Ye and The Game Team Up for Tribute Track ‘Tina’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and rapper The Game have collaborated on a new track titled “Tina,” which serves as a tribute to Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé. The song emerged from a series of provocative Instagram posts, showcasing a creative journey that began with playful banter and culminated in a full music video.

The unexpected partnership was announced late Monday when Ye declared his new role as a producer for The Game’s upcoming album, “Documentary 3,” set for release later this year. Their collaboration gained traction after Ye shared a screenshot of The Game’s direct message to Knowles, alongside a humorous clip featuring her on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” In the clip, Ye suggested, “Game finna slide,” indicating that there was more to their interaction.

In the studio, The Game recorded his verses while Ye captured the moment on camera, leading to the filming of a full music video. The track creatively integrates quotes from Knowles’ talk show appearance and references Tina Turner‘s classic hit, “What’s Love Got to Do With It.” The Game’s lyrics express his nervousness and excitement about their social media interaction with Knowles, saying, “I see my Destiny’s Child / DMing was stressing me out / Nervous, my stomach in knots / So I took a couple of shots.”

The music video features Ye and The Game in masked attire, which adds a layer of intrigue to the performance. A member from Ye’s team described the collaborative process as organic, stating, “Then five minutes later, an Instagram post turned into a song. And now, everybody stops laughing and everybody’s in awe.” The creative spirit was further fueled by Jim Jones, who also joined in on the project while working on his own album.

Despite the buzz generated by the track, it has yet to be released on streaming platforms, as Ye continues to navigate sample clearance issues. There has been no comment from Beyoncé or Tina Knowles regarding the song at the time of this reporting.

As the excitement surrounding the collaboration grows, fans eagerly await the potential features of “Tina” on The Game’s next album, marking yet another unexpected twist in Ye’s evolving career. Known for his bold artistic choices, Ye continues to redefine the boundaries of hip-hop collaboration.