The Game on Having $4M in the Hood, Not Wanting to Be a Billionaire, and Near-Death Experiences

Financial Philosophy and Materialism

• 💡 The Game expresses that anything above $100 million is excessive, as no one truly needs that much wealth.
• 💰 He believes that if he were a billionaire, he would likely give so much away that he'd return to his current financial state.
• 🚫 He states he is not materialistic and doesn't place value on material possessions, claiming he wouldn't care if his car was broken into or something was stolen.

Early Financial Decisions and Safety

• 📌 At 24, The Game kept $4 million in cash in a safe at his home in the hood.
• 🏠 His motivation was to see the money daily to confirm his wealth, as he found it hard to believe.
• ⚠️ His mother urged him to deposit the money into a bank, highlighting the risks of keeping such a large sum unsecured.
• 💸 Upon depositing the money, he lost 36% of it to taxes.

Life in the Hood and Near-Death Experiences

• 🎯 Living in the hood while possessing wealth and nice cars led to resentment and jealousy from others.
• 💥 He recounts experiencing several shootouts during the period his documentary was being filmed.
• 🚗 A significant turning point was when a bullet hole went through his son's car seat during a shootout, prompting him to leave that environment.
• 🏃‍♂️ He has a pattern of leaving everything behind when he moves, having done so about five times in his career.

Reflections on Nipsey Hussle and Survival

• 💔 The tragic death of Nipsey Hussle, gunned down in his own community, is discussed as a cautionary tale.
• 💭 The Game reflects that he should not be alive today, having had multiple brushes with death (20-30 times).
• 🙏 He questions whether his survival is due to luck, energy, or something else, but emphasizes the tragedy of Nipsey's loss.
• 🌟 He acknowledges Nipsey's potential to be a greater structural figure for youth than himself, as his own goal was to get out and not return to the hood.