G-Unit was founded shortly after 50 Cent left Columbia Records. The original members were: 50 Cent, Bang Em Smurf, Domination, Lloyd Banks, Sha Money XL & Tony Yayo. These rappers collectively established the group as a whole in 2000; however, after Yayo got a prison sentence 50 Cent signed Young Buck and along with himself and Banks became the three faces of G-Unit. Smurf and Domination left the group due to some problems with the General, 50 Cent.
After being shot, 50 Cent signed to Interscope Records. Due to the success of his commercial debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin', he was granted his own record label. This was when 50 and Sha Money XL founded G-Unit Records.
The group continued to work hard and released several mixtape series which earned them a lot of attention in the rap industry. The most prominent of these being 50 Cent Is the Future, God's Plan, No Mercy, No Fear and Automatic Gunfire. G-Unit have also started a mixtape series with their DJ, DJ Whoo Kid, called G-Unit Radio.
These mixtapes gave them a gigantic buzz throughout New York City, which eventually led to 50's first solo album Get Rich or Die Tryin' selling over 12 million copies.
Before the group had a chance to record its debut album, Tony Yayo was sentenced to prison for a gun-possession charge as well as bail-jumping. During Tony Yayo's prison sentence, the group signed Nashville rapper, Young Buck. They continued their activity, working on yet more mixtape recordings. In particular, their 'G-Unit Remix' to 50 Cent's "P.I.M.P." was successful.
During Tony Yayo's prison sentence, G-Unit recorded their debut album, Beg for Mercy. The album was quickly released on November 14, 2003 to combat bootlegging and had significant commercial success. Tony Yayo made only two appearances on the album, both on songs that were recorded before his arrest. The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard charts and sold over 4 million units.
50 Cent later went on to sign The Game, Mobb Deep, M.O.P., Olivia, Spider Loc andMase. The Game was asked to be put in the group by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. 50 Cent agreed, and gave 7 of his records which was supposed to go on his second LP The Massacre. After The Game went on the radio and said that he had no problems with some rappers 50 Cent had issues with, 50 felt that Game was disloyal and kicked him out of the group, which lead to the infamous G-Unit vs. The Game/Black Wallstreet meet and beat off.
Ahhh Shit
G-Unit Lyrics
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Please just leave me alone
I told you the last time, please leave me alone
(We want the officer who did the choke
As well as the officers that stood around)
(Ahhh shit)
(Ahhh shit)
With your hands up you still getting shot
(Ahhh shit)
Here they come now, they out on patrol
(Ahhh shit)
They killed a few, they finna kill some more
Walked in here on that bullshit, I been turnt up all day bustin' shots
Ever since Mike Brown went down, my whole city like "fuck a cop"
Run the red light, fuck the stop
Bust his head when you pump the Glock
Got my bread up, I run the block
I don't play around with you bombaclots
Bring it you to you if you really want this
My heart cold, I'll send you somethin' hot
Blowing kush, but I'm stayin' focused
'Cause niggas move when they think you not
That shit got my brother shot
Standin' right in front of his mother's spot
But that got about ten of them popped
And last night another one of them dropped
We don't do no peace treaties, no backing down, no calling quits
Kidd Kidd tell these niggas how quick Buck can get on my New Orleans shit
Like, what ay, say, bro, you must not know me
You want war? Okay
(Ahhh shit)
Now why the fuck did you call them cops?
(Ahhh shit)
With your hands up you still getting shot
(Ahhh shit)
Here they come now, they out on patrol
(Ahhh shit)
They killed a few, they finna kill some more
(Ahhh shit)
Man, who the fuck done dialed 9-1-1?
(Ahhh shit)
Now who the fuck done dialed 9-1-1?
(Ahhh shit)
See the lights flashing, now here they come
(Ahhh shit)
Now who the fuck done dialed 9-1-1?
Let's stomp 'em out with both feet
They gon' patch him up like a slow leak
Rest in Peace to Ezell middle finger to the police
Fuck y'all with no grease, no justice, no peace
They did Mike wrong like Cochise ain't nobody getting no sleep
Now they sayin' we ignant, Buck is you rolling with me?
My hoodie on like Trayvon, I'mma give Zimmerman the business
Where I go my niggas follow, hollow points thrown like a spiral
It's go time, show time, get clapped like the Apollo
I'm trapped out like fuck y'all, I'll abide by this gun law
Unless you gon' do me like Eric Gardner
If you catch me smokin' on my cigar
Put my hands up and you pull your pistol
Just because I'm a hood nigga
This full clip gon' full flip you
(Ahhh shit)
Now why the fuck did you call them cops?
(Ahhh shit)
With your hands up you still getting shot
(Ahhh shit)
Here they come now, they out on patrol
(Ahhh shit)
They killed a few, they finna kill some more
(Ahhh shit)
Man, who the fuck done dialed 9-1-1?
(Ahhh shit)
Now who the fuck done dialed 9-1-1?
(Ahhh shit)
See the lights flashing, now here they come
(Ahhh shit)
Now who the fuck done dialed 9-1-1?
(I can't breathe, I can't breathe)
(I can't breathe, I can't breathe)
(I can't breathe, I can't breathe)
Once again, police beating up on people (Back up, and get all ya stuff, back up)
All he did was break up a fight and this is what happens for breaking up a fight
(This is a disgrace, there's a test in this city and we intend to keep the pressure off)
(Let's continue to show this nation who we are, continue to show this country who we are)
The lyrics of G-Unit's "Ahhh Shit" touches on police brutality, systemic racism and the killings of innocent black men. The lines "Now why the fuck did you call them cops?/With your hands up you still getting shot" directly condemn the police force for the atrocities against the black community. The song references the killing of Mike Brown and Trayvon Martin, the injustice and lack of accountability from the police department, and the consequent protest and violent encounters in American cities. The chorus "Now who the fuck done dialed 9-1-1?" adds to the notion that it is the people's responsibility to call out the injustice and for the police to recognize that their actions have brought backlash.
The verses have a defiant and aggressive tone, with lines like "Let's stomp 'em out with both feet/They gon' patch him up like a slow leak," however, the chorus repeatedly reminds the listener that the police will continue to kill, and people will continue to die until accountability is taken. The lines "I'm trapped out like fuck y'all, I'll abide by this gun law/Unless you gon' do me like Eric Gardner" highlights the fact that African Americans don't feel protected by the police and are therefore forced to protect themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm minding my business officer, I'm minding my business
I am not causing any trouble and would like to be left alone by the police.
Please just leave me alone
I am not interested in interacting with the police.
I told you the last time, please leave me alone
I have previously requested to be left alone and would like this request to be respected.
Now why the fuck did you call them cops?
Why did you feel the need to involve the police in this situation?
With your hands up you still getting shot
Even if you follow police instructions and raise your hands, they may still use deadly force against you.
Here they come now, they out on patrol
The police are on their way to the scene of the incident.
They killed a few, they finna kill some more
The police have a history of using excessive force and may cause harm or death.
We don't do no peace treaties, no backing down, no calling quits
We do not believe in making peace agreements or surrendering to the police.
My hoodie on like Trayvon, I'mma give Zimmerman the business
I am wearing a hoodie in honor of Trayvon Martin and will stand up to those who have wronged us.
I can't breathe, I can't breathe
I am being suffocated and unable to breathe due to police intervention.
Once again, police beating up on people (Back up, and get all ya stuff, back up)
The police are using unnecessary force and people are being harmed.
All he did was break up a fight and this is what happens for breaking up a fight
Even those trying to prevent conflict and maintain peace may be met with police brutality and harm.
(This is a disgrace, there's a test in this city and we intend to keep the pressure off)
The actions of the police are shameful and we will continue to advocate for change and accountability.
(Let's continue to show this nation who we are, continue to show this country who we are)
We will continue to stand up for our rights and demand justice in the face of police brutality.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Curtis Jackson, Curtis Stewart, David Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
"I'm minding my business officer; I'm minding my business
Please just leave me alone
I told you the last time please leave me alone"
(We want the officer who did the choke
As well as the officers that stood around)
[Hook: 50 Cent]
(Ah shit) Now why the fuck did you call them cops?
(Ah shit) With your hands up you still getting shot
(Ah shit) Here they come now, they out on patrol
(Ah shit) They killed a few, they feeling to kill some more
[Verse 1: Young Buck]
Walked in here on that bullshit
I been turn't up all day bustin' shots
Ever since Mike Brown went down
My whole city like, "fuck a cop"
Run the red light, fuck a stop
Bust his head when you pump the Glock
Got my bread up, I run the block
I don't play around with you bombaclot
Bring it you to you if you really want this
My heart cold, I'll send you something hot
Blowing kush, but I'm staying focused
Cause niggas move when they think you not
That shit got my brother shot
Standing right in front of his mother's spot
But that got about ten of them popped
And last night another one of them dropped
We don't do no peace treaties
No backing down, no calling quits
Kidd Kidd tell these niggas how quick
Buck can get on my New Orleans shit
Like whodie, say bro, you must not know me
You want war? Okayyy
[Hook]
[Bridge: 50 Cent]
(Ahhh shit) Man, who the fuck done dialed 9-1-1?
(Ahhh shit) Now who the fuck done dialed 9-1-1?
(Ahhh shit) See the lights flashing, now here they come
(Ahhh shit) Now who the fuck done dialed 9-1-1?
[Verse 2: Kidd Kidd]
Let's stomp them out with both feet
They gon' patch him up like a slow leak
Rest in Peace to Ezell, middle finger to the police
Fuck y'all with no grease, no justice, no peace
They did Mike wrong like Cochise ain't nobody getting no sleep
Now they saying we ignant, Buck is you rolling with me?
My hoodie on like Trayvon, I'mma give Zimmerman the business
Where I go my niggas follow, hollow points thrown like a spiral
It's go time, show time, get clapped like the Apollo
I'm trapped out like fuck y'all, I'll abide by this gun law
Unless you gon' do me like Eric Garner
If you catch me smoking on my cigar
Put my hands up and you pull your pistol
Just because I'm a hood nigga
This full clip gon' full flip you
[Hook + Bridge]
[Outro]
(I can't breathe x6)
Once again, police beating up on people
All he did was break up a fight and this is what happens for breaking up a fight
This is a disgrace, there's a test in this city and we intend to keep the pressure on
(Let's continue to show this nation who we are, continue to show this country who we are...)
Authorities & The Rest
Firstly, Awesome Song!! Thanks for getting back in, it at it & giving us listeners some fresh G U again
The Unit somehow is better now as a Team and each individually were always good but after all successes and time to get better i.e. lyrically, heart, guts its a comprehensive delivery fellas
Way to unappreciated generally plus given circumstances. In history how rare it is to see any artist hip hop or any other genre to get better at their craft once superbig n shit ? next to never.
Also, when did LB get so lyrical pretty fucking impressed maybe the world might notice the unit for more that for being just stand up dudes but also certified artists as should be - legend(s) Really feeling my speakers when the U's on em!! kk is great mix to the whole mix & buck just priceless always was - more please! ! More like this one lads, not just for the subject. The songs U has of late have been literally shaking the whole house & upsetting the 50 odd joints that surround haha!!! Cheers stay Unit , thanks 50!!
thanks from oz!
To all the morons on comments that only slow the progress you hope for, you could benefit by not pushing further backwards i.e. need to think (period) without the blinkers on, its unity that's needed if trying get at & change any establishment (people minds really)..Anarchy? how will all get on haha peace China we love ya down here. Keep the shit in the news, media songs wherever possible, but dont stoop it only weakens(you) in the argument/battle etc. Telling supporters indiscriminately 'fuck off' is what your doing. That only makes sense if say, your a anti you troll trying to recruit more against it wont drum up positive results . you can't seriously be that stupid.. all the rest of your country should stand up as cause spastics are either more numerous or just more vocal? Either way they're helping you all race straight into the wall.
Freedom of speech doesn't mean every dumb cunt should be talking. Step back a minute. The world is with ya on this, if you let em..
Anyway enough of that, WTF does any of us non Americans know.. especially us multi cultural 'convicts' who get on providing you're ignorant drop kick cunt whether wearning the colour blue or not.
Keep kicking goal Team Unit we want more!!
The Mogul Blog
Feels good to have Hip Hop actually standing up for something rather than drugs and alcohol. It's The Unit!
James Martini
George Floyd
Kevin Montoya
I don't understand because he trying to stand up for him but he said hes gonna run lights so what's happens when he runs over a black what's anyone gonna say nothing huh but when it's a white against a black it's war for some reason
PRESIDENTIAL
5 YEARS LATER STILL RELEVANT
Chang Hyun Jeong
Visuals that actually meets the level of music itself. Love this video. Tastefully done. This is so gangsta.
Ace 805
"We don't do no peace treaties. No back downs. No calling quits." - Young buck. Probably the gangsterest ( I think that's a word ) line in the whole spin !
TrapBoyFlame
+yeet yahh no
Mauricio Galhardo Antonietto
It’s so sad to see that it’s been 6 years this video and music came out and nothing changed...
Beavis Fat
were all human what is the fight for?
Dewnis
@vicdmonejr The USA is 300 years old mate, and a shit ton has changed since back then. The US is still a shitshow but don't claim shit has not changed at all.