The Game ft Keyshia Cole \\\"Game\\\'s Pain\\\" is the lead single from The Game\\\'s third studio album LAX. Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979), better known by his stage name Game, formerly The Game, is an American rapper. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, and his two Grammy nominations. Since then, he is considered to be a driving force in bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene into the mainstream and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts. Aside from releasing two albums that debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, Game has gained notoriety for involvement in feuds with other rappers. His music falls under the gangsta rap sub genre, a style of hip hop popularized in Compton, California. Background information Birth name Jayceon Terrell Taylor Also known as The Game Born November 29, 1979 (1979-11-29) (age 30) Los Angeles, California Origin Compton, California Genres West Coast Hip-Hop Occupations Rapper, actor Years active 2002 – present Labels Interscope, G-Unit, The Black Wall Street Associated acts The Black Wall Street, Young Buck, Raekwon, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Nas