The Game is making headlines after showing to subject an oblique warning to Adin Ross about coming to Los Angeles, a remark many on-line are linking to Ross’s current criticism of Kendrick Lamar.
In a brand new clip circulating on Instagram, N3on requested The Game whether or not he was “cool with Adin,” explaining that the Kick streamer wished to return to L.A. to movie new content material. The Game replied that he does rock with Ross, however solely underneath one main situation.
“Adin’s got to check in first,” The Game mentioned. “It seems like he’s coming out here and he’s thinking he gon’ do what he want to do. But this is L.A.”
The remark instantly set social media buzzing. While The Game by no means talked about Kendrick Lamar by identify within the clip, followers shortly related the dots. Ross has spent the previous month taking repeated pictures at Kendrick through the rapper’s back-and-forth with Drake, accusing him of being overrated and mocking his music on stream. The criticism sparked backlash from Kendrick’s fiercely loyal L.A. fan base, who’ve made it clear they aren’t amused.
The Game, a Compton native and longtime defender of Los Angeles artists, appeared to be responding to that power. His “check in” comment echoed the unstated cultural code usually referenced in L.A. hip-hop circles that outsiders speaking recklessly about native legends ought to tread fastidiously when getting into the town.