Compton's own the Game (born Jayceon Taylor) issued his debut LP, The Documentary, in 2004 through Aftermath/G Unit/Universal. With everyone from Dr. Dre and 50 Cent to Nate Dogg, Kanye West, and Just Blaze contributing to the album, The Documentary made it clear from the outset that geographic squabbles weren't a part of the Game's agenda. Rapping hadn't been at first, either. Having gotten involved in the drug trade after a rough childhood, it took being shot during a home invasion to cause an epiphany in the Game.

Inspired by N.W.A, The Chronic, Doggystyle, and classic albums from 2Pac, the Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z, the Game began rapping in 2001 and never looked back. His barbed and bold freestyles caught the ear of Dre, who signed him to Aftermath in 2003 and executive produced his debut. It was delayed a few times, but The Documentary finally dropped in January 2005. Soon the Game and 50 Cent were at war over the former's reluctance to beef with any and every enemy of G-Unit. An amazing amount of freestyles and mixtapes were spawned from both sides, and every time a truce seemed possible, things fell apart at the last minute. Dr. Dre was stuck in the middle, and while he never publicly denounced the Game, he passed on working with the rapper for his next effort.

Despite Dre's absence, the Game's sophomore release kept its original title of Doctor's Advocate when it was released in late 2006.

Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide

The Game Confirms He Is Out Of Prison
Posted on March 13, 2008

The Game Released From Prison After Only 8 Days
Posted on March 10, 2008

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Posted on February 23, 2007

Mtv Host Music Week Including Game And Ludacris
Posted on September 29, 2006

Ras Kass And The Game Fight Inside Nightclub
Posted on September 15, 2006

Video Game Saints Row To Feature Hip Hop Music
Posted on August 6, 2006

Lupe Fiasco To Perform At Mls All Star Game
Posted on August 2, 2006

The Game Offically Leaves Aftermath For Geffen
Posted on July 30, 2006

Game arrested for disturbance at mall
Posted on October 30, 2005

Game drops all beef with G Unit
Posted on September 27, 2005

The game creates a footwear storm
Posted on June 22, 2005

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