Don't Shoot Explained

Don't Shoot
Cover:	TheGameDontShoot.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	the Game featuring Rick Ross,, Diddy, Fabolous, Wale, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Yo Gotti, Currensy, Problem, King Pharaoh and TGT
Released:	August 27, 2014
Recorded:	2014
Length:	6:08
Producer:	Luney Tunez, Isabella Summers
Chronology:	The Game
Prev Title:	Or Nah
Prev Year:	2014
Next Title:	Ryda
Next Year:	2015

"Don't Shoot" is a single by American rapper the Game, featuring Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Diddy, Fabolous, Wale, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Yo Gotti, Curren$y, Problem, King and recording group TGT performing the chorus. The Game's daughter also joins in at the end but is uncredited. The song is a tribute to Michael Brown.^[1]

Background

The song was released in the United States on August 27, 2014.^[2] A number of other songs came out soon after the furor over the shooting of Michael Brown and perceived similar incidents, such as "Be Free" by J. Cole and "Black Rage" by Lauryn Hill. "Don't Shoot" mentions other black men killed under notorious circumstances, such as Emmett Till, Ezell Ford, Trayvon Martin, and Sean Bell.^[3]

Notes and References

Weingarten. Christopher R.. Rolling Stone. Hear the Game, Rick Ross, Diddy and More Join Forces for Ferguson on 'Don't Shoot' . August 27, 2014.
Stutz . Colin. Billboard. The Game Assembles All-Star Hip-Hop Crew for Michael Brown Tribute, 'Don't Shoot' . August 27, 2014.
News: Hip Hop Heavyweights Collaborate On Ferguson-Inspired Track 'Don't Shoot' . Dickerson . Jessica . The Huffington Post. August 29, 2014.
Web site: https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0=ts_chart_artistname%3AThe%20Game&f[1]=ss_chart_search_title%3A%2ADon%27t%20Shoot%2A&f[2]=itm_field_chart_id%3ABubbling%20Under%20R%26b/hip-hop%20Songs&f[3]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=1&artist=The%20Game&title=Don%27t%20Shoot Chart Search – The Game - Don't Shoot]. Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for The Game. May 23, 2019.