To Game, beef is probably just another way to achieve his never ending goal of mentioning other rappers in his songs. Just like he probably didn't shoplift the Chronic and Illmatic on the same day, or hop on a skateboard with Pharrell, or have sexual intercourse with Mya (well...), it is likely that he never actually had any animosity towards anybody he has dissed. Let's face it, he likes to say people's names in his songs, and disses allow him the pleasure of talking about someone else for potentially an entire track. Real beef may get mutually squashed on occasion, but Game's single-handed attempts to squash nearly every "beef" he has had raises questions as to its legitimacy - questions only furthered by his latest overtures toward his once arch-nemesis, 50 Cent.
Despite his lengthy history of beef backtracking, one could always take solace in the fact that at least this one beef was real. Or so it seemed. In a series of recent tweets, however, Game, seemingly out of nowhere, repeatedly suggested to 50 Cent that they reconcile for a G-Unit reunion. 50, however, didn’t seem to think it was such a good idea. Perhaps, 50 cent recalled the “G-Unot” movement Game tried to orchestrate, or the damn near 50 diss tracks Game released aimed at the remaining G-Unit members. Or perhaps more likely, 50 Cent observed Game’s above-described bitch-assedness and felt that he no longer exemplifies the G-Unit image, which is sad considering that even Tony Yayo does.
Despite his lengthy history of beef backtracking, one could always take solace in the fact that at least this one beef was real. Or so it seemed. In a series of recent tweets, however, Game, seemingly out of nowhere, repeatedly suggested to 50 Cent that they reconcile for a G-Unit reunion. 50, however, didn’t seem to think it was such a good idea. Perhaps, 50 cent recalled the “G-Unot” movement Game tried to orchestrate, or the damn near 50 diss tracks Game released aimed at the remaining G-Unit members. Or perhaps more likely, 50 Cent observed Game’s above-described bitch-assedness and felt that he no longer exemplifies the G-Unit image, which is sad considering that even Tony Yayo does.
While 50 Cent doesn’t seem to be in the business of making good music anymore, he is still in business and his pockets are still sufficiently fat thanks to lightly flavored water products. What's more, even 50’s bad music outsells Game’s good stuff since leaving G-Unit (even Before I Self Destruct, which sold like the piece of crap it was, has still managed to sell more than the zero units that Game's oft-delayed R.E.D. album has moved thus far). Furthermore, Lloyd Banks is looking like he might just blow the hell up with his next release. So it is easy to see why 50 and G-Unit are reluctant to accept a truce.
However, there is a good chance that a G-Unit reunion would be a pretty big deal and be very beneficial for all involved. Still, you have to admire 50’s resolve. It is as if he is saying “I’d rather chill with the money I have, make bad music, lose 100 pounds and just watch you suffer than make millions and give you a cent.” What Game doesn't seem to understand is that just because he decides that he's done playing "beef", doesn't mean all is forgiven. What Game also doesn't seem to understand is that nobody really cares about him. Doctor's Advocate and L.A.X. were solid albums and sold peanuts. Supposedly, this man has a classic on his hands with R.E.D. and yet it has the buzz of a new Skee-Lo single. There is no reason for anyone to bother making up with him (aside from Young Buck, who is even broker than him). He has nothing to offer. As a result, Game must now wait until Belly 3 starts shooting to get a meal (assuming they can afford craft services).
You should probably just give him that Belvedere and Banana Snapple back now.
However, there is a good chance that a G-Unit reunion would be a pretty big deal and be very beneficial for all involved. Still, you have to admire 50’s resolve. It is as if he is saying “I’d rather chill with the money I have, make bad music, lose 100 pounds and just watch you suffer than make millions and give you a cent.” What Game doesn't seem to understand is that just because he decides that he's done playing "beef", doesn't mean all is forgiven. What Game also doesn't seem to understand is that nobody really cares about him. Doctor's Advocate and L.A.X. were solid albums and sold peanuts. Supposedly, this man has a classic on his hands with R.E.D. and yet it has the buzz of a new Skee-Lo single. There is no reason for anyone to bother making up with him (aside from Young Buck, who is even broker than him). He has nothing to offer. As a result, Game must now wait until Belly 3 starts shooting to get a meal (assuming they can afford craft services).
You should probably just give him that Belvedere and Banana Snapple back now.
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