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The Documentary

(2005, Rap, by The Game, Label: Aftermath)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Some interesting music here, but NOT for kids.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Racial epithets abound.
  • Violence:

    Many references to violence, dead friends, prison.
  • Sex:

    Sexy and sexist at times.
  • Language:

    Very strong language.
  • Consumerism:

    A few brand names mentioned.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A few drug/drinking references.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Documentary

Parents need to know that many kids will want to listen to this very popular CD, but we don't recommend it for anyone under 17. If you can get past the strong language, violence, and mature content (not to mention the name-dropping), there's some interesting, straight-from-the-heart music and an opportunity for suburban families to get an eye-opening look at gang life in Compton, California.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the history of rap/hip-hop music, and whether they think it is possible to capture the essence of places like Compton without the inclusion of explicit words and themes.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    West Coast Ressurection

    The Documentary Was a great CD. It shows games lyrical quality and his gangsta personality. Some of games material is profane and violent but what is more important is the heart that is seen in some of the songs. Start from scratch and Like father like son show a side of game that how we do and westside story don't. Many great producers like just blaze and dr dre also help this album

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0

    A must have for any mature teen or adult's music library

    There is very strong language, not to mention almost constant violence. However if you can get past the explicit content it has some educational value when it comes to looking at real gang life in compton that some families are not aware of. There is mild commercialism and the sleeve has pictures of guns, not to mention strong language and pictures of The Game's fellow gangsters flicking off the camera.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 0.0

    Not to bad

    The language is really the only thing to worry about, the only song{I know of} that includes sexual content is 'How we do'. And when I say apropriate for kids my age, I really ment in the middle.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    hmmm....NO.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0

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