The Game Denies Exploiting Nipsey Hussle's Legacy

The Game is facing backlash over claims that he’s exploiting Nipsey Hussle.

Earlier this week, the Compton rapper announced the name of his newly-launched label Prolific Records, which was inspired by the late rapper. Along with the label, he also dropped a Prolific merch collection, which sold out upon its initial release.

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Shout to all my day 1 fans & those who supported @prolificrecordsla..... we completely SOLD OUT of everything !!!!! For all those asking when we will have more merch... TOMORROW we will be fully re-stocked !!! #PRLA

A post shared by The Game (@losangelesconfidential) on Oct 16, 2019 at 3:49pm PDT

However, some on social media have accused Game of trying to capitalise off Nipsey’s legacy.

No one was really using the word “Prolific” as much until Nipsey passed. Then here comes The Game wanting to brand it.

— Kayla Nicole (@_iamkaylaveee) October 17, 2019

The Game is really doing his best to profit off of Nipsey Hussle lol he’s sick. Even Nips friends are mad about it pic.twitter.com/QGx7oV4jwh

— . (@YaniG4L) October 17, 2019

The Game has responded to the criticism, claiming that he chose the “Prolific” name as an homage to his late friend.

Following Nipsey’s passing in March, Game penned daily tributes to him on social media and also got a portrait of the slain MC tatted on his back. He is now gearing up to release his final album Born 2 Rap in November.