The Game's song "Outro (Red Bandana)" is the closing track of his album "LAX" released in 2008. In this song, The Game addresses various topics and delivers several disses towards fellow rapper 50 Cent. The lyrics of the song mainly revolve around The Game's gang affiliation and his loyalty to his gang, Blackwall Street. He proudly wears a red bandana, which is a symbol of his association with the Bloods gang. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that every person in the hood knows that The Game wears a red bandana. The first verse showcases The Game's gangster image and his experiences in the streets. He describes himself as a renegade gangbanger who has been involved in gang activities all his life. He mentions being a drug dealer and his association with other rappers such as 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, and Young Buck. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing that The Game's gang affiliation is widely known, even by other gang members such as the Pirus and the Crips. In the second verse, The Game defends his gangster image and addresses critics who claim he is not authentic or hasn't experienced the streets. He mentions growing up in Compton with drug-addicted parents and being introduced to the drug trade at a young age. He further criticizes other rappers who have disrespected him but later sought collaboration with Dr. Dre, a prominent figure in the rap industry. The chorus is repeated once more, reinforcing The Game's image and reputation as a gang member who wears a red bandana. The outro serves as a diss towards 50 Cent. The Game insults 50 Cent's clothes, shoes, movies, and overall popularity. He claims to have taken 50 Cent's style and implies that he is far superior to him lyrically. He also mentions upcoming projects, including his album "Hurricanes" and the DVD "Stop Snitchin Stop Lyin." Overall, "Outro (Red Bandana)" showcases The Game's loyalty to his gang and his confrontational attitude towards rivals, particularly 50 Cent.
