The Game

American Rapper and Hip-Hop Artist

The Game - American Rapper and Hip-Hop Artist
Born

November 29th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Originating from Compton, a prominent rapper gained recognition in the early 2000s with the release of the debut album 'The Documentary' in 2005. This album featured collaborations with notable artists and peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The artist became part of the G-Unit collective led by 50 Cent but left the group shortly after. Subsequent albums continued to chart, with titles such as 'Doctor's Advocate' and 'The R.E.D. Album'. The artist's work reflects the struggles and realities of life in Compton and rap culture. Despite controversies and feuds within the industry, the rapper maintained a solid fan base and has contributed significantly to the genre.

Released the album 'The Documentary'

Part of G-Unit collective

Collaborated with many notable artists

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