The Game speaks about the universal resonance of Michael Jackson, and about the tribute track he recorded Thursday night.
The Game sat down with MTV in the lab where he’s recording his R.E.D. Album. And, in addition to speaking about the project, he wanted to tell us and the entire world that there’s no more 50 Cent beef. He’s said it before, no doubt, but this time the Compton rhyme beast says he’s dead serious — unless he changes his mind. Game compared his beef with Fif and the G-Unit to an airplane.
“I just got off that plane,” Game said of the well-documented rift. “I didn’t even get my baggage out the baggage claim.”
The MC says he wants to “apologize to 50 as a man.” He also wants to apologize to the fans, Dr. Dre, Eminem and the head of Interscope, Jimmy Iovine.
“Jimmy always says, ‘Man, I told you guys not to break up the Beatles,’ ” Game said. “He says he told John Lennon the same thing a long time ago. But I was young, man. I was dumb. I did a lot of dumb things. I felt me and 50 clashed. I’m not gonna dis 50. I’m not gonna go back on the plane. He had his side, I had my side. I did what I felt was necessary for me and my career to have longevity and survive in hip-hop and music to be around when I’m Quincy Jones’ age — not just be Quincy Jones’ age, but be a Quincy Jones. Now, four albums in, I can honestly say from Banks to Buck to Dre to Yayo to whoever, if it would have kept going, endless paper. Millions of albums sold — because we were great together. Me and 50’s chemistry was like how Method Man was to Redman when they get in. You know when Method Man gets with Redman, it’s going down.”
While casting is underway for the big screen adaptation on the long running TV series, ‘The A-Team,’ Blackfilm.com has exclusively learned that rapper The Game is being considered for the role of B.A Baracus, which was originated by Mr. T on the television show.
Online buzz has it that the role was going to another rapper-turned-actor, Common, but with his recent casting opposite Queen Latifah in ‘Just Right,’ he may not finish filming before ‘The A-Team’ get rolling in August. Other possible candidates have included Ice Cube and mixed martial arts fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Interesting enough, both Common and The Game appeared in the same film last year, ‘Street Kings.’ The Game made his film debut opposite Tyrese Gibson in ‘Waist Deep.’
Distributed by 20th Century Fox , ‘The A-Team’ will be directed by Joe Carnahan (Smokin’ Aces).
‘The A-Team’ revolves around the four members of a former commando outfit and current group of mercenaries. Their leader is Col. John “Hannibal” Smith, whose plans tend to be unorthodox but effective. Lt. Templeton “The Faceman” (usually referred to simply as “Face”) Peck is a smooth-talking con-man who serves as the team’s appropriator of vehicles and other useful items. The team’s pilot is Capt. H.M. “Howling Mad” Murdock, who has been declared insane and resides in a mental institution for the show’s first four seasons. Finally, there is the team’s strong man and mechanic, Sgt. B.A. “Bad Attitude” Baracus.
According to Variety, Liam Neeson was in negotiations to star as Hannibal Smith, while Bradley Cooper, after repeated denials, told MTV News that he will be playing the role of Templeton Peck.
Film is slated for release on June 11, 2010.
American rapper, Jayceon Taylor’s concert to be held in Swaziland this month is expected to boost the tourism and hospitality industries.
One of the event organisers, Mthunzi Zwane, said the concert would be advertised all over Africa and they were expecting more tourists during the concert to be held at the Mavuso Exhibition and Trade Centre.
“The concert will be a major boost to the hotel and catering industry. We expect more people from outside the country to come to Swaziland during this event,” he said. Zwane said the rapper, popularly known as The Game, was one of the best selling artists in the world and more people would like to see him perform.
The Game was born in November 27, 1979 in Compton, also home of hip-hop legends Ice Cube and Dr Dre. As part of the Lax World Tour, The Game will be coming to Swaziland for a one-city performance at Mavuso Exhibition and Trade Centre in Manzini. The show is scheduled for July 19, 2009 starting from 10 a.m till late.
Proceeds from this show will cover costs with extra money donated to different charity organisations around the country. Zwane said the idea behind this show was to attract the people from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region to Swaziland.
“We Are the World” and “Heal the World” were undoubtedly two of Michael Jackson’s greatest songwriting and humanitarian achievements. But if MJ had been able to cool off the tension between 50 Cent and The Game, as the California rapper claims he attempted to a few years back, then Jackson could have won the Nobel Peace prize. He certainly would have earned it.
Game told MTV News that during his beef with 50, which began in 2005, Jackson actually called the Compton MC and offered to play peacekeeper between the two former friends.
“I was on tour in Canada, sitting in my room, cutting my hair,” Game told MTV News, recalling Jackson’s phone call. “I was messing my hair up. Then my road manager knocks on my door. Boom, boom, boom. He told me, I got MJ on the phone. I ran and snatched up the phone.”
Presented by Taydoe TV, check out the making of the Michael Jackson tribute song “Better On The Other Side”.
Taydoe got the bad news about Michael Jackson and he called Game, since he knows he was a fan of MJ also. “Damn that’s crazy. I gotta pay my respects. I’m doing a tribute song!” Game said. Taydoe’s first thought was to edit a tribute video from Taydoe TV. But when he came up with this brilliant idea, it was only right to collaborate and direct a video to accompany the song. Taydoe sent one camera to the hospital, one camera to the house and one camera to the studio to ensure we cover all avenues on this day. During the editing process, the footage was so monumental in the sense that everyone was together and enjoying each other’s love for MJ. Taydoe enjoyed the process of directing this Tribute video and feel honored to be a part of history. We love you MJ!! You will never be forgotten.
The Game was seen again last night leaving Guys and Dolls club in West Hollywood. Check out the photos below.
The Game will be performing at the Zaragoza Ciudad Festival in Saragossa, Spain on July 3, 2009.
The oldest international festival of the peninsula returns, after a hiatus of a year of transition. The festival wanted to represent the most worthy programming possible. Go to HipHopZaragozaCiudad.com for more information.
The Game was seen leaving My House Club in Hollywood last night. Check out the pictures below, thanks to Vlad!
Check out the videos below of The Game’s performance at Club v2o in Long Beach on June 25, 2009.
The Game was on Power 106 yesterday and did a short interview with Big Boy where they talked about Michael Jackson’s death and the tribute “Better On The Other Side”. Listen to it below. Thanks to Jazmyn for the audio.
RIP MIKE, WE GOT YOU ! WE ALL JACKSONS
- The Game on twitter.
Michael Jackson’s impact on the pop-culture world was so powerful, several celebrities are already reacting to his death, not just with statements, but with songs. On Thursday night, just after learning of MJ’s passing, The Game orchestrated a symphony of performers to give thanks and reflect on Jackson.
Game’s tribute track dedicated to Michael Jackson called “Better on the Other Side,” debuted this morning on Los Angeles radio station Power 106. To assist on the track the rapper phoned in a few homies, including Chris Brown, Diddy, Polow Da Don, Mario Winans, Usher and Boyz II Men.
As was posted before, tonight is The Game’s concert at Club v2o in Long Beach, California. Check out the video below of The Game inviting everyone to come and see the show. Thanks to Gelo for the video.
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I have also added more photos from the set of “House Arrest” thanks to Vlad.
Black Wall Street leader The Game’s recent studio sessions for his upcoming The R.E.D. Album has landed online and gives viewers a feel of the new project.
While the album’s track title has yet to be revealed, the song features an R&B chorus.
“Look, riding through New York, Boston Red Sox, uhh, I’m about to kill this sh*t,” Game said in a video. “Drop top rose phantom, call it a headshot/Back up in this b*tch like a red dot. About to sell another milli like the n*gga with the dreadlocks/VIP, that’s me, call the waitress before I get there/Have a top model chick taste it/Patron fountain…Haters don’t want it with the young Don P/From the back of the club to the front with his whole army.”
