The Game’s latest mixtape rollout has sparked fast dialogue thanks to at least one observe title that stands out from the remaining. As he prepares to launch Every Movie Needs a Trailer—produced by DJ Drama together with Mike & Keys—followers rapidly observed a music labeled “The Assassination of Candace Owens.” The artist revealed the complete lineup of songs on December 1, prompting widespread dialog about whether or not the observe was aimed on the conservative commentator.

Two days later, TMZ posted a quick interview with The Game wherein he broke down the that means behind the title. According to him, the selection was impressed by latest feedback Owens has made publicly. “Recently I’ve been seeing conspiracy theories about Candace Owens from herself, you know, self-admitted,” he stated. “She feels like people are conspiring [against] her. So what it was is more so an assassination of the character. So I just used that because it’s current news, but the song is not about Candace.” He additionally emphasised the artistic strategy behind it, including, “I’m a rapper, we use metaphors, you know?”

When requested whether or not he anticipated Owens to fireplace again, The Game didn’t categorical any concern. “Nah, I’m not worried about Candace. But then again, you gotta hear the song,” he informed TMZ. He additionally complimented her mind, calling her “real smart” and “intelligent,” earlier than making it clear he was prepared for no matter response may come: “But if she comes for me, you know, it is what it is.”

Owens has discovered herself referenced in hip-hop earlier than. Earlier this 12 months, she was talked about in Jay Electronica’s 2025 observe “@RealCandaceO …Tell Us More!” the place he rapped, “The whole world is phony/I’m exposing like Candace Owens and Brigitte Macron,” including her to a lineage of political figures woven into rap commentary.