The Game, whose romantic history is well documented, has recently taken a more solitary approach to dating. Lately, he’s been trying his luck in Instagram DMs, relying on a quirky, if perplexing, pick-up line. Late last night, he shared the phrase he’s been sending: “F3.” As screenshots reveal, it leaves recipients momentarily baffled—exactly the effect he seems to want—before landing the punchline: “Oh sh*t… my bad, I saw a snack & thought it was a vending machine.”

The tactic hasn’t quite won over the ladies, and a few have called him out for reusing it. In response, The Game announced he’s retiring “F3,” much to the amusement of followers. His post read, “F3 is now officially retired [skull emoji peace out emoji] …….. we shot, we scored.. we had a good run… on to bigger n better things now. F4 coming soon [laughing emojis].” Ludacris joined the fun with a string of laughing emojis, while one fan joked, “Ayo [laughing emoji] unplug the whole vending machine atp.”

The Game Teases Fans with Humor, Hints, and a Diamond Update

Supporters encouraged him to keep experimenting. “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it bro, just go to a different playing field [laughing emoji],” one wrote. Another added, “Do your thing OG, fisherman uses the same rod to catch different fish.” Though it might sting a bit, The Game appears to be taking it all in stride with good humor.

Meanwhile, the veteran rapper drew attention for updating his Instagram profile picture to a diamond—a symbol shared by several of Drake’s affiliates. While the change sparked speculation about a possible collaboration, others, including football star Johnny Manziel, have adopted the same icon, tempering the excitement. Still, fans remain hopeful that the next move from the West Coast veteran could be just around the corner.