What is the stage name of rapper Jayceon Taylor?

Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979), better known by his stage name The Game (or simply Game), is an American rapper and actor. The Game is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene and for being one of Dr. Dre's signers under Aftermath Records. Born in Los Angeles, California, he released his first mix tape "You Know What It Is; Vol. 1" in 2002. Shortly after, he was signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment label. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his major-label debut album "The Documentary" and found continued success with the 2006 follow-up Doctor's Advocate. The Recording Industry Association of America certified "The Documentary" double platinum in March 2005.

Taylor grew up in Compton, a low-income crime-ridden city in Los Angeles County, in a primarily Crip gang neighborhood known as Santana Blocc, although he grew up to become a member of the Bloods. In an October 2006 interview with MTV News correspondent Sway Calloway, The Game described his family as "dysfunctional".

The Game also ventured into acting. In 2004, he had a minor role voicing the character "B-Dup", in the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas". He also voiced a character in the video game "Def Jam: Icon".