Compton has brought us a lot of things including half of N.W.A, an infamous swap meet, and some of our favorite artists. But the stigma surrounding “The Hub City” isn’t just some random stereotype.
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You may very well catch a fade for not adhering to code—all of which makes some of Game’s behavior more understandable.
One of the city’s favorite sons repeatedly finds himself in trouble despite the good he also does, and looking back at 14 times Game showed his Compton side, it’s not hard to see why.
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Filming His 40 Glocc Beatdown
Duffing out another man on film while yelling, “Worldstar!” then actually sending the footage to WordStar is some hilariously ratchet activity. Game even hits IG when he goes to court for 40 Glocc’s ongoing litigation against him.
Scrapping With Ras Kass
For most West Coast rappers, Ras Kass is revered for his flow. For Game, Ras Kass is the guy he fights with in the club every few years. Thankfully the scrapping and subtweeting has calmed down, but it was ugly for a minute.
Absurd Face Tattoos
Before Gucci Mane shocked us all with that triple ice cream scoop on his cheek, Game inked a butterfly between his right cheek and his right eye. Eventually he covered it with an interlocking “LA” over a red star.
Tweeting The L.A. County Sheriffs Number
In August of 2011, Game offered an internship to his Twitter fans if they called a special “hotline.” The number to the hotline was in fact the help desk at the Compton Sheriff’s station, and the boys in blue were not pleased. Game avoided criminal charges and apologized on CNN.
George Zimmerman Boxing Offer
Lots of us wanted to give Zimmerman the fade after he fatally shot Trayvon Martin. A celebrity boxing match wasn’t what anyone had in mind, and thankfully neither Game nor DMX formally got involved with this jig.
Putting Jesus In A Red Bandana
Are we really trying to see our lord and savior getting is soo woo on with a Cuban link? That’s a personal question, but it’s no less historically accurate than a Caucasian Christ.
Socking Someone Out In A Pickup Game
The only thing worse than the act itself was the alleged “he hit me first” defense.
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Outing Kevin Durant’s Alleged Gambling Debt
Don’t get the NBA homies in trouble by claiming they owe you 20 bands. When dealing with people who make $20 million per season, discretion is the best way to get that bread.
Lil Durk Beef
Thankfully this was squashed, because beefing with a guy 13 years younger than you when Chicago was witnessing historic levels of crime was a terrible look.
Instagrammed Philanthropy
Dropping $100 to a helpless family on the side of the road is an incredibly kind and thoughtful gesture. Asking them to pose with the money while you Instagram it smells like self-aggrandizement.
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Suge Knight Beef
Nothing is more Compton than beefing with Suge Knight. In an honorable and mature move, Suge and Game have since squashed this beef.
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Appearing On Change Of Heart
When the dough gets low, all options are on the table including game show appearances. That is especially true before you get that record deal.
Starring In Belly 2
Because what’s more hood than a straight to DVD sequel of a movie that stars none of the actors from its predecessor?
Being A True Robin Hood
All jokes aside, establishing the Robin Hood Project has been an incredibly good look. Lost in all the salacious headlines, Game says he’s shelled out over $500,000 in donations. Game has shown his mature side by orchestrating “Don’t Shoot” and inking Trayvon Martin on himself in support of #BlackLivesMatter. So yeah, we justifiably laugh at his shenanigans, but Chuck Taylor has grown a lot since dropping The Documentary.
