The Game has never been shy about speaking his truth, and his recent conversation with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay reminded fans exactly why he remains one of rap’s most outspoken figures. From unbelievable stories to bold self-confidence, the Compton rapper touched on multiple moments that quickly caught the internet’s attention.
Whether you agree with The Game or not, his honesty offers insight into how intense rap beefs once were and how they shaped an entire era.
From claims involving Michael Jackson to declaring himself the West Coast’s best rapper right now, to showing love to Eminem after years of tension, this interview covered a lot of ground. Let’s break it down.
The Game says he hung up on Michael Jackson during the 50 Cent beef
One of the most surprising moments from The Game’s Club Shay Shay appearance came when he claimed Michael Jackson once tried to help squash his violent feud with 50 Cent. Even The Game admits how unbelievable it sounds.
"It don't even sound like it's true, man," he told Shannon Sharpe, acknowledging the reaction most people would have. Still, he insists it happened. According to The Game, Michael Jackson’s team contacted his manager and said the pop legend wanted to speak with him directly.
When he answered the call, The Game said he waited on the line for nearly 20 to 25 minutes before Jackson finally came on. What surprised him most was the voice. Instead of the familiar soft tone, "He sounded like a regular dude," The Game recalled.
Michael allegedly praised the chemistry between Game and 50 Cent on “How We Do,” calling it “magical” over and over. But when Jackson suggested fixing the beef on his own album, The Game said that was the breaking point. He hung up. And that was it.
The Game claims he’s the West Coast’s best right now
During the same conversation, The Game confidently declared himself the best rapper currently representing the West Coast. It wasn’t hesitation, it was certainty.
“Can’t nobody out-rap me, man,” he said. “And anybody that knows will know. No one can do what I do. No one has my skillset. Not only do I have the ability to rap circles around people, I’m also with all the bullshit too if it came down to that. I’m the best rapper in this town.”
When Sharpe pushed back and mentioned legends like Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg, The Game didn’t retreat. Instead, he doubled down, explaining that he studied their legacies to sharpen his own skills.
“I love Cube but Cube can’t out-rap me,” he claimed, comparing the situation to Kobe Bryant surpassing Michael Jordan during his prime.
Asked if that confidence extended to Compton, a city that birthed Kendrick Lamar, Eazy-E, and DJ Quik, and The Game, he didn’t hesitate. “I’m definitely the best rapper from Compton. Definitely.”
The Game praises Eminem and explains why he dissed him
Despite past tension, The Game took time to show respect to Eminem, calling their studio session one of the most intense experiences of his career.
"Studio session with Eminem was probably the craziest session that i ever been in? He is one of the most talented rappers that's ever been i was fan of him at the early stage of his career." He continued, explaining how surreal it felt to work alongside someone he admired. "To be on the label with a guy that outrapper Jay-Z on 'Renegade' was crazy for me."
According to The Game, the reason he later dissed Eminem had nothing to do with Em himself. Instead, it was rooted in frustration with Dr. Dre.
That admission adds clarity to a moment many fans questioned for years, showing how label politics and personal emotions often bleed into rap beefs.
Whether it’s hanging up on Michael Jackson, claiming the West Coast crown, or revisiting old industry tension, The Game continues to speak with raw honesty. Love him or question him, his stories remind us how intense, personal, and emotional hip-hop culture can be—especially during its most volatile eras.