Introduction: The Game Claims He Hung Up On Michael Jackson For Trying To Squash His Beef With 50 Cent
The Game is detailing a phone call he says took place in 2005, claiming Michael Jackson personally reached out to him during his fallout with 50 Cent.
According to The Game’s new appearance on Club Shay Shay, he was on tour in Vancouver when his manager told him Michael Jackson was on the phone. He says Jackson’s team kept him on hold for nearly thirty minutes before the singer joined the call.
In the interview, The Game states that Jackson complimented “How We Do,” calling the record “magical.”
He says Jackson praised the chemistry between him and 50 Cent, despite the public tension between them at the time.
The Game explains that during the conversation, Jackson asked him why he and 50 Cent were at odds.
He then says Jackson suggested they come together for a collaboration intended for Jackson’s next album. The Game says he declined the suggestion and ended the call.
The interview places the phone call within the timeline of The Game’s early career, shortly after the release of The Documentary, and during his separation from G-Unit.
Michael Jackson’s Reported Praise For “How We Do”
In the interview, The Game says Michael Jackson praised his single “How We Do.” He states that Jackson repeatedly called the song “magical” while explaining what he liked about the collaboration.
According to The Game, Jackson mentioned details about the track’s production and delivery, pointing out the musical elements that stood out to him. The Game describes Jackson as sounding enthusiastic about the energy of the record and the success it was gaining at the time.
He says the conversation shifted from praise to questions about his relationship with 50 Cent. The Game says Jackson specifically asked why he and 50 were feuding, before introducing the idea of a reconciliation record.
No additional details were offered about whether any follow-up communication took place after the call.