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|Row 3 info = Compton, California, United States |
|Row 3 info = Compton, California, United States |
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|Row 4 info = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] |
|Row 4 info = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] |
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|Row 5 info = Rapper, actor |
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|Row 6 info = 2002-present |
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|Row 7 info = Blood Money, [[Aftermath Entertainment|Aftermath]], DGC, Geffen, [[G-Unit Records|G-Unit]], Interscope |
|Row 7 info = Blood Money, [[Aftermath Entertainment|Aftermath]], DGC, Geffen, [[G-Unit Records|G-Unit]], Interscope |
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|Row 8 info = [[50 Cent]], [[Dr. Dre]], [[Fabolous]], [[G-Unit]], [[Kanye West]], [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Nas]], [[Snoop Dogg]]}} |
|Row 8 info = [[50 Cent]], [[Dr. Dre]], [[Fabolous]], [[G-Unit]], [[Kanye West]], [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Nas]], [[Snoop Dogg]]}} |
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| − | '''Jayceon Terrell Taylor''' (born 29 November 1979), better known by his stage name '''The Game''', is an American rapper and actor. The Game is best known as a rapper in the [[West Coast hip hop]] scene, and for being one of [[Dr. Dre]]'s most notable protégés. Born in Los Angeles, California, he released his debut mixtape, '' |
+ | '''Jayceon Terrell Taylor''' (born 29 November 1979), better known by his stage name '''The Game''', is an American rapper and actor. The Game is best known as a rapper in the [[West Coast hip hop]] scene, and for being one of [[Dr. Dre]]'s most notable protégés. Born in Los Angeles, California, he released his debut mixtape, ''You Know What It Is, Vol. 1'', in 2002, and landed a record deal with the independent label [[Get Low Recordz]], owned by [[JT the Bigga Figga]]. Although [[Sean Combs]] was on the verge of signing him to his label [[Bad Boy Records]], The Game was eventually signed to the [[Aftermath Entertainment]] label in 2003 after [[Dr. Dre]] heard his mixtape. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album ''[[The Documentary]]'', which was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in that same year and has since sold over five million copies worldwide. |
| − | A rising artist in the 2000s, The Game is considered to be a driving force in bringing |
+ | A rising artist in the 2000s, The Game is considered to be a driving force in bringing the West Coast hip hop scene back into the mainstream. The Game was made a part of [[G-Unit]] by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, but, due to disputes with [[50 Cent]], he left the group soon afterwards. He left Aftermath and signed with Geffen Records, and released his second album, ''[[Doctor's Advocate]]'', on the label in 2006. The album went straight to No. 1 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart. The Game was nominated for two nominations, including Grammy Award for Best Rap Song and Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for the smash single "[[Hate It or Love It]]" with [[50 Cent]]. |
His next album ''[[LAX]]'' was released in 2008. With his fourth studio album ''[[The R.E.D. Album]]'', The Game again debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200. In addition to music, The Game has starred in motion pictures and founded [[The Black Wall Street Records]]. In September 2011, he began work on his fifth studio album, ''[[Jesus Piece]]'', which was released in 2012 and his final album released by Interscope. After releasing the mixtape ''[[OKE]]'' in 2013, [[Birdman]] announced The Game had signed to [[Cash Money Records]], but the deal has not been finalised yet. |
His next album ''[[LAX]]'' was released in 2008. With his fourth studio album ''[[The R.E.D. Album]]'', The Game again debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200. In addition to music, The Game has starred in motion pictures and founded [[The Black Wall Street Records]]. In September 2011, he began work on his fifth studio album, ''[[Jesus Piece]]'', which was released in 2012 and his final album released by Interscope. After releasing the mixtape ''[[OKE]]'' in 2013, [[Birdman]] announced The Game had signed to [[Cash Money Records]], but the deal has not been finalised yet. |
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*2012: ''[[Jesus Piece]]'' |
*2012: ''[[Jesus Piece]]'' |
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*2014: ''[[Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf]]'' |
*2014: ''[[Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf]]'' |
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| − | *2015: ''The Documentary 2'' |
+ | *2015: ''[[The Documentary 2]]'' |
[[Category:1979 births]] |
[[Category:1979 births]] |
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[[Category:African-American rappers]] |
[[Category:African-American rappers]] |
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Revision as of 01:24, 24 December 2015
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Birth name |
Jayceon Terrell Taylor |
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Born |
29 November 1979 (age 36) |
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Origin |
Compton, California, United States |
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Genre |
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Occupation(s) |
Rapper, actor |
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Years active |
2002-present |
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Associated acts |
50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Fabolous, G-Unit, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Nas, Snoop Dogg |
Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born 29 November 1979), better known by his stage name The Game, is an American rapper and actor. The Game is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Born in Los Angeles, California, he released his debut mixtape, You Know What It Is, Vol. 1, in 2002, and landed a record deal with the independent label Get Low Recordz, owned by JT the Bigga Figga. Although Sean Combs was on the verge of signing him to his label Bad Boy Records, The Game was eventually signed to the Aftermath Entertainment label in 2003 after Dr. Dre heard his mixtape. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album The Documentary, which was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in that same year and has since sold over five million copies worldwide.
A rising artist in the 2000s, The Game is considered to be a driving force in bringing the West Coast hip hop scene back into the mainstream. The Game was made a part of G-Unit by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, but, due to disputes with 50 Cent, he left the group soon afterwards. He left Aftermath and signed with Geffen Records, and released his second album, Doctor's Advocate, on the label in 2006. The album went straight to No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The Game was nominated for two nominations, including Grammy Award for Best Rap Song and Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for the smash single "Hate It or Love It" with 50 Cent.
His next album LAX was released in 2008. With his fourth studio album The R.E.D. Album, The Game again debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. In addition to music, The Game has starred in motion pictures and founded The Black Wall Street Records. In September 2011, he began work on his fifth studio album, Jesus Piece, which was released in 2012 and his final album released by Interscope. After releasing the mixtape OKE in 2013, Birdman announced The Game had signed to Cash Money Records, but the deal has not been finalised yet.
Discography
Main article: The Game discography
- 2005: The Documentary
- 2006: Doctor's Advocate
- 2008: LAX
- 2011: The R.E.D. Album
- 2012: Jesus Piece
- 2014: Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf
- 2015: The Documentary 2