The Game Has Become Rap’s Bravest Activist
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Time for Some Action - Qualities like having a big heart and a need to point out social injustice come together perfectly with Jayceon Taylor. In a way, Game is like Tupac reincarnate, where he's not afraid to speak up and point out societal wrongs. We need to look no further than Game’s activism and community service over the years, something that, with having gang ties, requires bravery and boldness. It seems that The Game is just getting started. Let's take a look at his greatest activist moments so far. – Jon Reyes (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)
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Protest = Impromptu Meeting With Mayor - The Game came together with Snoop Dogg and took to the streets for a peaceful protest that resulted in an impromptu meeting with the Los Angeles mayor and LAPD chief.(Photo: Frederic J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Poetry in Motion - Just today (July 15) Game further brought awareness to the epidemic of racism with an original poem.(Photo: Araya Diaz/Getty Images for BET)
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The 100 Meeting - The power of influence is key, and Game knows this, which is why he brought together 100 Black entertainers, activists and policy makers for a meeting about political and nonpolitical issues. (Photo: The Game via Instagram)
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Good Cop - After hearing from his son about an Arkansas officer Tommy Norman doing writing within his community, The Game kicked off a GoFundMe page raising money for Officer Norman’s philanthropic efforts in the neighborhoods he polices. (Photo: The Game via Instagram)
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When Thirst Goes Right - We all know about those “thirst trap photos” the rapper posts on his IG. What many don’t know is that they resulted in a partnership between his Robin Hood Project charity and the underwear brand he was donning in the photos. Sales from the partnership directly benefit homeless shelters.(Photo: Prince Williams/WireImage)
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Don’t Shoot - The rapper crafted a tribute to Mike Brown, who was slain by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014. He also enlisted a bevy of other rappers to join him on the mic for the tribute.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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The Water Crisis - When the abysmal and life-threatening quality of Flint, Michigan’s water made its way to the media, Game put his money and influence on overdrive and donated $500,000 to a water company that matched his donation. (Photo: The Game via Instagram)
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In the Flesh - After the surprising acquittal of Trayvon Martin's murderer George Zimmerman in 2012, Game paid tribute to the slain teen with an incredible tattoo. (Photo: The Game via Instagram)
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Robin Hood Project - In 2013, The Game kicked off the Robin Hood Project by giving away $1,000,000 before Christmas of that year to various causes, families and individual citizens in need.(Photo: The Robin Hood Project)
