The Game made his support for Drake clear during his highly anticipated VERZUZ battle against YG, pausing the show to give the Toronto rapper a public shout-out before performing their collaboration, “100.”
The two Compton artists faced off in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 23, delivering a night centered on their respective catalogs and contributions to West Coast hip-hop. Before beginning the 2015 record, The Game briefly addressed the crowd and made it known that outside opinions would not affect his relationship with Drake.
“Shout out to the boy. I don’t give a fuck how a n*a feel about it,**” The Game told the audience before launching into the track.
Drake was not physically present at the event, but his music still became part of the evening. Along with The Game performing “100,” YG included “Who Do You Love?”, his 2014 collaboration with Drake, during his own portion of the battle.
The moment attracted attention because The Game has continued to speak positively about Drake, even as the Canadian superstar remains one of the most debated figures in hip-hop. Earlier in 2026, The Game argued that the rap scene had lost some excitement during Drake’s quieter period, praising his ability to create records that bring energy back into clubs and public spaces.
🚨 The Game Plays His Drake Collaboration “100” During His Verzuz Performance And Let It Be Known He Still Rocking With Drake No Matter Who Hate 👀 pic.twitter.com/wFFNI6KFP3
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Released in 2015, “100” became one of the standout collaborations from The Game’s catalog, pairing his direct storytelling with a memorable Drake hook. The record remains closely associated with the chemistry between the two artists, making it a fitting selection for a VERZUZ stage built around recognizable records and career-defining moments.
The Game and YG’s battle also opened with a surprise appearance from Travis Barker, who joined The Game for “Dope Boys” and helped bring additional live energy to the event.
VERZUZ officially promoted the matchup as YG versus The Game, with the event streaming through Apple Music, Complex and the platform’s official channels.
While the night was designed to celebrate the catalogs of two major Compton rappers, The Game’s unexpected Drake salute quickly became one of its most discussed moments. By performing “100” and publicly standing behind his longtime collaborator, The Game made sure Drake’s name remained part of the conversation even without an appearance from the rapper himself.
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