The Game is reflecting on the 12 year anniversary of his hugely successful debut album “The Documentary” and selling 10 million copies of it.
The West Coast rapper post a lengthy message on Instagram reflecting on his most successful project by far to date. In his post, The Game thanks Dr. Dre who mentored him in his early career and even his past labelmate turn rival 50 Cent for giving him a shot at stardom.
The Compton rapper also thanked his kids, particularly his first born son for being an inspiration in his life.
“12 years ago today I dropped my 1st album. An album that would go on to sell 10 million copies worldwide & reshape my city & coast,” Game wrote. “I’m forever in debt to @DrDre for believing in my dream… [YOU] my fans for the support then & the ones that are still going hard for me at this very moment…. ain’t no ME without YOU ! @50cent for helping push it through the final stages…. my brother @BigFase100 & @ComptonGRide for helping birth what the world would know as #TheBlackWallStreet & last but not least… my son @hvrlemtaylor for being the motivation behind everything I put into this album.”
The Documentary was released on January 18, 2005 and was certified double platinum after selling over 2 million units that same year, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA. Since then the album had sold over 10 million copies and received raved reviews in hip hop circles. In 2015, The Game celebrated the 10-year anniversary with a tribute album The Documentary 2 and then 2.5.
