Jayceon Terrell Taylor, popularly known by the stage name, ‘The Game’ or ‘Game’, is an American rapper and actor, who released his debut independent album ‘Untold Story’ in 2004. The Game is considered as one of the most famous rappers in the world who have got inked different portraits of the legends of ‘Black History.’ Not only this, but he has also got many other tattoos inked which are about his children, his brands, and his city Compton. Let’s read further to know more details regarding his tattoos along with their meanings.
1. ‘Nipsey Hussle Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Nipsey Hussle Portrait’ Tattoo near his chest.
Meaning: Nipsey Hussle was an American rapper, who was fatally shot on March 31, 2019, outside his ‘Marathon Clothing’ store in South Los Angeles. The Game was extremely anguished by this incident. Many times we have seen The Game posting pictures in the memory of late rapper, Nipsey Hussle.
In April 2019, The Game got inked the portrait of Nipsey Hustle along with the word Crenshaw, by the tattoo artist, Nikko Hurtado.
The rapper is often seen posting different pictures on his social media account in the memory of Nipsey Hussle. One of his posts in the memory of Nipsey Hussle is captioned as,
Just posted this when I woke up this morning because it was on my heart to do so…. not knowing, hours later my friend would be shot & killed in front of his own store. We just talked yesterday & laughed together about how lucky we were to make it out of a city where so many are lost before they can actually achieve anything in life… now look, a good man, a great rapper & amazing father taken from his family & this earth at 33 years old… SMFH at this one cause Lord knows nip was as GOOD of a human as I’ve ever known. Everything he did for “Crenshaw & Slauson” & that’s where my nigga was murdered ?!?!?!? Sick to my fuckin stomach right now !!!!!!!! Coward shit on me !!!!!! This can’t be life !!!!! #RestWellKing 🙏🏾 @nipseyhussle.”
Earlier, The Game had a portrait of ‘Barack Obama’ in the same place. But, after the death of Nipsey Hussle, he got the tattoo of ‘Barack Obama’ covered with the portrait of Nipsey Hussle.
2. ‘Crenshaw’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Crenshaw’ Tattoo on his stomach area.
Meaning: Nipsey had an approximate 12 minutes long documentary-style music video ‘Crenshaw and Slauson (True Story)’ that featured real people of Crenshaw, where Nipsey grew up. He also owned a store ‘The Marathon Clothing’ which is located in Crenshaw. Nipsey was shot dead outside his store on March 31, 2019. So, in the memory of his dear friend Nipsey, The Game got inked ‘Crenshaw’ just below the portrait of Nipsey on his body.
This tattoo work is done by the tattoo artist, Nikko Hurtado.
3. ‘PROLIFIC’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘PROLIFIC’ Tattoo near his left eye.
Meaning: The Game has got a similar ‘PROLIFIC’ tattoo near his left eye, just like his friend Nipsey Hussle, who was fatally shot on March 31, 2019. This tattoo is done by Nikko Hurtado. On April 11, 2019, the tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado uploaded this picture of The Game on his Instagram account with the caption,
“Special tattoos for my boy @losangelesconfidential R.I.P. @nipseyhussle to your family, friends and everyone you touched in your life I am truly sorry for the loss.”
4. ‘Tupac Shakur as an Angel’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Tupac Shakur as an Angel’ Tattoo on his right arm.
Meaning: The rapper is often seen posting pictures of Tupac Shakur, an American rapper and actor, who was fatally shot on September 7, 1996. In the memory of Tupac Shakur, The Game got inked the portrait of ‘Tupac as an Angel’ on his right arm, just near to his right shoulder.
5. ‘Easy-E Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Easy-E Portrait’ Tattoo on his right forearm.
Meaning: Easy-E was an American rapper who died on March 26, 1995, after suffering from HIV-Aids infection. To pay tribute to Easy-E, The Game got the portrait inked on his body.
6. ‘Teardrop’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Teardrop’ Tattoo below his left eye.
Meaning: The ‘teardrop’ tattoo means that one of the dearest friends or family members of the person has died or has been murdered and the wearer is seeking revenge or is still ready to fight back for justice. The Game might have got this tattoo inked to seek justice for his rapper friends, who were fatally shot.
7. ‘NWA’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘NWA’ Tattoo on the right side of his chest.
Meaning: NWA (Niggaz wit Attitudes) was an American hip hop group from Compton, California, the hometown of The Game. This group was one of the greatest hip hop groups which were formed in 1987.
8. ‘THE GAME Logo’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘THE GAME’ Tattoo on the right side of his neck.
Meaning: ‘THE GAME’ is the logo of the rapper.
9. ‘The Black Wallstreet Logo’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘The Black Wallstreet Logo’ Tattoo on the left side of his neck.
Meaning: The Black Wallstreet is an area of African-American businesses. The Game got the logo of this area inked on his neck.
10. ‘KJ’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘KJ’ Tattoo on his right shoulder.
Meaning: ‘KJ’ refers to the name of Game’s son, whose name is King Justice Taylor, born in 2007.
11. ‘WALLSTREET’ Tattoo
12. ‘THE BLACK’ Tattoo
13. ‘STRETCH’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘STRETCH’ Tattoo across his stomach.
Meaning: The word ‘STRETCH’ is his nickname, by which his family and friends often call him. He got this name because of his tall height. Later, The Game covered this tattoo with the name of his hometown, ‘Compton’.
14. ‘CONVERSE ALL-STAR’ Tattoo
15. ‘Chuck’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Chuck’ Tattoo on his right hand.
Meaning: ‘Chuck’ is another nickname of The Game. Later in March 2015, he got this tattoo-covered with the portrait of ‘Mike Tyson’.
After covering his ‘Chuck’ tattoo, The Game, on March 22, 2015, uploaded the picture on his Instagram account, with the caption,
“Now when the judge ask me in court if I whooped 40 glock ass I can truthfully say no & blame it on @MikeTyson …. My right hand man lol…. S/O to @NikkoHurtado for another dope ass tattoo !!!!! #MikeTysonPunchOut #MUSINK”
This tattoo is covered by the tattoo artist, Nikko Hurtado.
16. ‘CBP’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘CBP’ Tattoo on the right side of his neck.
Meaning: CBP (Cedar Block Piru) is an American-American Piru street gang that is located on the west side of Compton, California for several decades. The Game also belongs to this area.
17. ‘Little Cali Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Little Cali Portrait’ Tattoo on his left leg.
Meaning: In 2013, when The Game’s daughter Cali was just three years old, the tattoo artist, Carlos Macedo inked the portrait of his daughter’s face on his left leg. On December 13, 2013, The Game uploaded the picture of this tattoo with a caption,
“Once again S/O to @carlos__macedo for letting me do my 1st tat on his hand today…. Dope experience. & thank him for the drawing of my daughter he did on the left & the tat of the portrait on my leg we just finished. The pics ain’t the same size but you get it…….Now time for my 2nd tat of the night…… Awwwww shit, who gets two big ass tats on the same day ??? You got it, my dumb ass lol #DoWork.”
18. ‘Nelson Mandela Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Nelson Mandela Portrait’ Tattoo on the right side of his back.
Meaning: After the death of Nelson Mandela on December 5, 2013, The Game got inked the portrait of Nelson on the right side of his back on December 9, 2013. This tattoo is done by Nikko Hurtado. The Game uploaded the picture of this portrait tattoo on his Instagram account with the caption,
“The finished “Nelson Mandela” lookin out of the prison bars by @NikkoHurtado done on my side. 7 hour sitting…. Few more hours to tie in the tats around it & we solid. #NelsonMandela #RIP #Legend #Leader #Freedom #Peace #Equality #Tattoos #SouthAfrica.”
19. ‘Daughter Cali Face Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Daughter Cali Face Portrait’ Tattoo on the center of his chest area.
Meaning: This tattoo is done by the tattoo artist, Nikko Hurtado, in April 2013. The Game uploaded the picture of this tattoo on his Instagram account with the caption,
1st off… FOLLOW @NikkoHurtado NOW !!!! he’s dope AF !!!!! 2nd, Early morning S/O to @NikkoHurtado for killing this portrait of my daughter @littlemisscali last night !!!!! I just wanted her face somewhere on my back or side or any blank space… so we talked for a bit & he talked for a min & @nikkohurtado thought it would be dope to do a BIG portrait of Cali behind all the tattoos on my chest meaning that after all of my struggles, hardships & everything I’ve endured to make it this far, there is a LOVE that exists & lies deep behind everything that I have been through in my life. I thought it was a great idea so we started… Once we got 1/2 way through, I knew it was going to be dope !!!! This is the 1st session of 3 & I can’t wait to get back in with Nikko so you can see the entire concept come together as a full piece !!!! FOLLOW @NikkoHurtado NOW & get ahead on the list… If you’re getting tatted & you want it to be 100% dope… He is the man !!!! (& Btw: my “HateIt Or Love It Tattoo” will come back through after the portrait fully heals… No worries). Thanks Niko, youre a great artist & a humble guy.”
20. ‘Trayvon Martin Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Trayvon Martin Portrait’ Tattoo on his right calf muscles.
Meaning: Travyon Martin was an African-American teenager from Miami Gardens, Florida, who was fatally shot by George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012. Following Marin’s death, protests, marches, and rallies were held across the nation.
On August 17, 2013, The Game got the portrait of Trayvon Martin inked on his right calf muscles. He uploaded the picture of this tattoo on his Instagram account with the caption,
“After 7 hours sleep….@romantattoos woke me up & my #Trayvon Martin tat is finito…FOLLOW the homie @romantattoos & get on his calendar now !!!!!!!!! #JusticeForTravyon.”
21. ‘Michael Frogg Reshard Jr. (Rapper) Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Michael Frogg Reshard Jr. (Rapper) Portrait’ Tattoo on the left side of his ribs.
Meaning: Michael Reshard Jr., professionally known by the name Lil Frogg or CBP Frogg, was a rapper from Compton, California. On March 27, 2013, Frogg was fatally shot. On April 16, 2013, The Game got the portrait of CBP Frogg inked on his ribs by the tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado. He uploaded the picture of this tattoo on his Instagram account with the caption,
@nikkohurtado brought a nigga to tears after he finished the portrait of @cbp_frogg on my ribs……REAL is all I can give y’all & Nikko is hands down one of the best tattoo artist in the world!!!!!! FOLLOW @nikkahurtado NOW & line up for your tat. R.I.P. Michael…..Everybody miss you. #riplilfrogg #554.”
22. ‘Children Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Children Portrait’ Tattoo on the right side of his leg.
Meaning: The Game got daughter California “Cali” Dream Taylor, sons Harlem Caron Taylor and King Justice Taylor portraits inked on the right side of his leg. This tattoo was inked on April 13, 2012, by the tattoo artist, Kat Von D. He uploaded the picture on his Instagram account with the caption,
“The finished product…..@TheKatVonD is the nicest tattoo artist PERIOD !!!”
23. ‘Jesus Piece’ Tattoo
This tattoo is inked by the tattoo artist, Kat Von D.
24. ‘Compton’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Compton’ Tattoo across his stomach.
Meaning: Earlier, The Game had a ‘Stretch’ tattoo inked across his stomach. Later, he got that tattoo-covered with a ‘Compton’ tattoo. Compton is the hometown of ‘The Game.’ He got this tattoo inked in January 2013. On his social media account, he uploaded the picture with the caption,
Compton witta smile. They say gettin the stomach tatted is worst than gettin shot… I say, they don’t know what the fuck they talkin bout…. This shit tickle ha ha ha ha……@petertattooist @ArtisticElement2 shop. S/O to the homie @RomanTattoos for holding us down in here. Dope fuckin shop !!! Photography by @taydoevision #RoleyBoyz.”
25. ‘Dr. Dre’s The Chronic’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Dr. Dre’s The Chronic’ Tattoo on the right side of his stomach.
Meaning: The Game got the album cover of ‘Dr. Dre’s The Chronic’ inked on the right side of his stomach in February 2013. He uploaded a picture on his Instagram account with the caption,
Gettin “THE CHRONIC” album tatted on the stomach… OUCH! But when I think about what this album did for my city…The pain disappears. That’s Life. #Compton.”
26. ‘THE DOCUMENTARY’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘THE DOCUMENTARY’ Tattoo on the left side of his stomach.
Meaning: On February 6, 2013, The Game uploaded this picture on his Instagram account with the caption,
“3rd tattoo of the day…..This one by the homie @petertattooist might be my favorite thus far…..#The Documentary album with my oldest son @harlemcarontaylor on the cover… #CLASSIC !!!!!!!”
27. ‘Barack Obama Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Barack Obama Portrait’ Tattoo just below his chest.
Meaning: In March 2013, The Game got inked the portrait of the then US President, Barack Obama, just below his chest. This tattoo is inked by Carlos Macedo.
He uploaded the pictures of getting this tattoo inked on his body on Instagram account with the caption,
Back at it. Gettin tatted by the lil homie @carlos_macedo…Photograph taken by @nickhall_photo #Presidential.”
Later in April 2019, The Game got this tattoo-covered by the portrait of famous American rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was fatally shot on March 31, 2019.
28. ‘Malcolm X Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Malcolm X Portrait’ Tattoo on the backside of his right arm.
Meaning: Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister and Human Rights activist who was a popular figure during the Civil Rights Movement. Malcolm was fatally shot on February 21, 1965. The Game uploaded the picture on his Instagram account with the caption,
“@carlos_macedo just tatted “Malcolm X on my back arm… At the fans request. Good idea…..FOLLOW @carlos_macedo NOW & tell him what portrait to get on my other back arm…..#leggggggoooo”
29. ‘BEEF’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘BEEF’ Tattoo on his right arm.
Meaning: Time and again, ‘The Game’ is seen posting pictures of one of his favorites dishes, i.e., beef, on his Instagram account. To denote his love for the dish, The Game got a beef tattoo inked on his body.
30. ‘Hate It or Love It’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Hate It or Love It’ Tattoo on the upper portion of his chest.
Meaning: The Game got inked the name of his single ‘Hate It or Love It’ on the upper portion of his chest which was released on January 28, 2005.
31. ‘Graveyard with Headstones’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Graveyard with Headstones’ Tattoo on his right forearm.
Meaning: The Game has got a ‘graveyard with headstones’ tattoo inked on his right forearm with the names 2Pac, Jam Master Jay, and Eazy-E, inscribed on it.
32. ‘Nate Dogg Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Nate Dogg Portrait’ Tattoo on his left calf muscles.
Meaning: Nate Dogg was an American rapper, who died on March 15, 2011, because of multiple strokes. The Game got his portrait inked in 2013 and uploaded the picture on his Instagram account with the caption,
“Happy Birthday & R.I.P. o my BIG HOMIE “Nate D.O.G.G. …..Got this tribute tattoo @artisticelement2 today by my homie @RomanTattoos & I think it came out Dope As Fuck…..What y’all think ????? #tattoos #ArtisticElementII”
33. ‘San Francisco 49ers Logo’ Tattoo
34. ‘Bandana’ Tattoo
35. ‘Taylor’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Taylor’ Tattoo on his left hand.
Meaning: Earlier, The Game had ‘Taylor’ inked on his left hand. However, later, he got that tattoo covered with the portrait of Muhammad Ali.
36. ‘Muhammad Ali Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Muhammad Ali Portrait’ Tattoo on his left hand.
Meaning: Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and was regarded as one of the most significant sports figures and one of the greatest boxers of all time.
37. ‘Mike Tyson Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Mike Tyson Portrait’ Tattoo on his right hand.
Meaning: Mike Tyson is an American former professional boxer. This tattoo is inked by the tattoo artist, Nikko Hurtado.
38. ‘Muhammad Ali-Ali Bomeya’ Tattoo
39. ‘Gizmo’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Gizmo’ Tattoo on his left thigh.
Meaning: In January 2016, The Game uploaded this picture of ‘Gizmo’ tattoo on his Instagram account with the caption,
Session one pic of my @niki23gtr “Gizmo (from the Gremlins) hiding/staring from behind a bottle of Louis XIII” tattoo we started on my leg yesterday…. Excuse the ashy thigh but after 7 hours & him wiping it 1,000 times lol it’s a lil pale & swollen. Got this whole concept I’m doing based around things from my childhood that’s going to be dope once finished in LA this summer……. Glad I finally got to get tatted by one of my favorite tattoo artists in the world 💉💉💉💉 👌🏾”
40. ‘Marijuana Leaf’ Tattoo
41. ‘Crown’ Tattoo
42. ‘Dia De Los Muertos version tattoo of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes’ Tattoo
43. ‘HCT 630 03’ Tattoo
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Tattoo: ‘HCT 630 03’ Tattoo behind his left ear.
Meaning: This tattoo refers to the son of The Game ‘Harlem Caron Taylor’ who was born on June 30, 2003.
44. ‘Butterfly’ Tattoo
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Tattoo: ‘Butterfly’ Tattoo on the right side of his face.
Meaning: Earlier, The game had got a ‘butterfly’ tattoo inked on the right side of his face. This tattoo is a sign of new beginnings. However, later, he got this tattoo-covered with an L.A. Dodgers logo tattoo.
45. ‘L.A. Dodgers Logo’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘L.A. Dodgers Logo’ Tattoo on the right side of his face.
Meaning: The Los Angeles Dodgers is an American professional baseball team in L.A. California.
46. ‘HARLEM’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘HARLEM’ Tattoo on the right side of his collar bones.
Meaning: ‘HARLEM’ is the name of the son of The Game.
47. ‘JUSTICE’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘JUSTICE’ Tattoo on the left side of his collar bones.
Meaning: ‘JUSTICE’ is also the name of The Game’s son.
48. ‘Billboard’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Billboard’ Tattoo on his right forearm.
Meaning: The Game got this tattoo in the memory of his friend ‘Billboard’.
49. ‘Pigeon’ Tattoo
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Tattoo: ‘Pigeon’ Tattoo on his left arm.
Meaning: The pigeon tattoo represents unconditional love, faith, loyalty, and freedom.
50. ‘Clown’ Tattoo
51. ‘Unidentified’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Unidentified’ Tattoo on his left arm.
Meaning: No clear piece of information regarding this tattoo is available.
52. ‘LAX’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘LAX’ Tattoo on his right forearm.
Meaning: ‘LAX’ is the third studio album of The Game, released on August 26, 2008.
53. ‘American Flag’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘American Flag’ Tattoo just below his chest.
Meaning: The Game has got inked the flag of his country just below his chest.
54. ‘Hurricane Shoes Logo’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Hurricane Shoes Logo’ Tattoo on his left arm.
Meaning: ‘Hurricane Shoes Logo’ tattoo on his left arm that continues till his left elbow.
55. ‘G-Unot’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘G-Unot’ Tattoo on his left arm.
Meaning: The Game got this tattoo inked because of his feud with 50 Cent and the American hip hop group ‘G-Unit.’ The Game was publicly dismissed by 50 Cent on a live radio interview, from the G-Unit group in 2005.
56. ‘Michael Jordan Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Michael Jordon Portrait’ Tattoo on the right side of his back.
Meaning: Michael Jordan is a former American basketball player, who is widely considered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
57. ‘Cross’ Tattoo
58. ‘B’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘B’ Tattoo on his neck, right arm, and right hand.
Meaning: This ‘B’ tattoo is the logo of The Black Wallstreet, an African-American business district.
59. ‘Aaliyah’ Tattoo
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Tattoo: ‘Aaliyah’ Tattoo on his body.
Meaning: Aaliyah was an American singer who died in a plane crash in the Bahamas after filming the music video ‘Rock The Boat’.
60. ‘Unidentified’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Unidentifed’ Tattoo on the right side of his neck.
Meaning: An unidentified writing is inked on the right side of his neck. No information regarding this tattoo is available.
61. ‘Unidentified’ Tattoos
No information regarding these tattoos is available.
62. ‘Glimpse of Faces of Children’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Glimpse of Faces of Children’ Tattoo on his back.
Meaning: The Game got a glimpse of faces of his children Harlem Caron Taylor, King Justice Taylor, and California “Cali” Dream Taylor, inked on his back.
63. ‘Unidentified Patterns’ Tattoo
64. ‘Tribute to Kobe Bryant’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Tribute to Kobe Bryant’ Tattoo above his left eyebrow.
Meaning: On February 12, 2020, The Game got the tattoo of Kobe Bryant’s signature with his original jersey number 8, inked above his left eyebrow. Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player, who along with his daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, got killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on January 26, 2020. On February 12, 2020, The Game shared the pictures of this tattoo on his Instagram account with the caption,
♾ F O R E V E R”
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