The former album became certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).Ī rising artist in the 2000s, the Game was considered to be a driving force in the returning of West Coast hip hop into the mainstream, and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts. The Game rose to fame in 2005 following the success of his major-label debut album The Documentary, and found continued success with its 2006 follow-up Doctor's Advocate. Dre and signed to his Aftermath Records label imprint. After releasing his debut album Untold Story independently in 2004, he was eventually discovered by record producer Dr.
Born in Compton, California, he initially released a series of mixtapes under the wing of fellow West Coast rapper JT the Bigga Figga.
Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979), better known by his stage name the Game or simply Game, is an American rapper.