Mackwop Clarifies Rumors Between The Game and Kendrick Lamar

At 23:15, Mackwop responds to chat questions regarding longstanding rumors that West Coast rapper The Game attempted to sign Kendrick Lamar during the early stages of his career under the Black Wall Street banner.

Mackwop pushes back against the rumor at 23:45, explaining that The Game was not trying to sign Kendrick Lamar because Game already had his own Compton artist, Compton Life, who attended high school alongside Mackwop and Kendrick. Mackwop clarifies at 24:30 that while there was mutual respect among the artists, the narrative that Game attempted to sign Kendrick is a misconception.

Mackwop gives credit to The Game at 25:50 for consistently supporting West Coast talent, emphasizing that Game frequently featured emerging artists on his mixtapes, brought them on tour, and provided a massive platform for the region. He argues at 27:00 that Game's contributions to West Coast hip-hop deserve respect regardless of internet rumors.

Ultimately, Mackwop concludes at 29:10 that history often gets distorted on online forums, but those who were actually present in Compton during that era know the real relationships and business dynamics between the artists.