The Game on G-Unit, Beefs, and Michael Jackson's Attempt to Mediate

The Game's Stint with G-Unit

• 💡 The Game clarifies his relationship with 50 Cent and G-Unit, stating they were not close friends but rather that 50 Cent "threw him in the group" and he appreciated the opportunity.
• 🎯 He emphasizes that he was not privy to G-Unit's beefs with artists like Nas, Fat Joe, and Ja Rule, as 50 Cent primarily discussed money.
• 🔑 The Game felt he was a solo artist and didn't want to be part of a group, comparing his situation to Bobby Brown leaving New Edition.

Financial Disparities and Career Trajectory

• 💰 While making money with G-Unit, The Game felt he and others were receiving "scraps" compared to 50 Cent's larger earnings.
• 📈 He acknowledges that being part of G-Unit did help escalate his career, but believes he would have achieved success independently.

Navigating Conflict and Personal Struggles

• 💥 The Game recounts a shootout with 50 Cent's armed security in New York, noting 50 Cent was not present during the altercation.
• 🧠 He discusses the difficulty of undoing street-oriented behaviors, even at 24 years old, and touches on his early diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
• 🗣️ He expresses a belief that most people are bipolar in some form, as feelings change, and criticizes the tendency to judge others while ignoring one's own imperfections.

Michael Jackson's Intervention Attempt

• 👑 Michael Jackson reportedly attempted to mediate the beef between The Game and 50 Cent by suggesting they collaborate on his album.
• 📞 The Game recounts receiving a call from Jackson, but was initially put off by the intermediary and the perceived lack of genuine connection.
• 🤷 He admits to hanging up on Michael Jackson due to his strong dislike for 50 Cent at the time and feeling bewildered by the suggestion.
• 🎤 Despite the outcome, The Game acknowledges Jackson's status as the "greatest artist ever."