Game explains ending feud with Jay-Z
Game Ends Jay-Z Feud After Talk with Pharrell
After nearly a decade of tensions, diss tracks, and subliminal jabs, Game is officially ending his feud with Jay-Z. During a new interview with DJ Envy, the West Coast rapper opens up about what led to the decision—and how a conversation with Pharrell changed everything.
For his long-awaited album, The R.E.D. Album, Game has turned to Pharrell. With his focus on creating hit records, Pharrell advised Game to simply focus on the music. So, not only has Game obliged, but he’s gone to New York City to talk to DJ Envy at Power 105.1 about it.
From Subtle Jabs to Full-On Disses
Game’s beef with Jay-Z traces back to the early 2000s, even before the release of The Documentary. At the time, Game was an up-and-coming artist representing Get Low Recordz, while Jay-Z’s protégé, Memphis Bleek, ran his own label under the same name—Get Low Records. The name overlap led to initial tension between Game and Bleek, which ultimately pulled Jay-Z into the situation.
By 2005, Game was signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label and had dropped his breakout debut. The album included subliminal shots at Hov, and over the years, Game became known for peppering his records and interviews with not-so-subtle disses.
Despite Jay-Z mostly ignoring the provocations, Game persisted. However, things have taken a turn as of late.
Pharrell Makes the Call
According to Game, it’s Pharrell Williams who finally convinced him to call it quits. Speaking with DJ Envy, Game explains how the conversation went down:
“Pharrell pulled me to the side and he was like, ‘There’s only one thing that can’t happen. You gotta stop those shots at Hov. That’s my man. I talk to him. He don’t understand your gripe with him, and he don’t have no problems with you.’”
Rather than argue, Game accepted the advice.
“I was like, ‘Aight, that’s fair.’ All’s fair. That’s it.”
The decision isn’t just about loyalty or mutual respect—it’s also a reflection of how much Game’s inner circle is growing. Pharrell, who is now working closely with Game on The R.E.D. Album, has strong ties to Jay-Z, and the dynamic between the three artists has shifted.
Maturity and Music Over Mayhem
This isn’t the first time Game has reconsidered his stance on Jay-Z. Earlier this year, during a public feud between 50 Cent and Jay, Game surprisingly sided with Hov. He admitted in an interview that 50 Cent couldn’t beat Jay-Z—and neither could he.
Even with that admission, Game resumed throwing shots in recent months, including in his diss track “I’m So Wavy.” But joining forces with Pharrell and Dr. Dre again has helped shift his mindset.
“Pharrell and Dre, that’s my team right now,” Game told Envy. “Being at odds with Jay ain’t beneficial to what we’re trying to do.”
No Pressure from Jay-Z
What’s striking is that Jay-Z himself has never publicly acknowledged the feud. Even on the intro to The Blueprint 3, Hov made it clear he had no plans to give Game the war he was looking for.
“I’m not going to be baited,” Jay rapped.
That lack of response seems to be part of what finally got through to Game. The more he dissed Jay, the more silence he received. Now, instead of swinging at the wind, Game is focusing on building bridges—with producers, with artists, and with fans.
Pharrell and Game: A New Era
Interestingly, Game’s alliance with Pharrell is a complete turnaround. A few years ago, the two weren’t on the best terms. In fact, Game didn’t understand why Pharrell hadn’t worked with him. But once the two were connected via a call through Tony Yayo, everything changed.
“We hit the studio and did five records the first day,” Game recalls. “Then we did 15 more. I asked him to executive produce the album.”
The chemistry was instant. So much so that Game even got a Star Trak logo tattooed in honor of their new partnership.
Revisiting the Diss Track Era
It’s hard to forget some of Game’s more pointed jabs at Jay-Z. On “I’m So Wavy,” Game mocked Jay’s relationship with Beyoncé and poked fun at his lyrics, delivery, and age. Yet, as time goes on, it’s clear those attacks came more from a place of seeking attention than actual animosity.
Game now admits he was out of line—especially when the blowback started coming from Beyoncé’s fans.
“I got rained on by a chick army at my next show,” he laughs. “It wasn’t even that deep.”
What’s Next for Game?
With the beef officially squashed, Game is pouring all of his energy into The R.E.D. Album. He’s back in the studio with Dr. Dre, who personally called him to reconnect and start fresh. He’s also collaborated with Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg for Detox sessions and wants to finalize the album for a summer release.
“When it comes out, it’s just classic,” Game promises.
The record’s intro, “Infrared,” already previews a more thoughtful Game. On the track, he asks himself whether he’ll ever go at Nas or Jay-Z again—and leaves the answer open-ended. But his tone suggests growth rather than provocation.
Closing the Chapter
At the end of the day, the feud with Jay-Z never needed to go as far as it did. Even Game admits that much of it was rooted in misunderstandings and missed opportunities. But now, with Pharrell and Dre helping him navigate the next chapter, he’s focused on legacy—not beef.
For fans, this marks a new era in Game’s career. Less diss tracks. More development. And a new level of respect among the elite figures in hip-hop.
As Pharrell told him, “There’s only one thing that can’t happen.” Game listened—and hip-hop is better off for it.
Given the levels of creativity Pharrell is known for and the hits he’s created, P could help redefine Game’s entire career. For Game, he’s had two solid albums since leaving G-Unit. Now, he is looking to create something that sets him apart from the rest. Less beef, more focus.