Unraveling the Beef: The Game, 50 Cent, and Michael Jackson's Attempted Intervention
The beef between The Game and 50 Cent, which they resolved in 2016, almost saw an intervention from Michael Jackson. The King of Pop tried to mediate the feud by praising The Game and 50 Cent's collaboration on the album cut "How We Do." However, The Game was taken aback by Jackson's proposal to resolve the conflict on his album, leading to a humorous exchange between the two artists.
The tension between 50 Cent and The Game began in 2003 when The Game signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath label, where 50 Cent was the biggest star. As The Game's debut album, "The Documentary," gained momentum with hit singles like "Westside Story" and "How We Do," featuring 50 Cent, the feud intensified. The success of The Game's album overshadowed 50 Cent's sophomore release, "The Massacre," leading to further discord between the two rappers.
Despite their initial reconciliation in 2005, The Game and 50 Cent's relationship remained strained over the years. In 2016, they appeared to bury the hatchet at a Los Angeles strip club, signaling the end of their long-standing feud. However, recent interactions between the two, such as Fif mocking The Game at a Lakers game, suggest that their relationship may still be contentious. The current status of their friendship remains uncertain, leaving fans wondering if their truce was truly genuine.