Wouldn’t Get Far with Kanye West, 2007).
- Vibe Awards: Best Video (“Dreams,” 2005), Hottest Hook (“Hate It or Love It,” featuring 50 Cent, 2005), Best Rap Vocal Performance (2005).
dispute
Throughout his career, the game has been the subject of several controversies, such as:
- In 2007, he was arrested for gun possession and sentenced to 60 days in jail, 150 hours of community service and three years of probation.
- In 2011, he was sued for defamation by five police officers after he accused them of brutality and racism in a song titled “911 Is a Joke.”
- In 2015, he was sued for sexual assault by Priscilla Rainey, a contestant on the reality show “She’s Got Game,” and in 2016, he was ordered to pay her $7.1 million in damages.
- In 2017, VH1’s parent company, Viacom, sued him for $8.5 million after he refused to pay a judgment to Rainey, claiming Viacom was responsible for inviting her to its show.
- Feuding with other rappers like Meek Mill, 6ix9ine, and Tekashi69 over various issues like snitching, trolling, and disrespect.
Social Media
- Instagram: @losangelesconfidential
- Twitter: @thegame
- YouTube: Gaming
Filmography
- Waist-deep
- Street King
- Abdomen 2
- House arrest
Discography
- How we do it
- Hate it or leave it
- Pop their little things
- Ali Bomeyer
- Collapse
- my life
- Stunt 101
- 100
- Full Eye
net worth
The Game’s net worth is estimated to be $25 million. His income comes from music sales, touring, endorsements, and acting. He also owns several properties, cars, and jewelry.
