The Game has been helping firefighters on the ground in Los Angeles.
The ‘California Vacation’ hitmaker – whose real name is Jayceon Terrell Taylor – has given a hand with the relief efforts for the wildfires in the city, with his duties having included handing out essentials to those battling the blazes and assisting with the rescue of lost and abandoned pets. Local shelters have reported receiving hundreds of displaced animals since the fires began.
“We came out here this morning with blankets, pillows, coffee, bananas, water — just anything we can, you know, bring to help these firemen out here on the wake-up, man,” he said in a video shared to Instagram on Sunday (12.01.25). Emergency response teams have been working around the clock, with shifts lasting up to 24 hours.
“They’re doing big, amazing things here.”
The 45-year-old rapper then told how he was off to Altadena to “rescue some animals and drop off at the shelter”. The Altadena area has been particularly affected, with over 1,000 acres burned in the surrounding regions.
He added: “Then we’re gonna hit the other side of town and probably pull up on a few of the homies doing work over there.”
The Game urged other people to help with the relief efforts however they can. Local organizations have reported a surge in volunteer applications following his social media posts.
“It’s just a time where everybody needs everybody, you know?” he said. “It’s like one of those times in America where everybody just needs to hone in on what’s going on here and do anything that you can to help.”
The ‘Block Wars’ hitmaker is proud to be part of the relief efforts but admitted he was shocked that firefighters keep thanking him for his assistance. Community support has been crucial in maintaining morale among emergency responders.
“Me + my team have been down here with the brave men + women fire fighters on the ground day in + day out assisting anyway I can to make their days a little easier,” he captioned the post. The relief effort has brought together volunteers from across California.
“The hearts + level of humility in each + every soul down here is a beautiful thing to witness + be a part of. These fighters are coming from all over the city, state + country to help put an end to what has been a long week of catastrophic events caused by these fires. Fire departments from neighboring states have sent additional resources and personnel.”
“They kept thanking me for being here… and in my mind I’m like, ‘No, THANK YOU!!!’ for doing the unimaginable in a time of pure terror + despair. My heart goes out to each + every person directly affected + those watching from all over the world who are mentally in pieces over what has happened in my city.”
“I am here for Los Angeles + I will always be here to do my part. To everyone calling me.. asking how they can help, stay locked in to my page as I’ll be posting information, links etc to get everyone in a position to assist. Love – The Game”
The wildfires have already consumed over 5,000 acres of land, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. Weather conditions remain challenging, with high winds and low humidity contributing to the rapid spread of the fires. Local authorities have established multiple emergency shelters across the region, providing temporary housing for displaced families and their pets.
The Game’s involvement has helped raise awareness about the severity of the situation and has inspired other celebrities and community leaders to join the relief efforts. Local businesses have also stepped up, providing supplies and support to both firefighters and affected residents. The Los Angeles Emergency Management Department continues to coordinate with various agencies and volunteers to ensure efficient distribution of resources and support services.
