[2] However, Game refused to let the snub derail his plans for promotion, so he still vowed to release the video online so fans can form their own opinions about the controversy for themselves.

Later on March 2, 2011, it was confirmed by producers Cool & Dre via their Twitter that the first official single from the album would be titled "Red Nation".

[8] On March 8, 2011, it was officially announced by Sean "Diddy" Combs via his Twitter that the single would indeed feature rapper Lil Wayne.

"[13] Navy SEAL Robert J. O'Neill said he was listening to Red Nation on the helicopter into Pakistan during Operation Neptune Spear.

[14][15] In the United States, "Red Nation" debuted at the number 62 position on the Billboard Hot 100, on the issue dated April 30, 2011.

The video was shot on April 5, 2011, underneath the 4th Street Bridge in downtown Los Angeles, California, Game stood surrounded by smoldering dirt and flashing red lights.

[17] The video was directed by Parris, whose recent work includes Enrique Iglesias' "Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)" and Diddy-Dirty Money's "Angels".

[3][4] On March 15, 2011, Game performed the song for the first time live at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California.

[citation needed] On May 23, 2011, Game performed the song live on the Lopez Tonight show with DJ Skee and Skeetox.