The Game is the name of more than one artist:
1) rapper
2) British 60… Read Full Bio ↴The Game is the name of more than one artist:
1) rapper
2) British 60s band
3) French new wave band

1. Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979 in Compton, California, United States), better known by his stage name Game, formerly known as The Game, is an American Grammy Award winning gangsta rapper signed to Aftermath Entertainment through his own label Black Wall Street Records, with which he founded with his half brother Big Fase 100. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, and his two Grammy nominations. Since then he has released several other critically acclaimed albums, 2006's Doctor's Advocate and 2008's LAX. The RED Album was released August 23, 2011. All of his four albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 100, and he is widely considered to be a driving force in bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts.

Studying various influential rap albums, Game developed a strategy to become a rapper himself and with help from Big Fase, they founded The Black Wall Street Records. The label originally featured such artists as Glasses Malone, Vita, and Nu Jerzey Devil, along with Game himself. His stage name was coined by his grandmother. Game first gained prominence when he attended a hip-hop summit hosted by Russell Simmons and Louis Farrakhan, releasing his first mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 1 in 2002, followed by a record deal with the independent label, Get Low Recordz owned by JT the Bigga Figga. Originally Sean Combs of Bad Boy Records was going to sign him to his label, but Game's mixtape found the attention of famed producer Dr. Dre, who signed him to Aftermath Entertainment in 2003. In October 2004, he released his first album Untold Story through Get Low Recordz, which sold over 82,000 copies within its first three months. The album featured artists like Sean T, Young Noble (of the Outlawz), and JT the Bigga Figga. Game also appeared on various mixtapes hosted by DJ's such as DJ Kayslay, DJ Whoo Kid, and DJ Clue. Game also released a second mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 2 through his own record label and appeared on the video game NBA Live 2004 on a song produced by Fredwreck called "Can't Stop Me". On January 24th, 2011, he released a mixtape entitled, "Purp & Patron."

2. A British 60s Band formed by Terry Spencer in 1965. Head guitar: Terry Spencer Bass guitar: Allan Janaway Drums: Terry Goodsell Vocals: Tony Bird Their biggest success was their first single PlayGonna Get Me Someone from 1966. They attracted attention in 1967 with their recording of The Addicted Man which was concerned with drug-taking. The single should not be released.

3. A French new wave band from the 80’s coming from the suburbs of Paris. It’s line up was : Marc Dimitri (Vocals), Hervé Lorthioir (guitar), Patrick Larrieu (guitar), Jacques-Laurent Lardaud (bass), Fredéric Rottier (Drums), Dominique Cointre (keyboards), Claire (ch). Musically it sounded similar to bands like the Sisters of Mercy or Red Lorry Yellow Lorry. They released one single “Walk Away” on EMI France (1988) and an album titled "Under The White Bible Law" (1989).

Dr. Dre Outro
The Game Lyrics

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Now this nigga been shot but you already know that
You were at the jail recently and master Codi told him
This ain't no place for you
He said, being locked up twenty four hours a day
That shit ain't gangsta
He said, being outside takin' care of your family
That's the most gansgta shit a nigga could ever do
He said the shit I did for him

Take 'em up the hood, giving him a chance to be some mothafuckin' body

Now that shit was gangsta

Overall Meaning

In this song, The Game’s Dr. Dre Outro, he talks about a conversation he had with someone who was recently released from jail. The person being referenced had been shot previously, which leads The Game to acknowledge that it’s a well-known fact amongst those they are associated with. The conversation then turns to life after prison, where The Game's partner suggests that being locked up is not gangsta, but taking care of your family is the most gangsta thing one can do. The Game adds that getting someone out of bad situations and giving them a chance to succeed is even more gangsta.

This song reminds the listener about the importance of familial relationships and emphasizes the power of giving someone a second chance. It’s not just about being on the streets, but doing what’s right for the people around us. The Game is reflecting upon the lessons he learned from Dr. Dre and acknowledging the role he played in shaping him into the man he is today.

Line by Line Meaning

Now this nigga been shot but you already know that
It's common knowledge that the person referenced has been shot.

You were at the jail recently and master Codi told him
During a recent visit to the jail, Master Codi informed the person referenced of the following:

This ain't no place for you
Jail is not an appropriate or acceptable place for the person referenced to be.

He said, being locked up twenty four hours a day That shit ain't gangsta
The person referenced stated that being locked up all day isn't cool or admirable.

He said, being outside takin' care of your family That's the most gansgta shit a nigga could ever do
The person referenced believes that the most admirable thing a person can do is take care of their family and responsibilities outside of any illicit activity.

He said the shit I did for him Take 'em up the hood, giving him a chance to be some mothafuckin' body
The person referenced is proud of the fact that they took the individual up to the neighborhood, giving them a chance to become someone.

Now that shit was gangsta
The individual mentioned before did some admirable, brave, or cool stuff.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAYCEON TAYLOR

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