The Game Admits Dr. Dre & Eminem Were His “Cheat Code” During Verzuz Battle

During their Verzuz battle, The Game paused the music to deliver one of the most brutally honest moments of the night, addressing YG directly about their respective paths to West Coast rap royalty.

Acknowledging his own fortunate start, the Compton veteran admitted he entered the game with an absolute “cheat code”—having Dr. Dre and Eminem standing firmly behind him from day one.

He gave YG ultimate respect for building a massive career strictly on his own grit, pointing out that the Compton younger generation icon achieved West Coast dominance without that same legendary safety net.

Ending the tribute on a iconic note, Game handed over “red roses and white ceilings,” turning a competitive battle into a rare, self-aware display of mutual respect between two generations of rap legends. You can watch the segment below:

“LET ME GIVE YOUR FLOWERS….. LET ME GIVE YOUR RED ROSES….. WHITE CEILINGS”
*The Game looks at the crowd waiting for them to laugh*
BRO LLLMMFFAAOOO#VERZUZ pic.twitter.com/oxoItpz41h
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) July 24, 2026

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