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.
Bad News
G-Unit Lyrics
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Tony Yayo in the house, bad news
50 cent in the house, bad news whenever 50 around its bad news
Tray pound's in the house, bad news
40 Kal's in the house, bad news
I got a knife in the house, bad news whenever 50 around its bad news
[Lloyd Banks]
I ain't a wrestler, but I'll put your bitch the Boston crab
I talk money cause it costs to brag
Round here bitches walk round here at the horse's head (?)
Rap it get your face stuck on them bricks
I don't really like to exercise but I'll push up on a bitch
y'all sweet like 99 bananas
That's why I got 99 niggaz wit 99 hammers
They all want a nigga to stop
Cause I rap slick enough to slip the ring off of Vivica Fox
I'm just a playa that found out where the cokes know
That's why I'mma be around longer than the Oprah show
You and your man y'all both should know
That all it takes is a finger to send you where the ghosts go
Shit I been hated since the 5th grade
that's why my best friend the tray pound, a ice pick, and a switch blade
[Chorus]
I don't like you, you don't like me
Its not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, Banks' back at it again)
I don't like you, you don't like me
Its not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, Tony's back at it again)
[Tony Yayo]
Rule number one pick a target and study him for weeks
See where they rest at and lay with their peeps
Now you got the drop, know their daily routine
So the 2nd rule please leave the crime scene please
3rd rule pick a day, 4th rule pick a time
5th rule pick a fifth, 6th rule pick a nine
And the seventh rule make sure your sidearm sweet
So when the shootout you leave him 6 feet deep
8th meet in a fast car with disguise
Use a ski mask with shades on your eyes
9th rule don't say shit cause Po-Po listen
Fuck around you end up being stuck in the system
And the 10th rule don't put a tag on a broken heart
Just put a toe-tag on your mark
And rule number 11, you caught a body but you not a legend
You better watch where you heading
[Chorus]
I don't like you, you don't like me
Its not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, 50's back at it again)
I don't like you, you don't like me
Its not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, 50's back at it again)
[50 cent]
Go ahead go against me I'll hurt your feelings
Stones in my cross the size of your earrings
My confidence level's high nigga can't tell
Licking my lips at your bitch like I'm L.L.
I smile like a nigga in jail receiving mail
Better yet like nigga Bookers that made bail
From day one I came in the game they said I was hot
They got scared, "Cent got money" and I got shot
You so much pressure on me when you compare me to Pac
I'm just a new kid, I can't help that I'm hot
What little niggaz say to 50 cent don't matter
I'll fire shots at the ship and watch the seas scatter
my enemies never turn into friends, my friends turn into enemies
you scared then get the fuck around me
Record execs, no not the (?) on my check
I come through with my knife cause I'm a pain your neck (YEAH!)
[Chorus]
I don't like you, you don't like me
Its not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, 50's back at it again)
I don't like you, you don't like me
Its not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, 50's back at it again)
Lloyd Banks in the house, bad news
Tony Yayo in the house, bad news
50 cent in the house, bad news whenever 50 around its bad news
Tray pound's in the house, bad news
40 Kal's in the house, bad news
I got a knife in the house, bad news whenever 50 around its bad news
The lyrics of G-Unit's Bad News are about the gang's tough reputation as they threaten anyone who goes against them. The lines take the form of a rap battle where Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, and 50 Cent showcase their rhyming skills to put down their enemies. Banks boasts about his wealth and warns other rappers to stay in line, while Yayo instructs listeners on how to commit the perfect crime. 50 Cent brags about his success and declares himself a target for those who envy him.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't like you, you don't like me, it's not likely that we'll ever be friends, why pretend?" to emphasize the Gang's attitude towards outsiders. It reflects the sentiment that the rappers do not seek approval or friendship from others, but instead they conduct their business with force and intimidation.
Overall, the song's lyrics portray a sense of aggression and dominance that is characteristic of the G-Unit's image as a gang. It highlights their tough personas and unapologetic attitudes towards their enemies, solidifying their reputation as some of the most feared figures in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Lloyd Banks in the house, bad news
Lloyd Banks is present and that means trouble
Tony Yayo in the house, bad news
Tony Yayo is present and that means trouble
50 cent in the house, bad news whenever 50 around its bad news
50 Cent's presence always leads to trouble
Tray pound's in the house, bad news
A tray pound is present and that means trouble
40 Kal's in the house, bad news
40 Kals are present and that means trouble
I got a knife in the house, bad news whenever 50 around its bad news
Whenever 50 Cent is around, there is always trouble, and I am ready for it with my knife
I get little (?) mad cause I'm flossin' bad
I get angry sometimes because I'm showing off too much
I ain't a wrestler, but I'll put your bitch the Boston crab
I'm not a wrestler, but I can dominate your woman with a wrestling move
I talk money cause it costs to brag
I talk about money because it takes a lot to show off
Round here bitches walk round here at the horse's head (?)
Women in this area have a lot of confidence, just like the horse's head on the bed in The Godfather movie
Rap it get your face stuck on them bricks
If you rap the wrong way, you'll end up with your face on the bricks
I don't really like to exercise but I'll push up on a bitch
I don't like to work out, but I will physically dominate a woman
y'all sweet like 99 bananas
You guys are too sweet, like the fruity taste of 99 Bananas liquor
That's why I got 99 niggaz wit 99 hammers
I have a lot of dangerous people with me ready to cause harm
They all want a nigga to stop
People want me to fail
Cause I rap slick enough to slip the ring off of Vivica Fox
My rap skills are so smooth that I could steal a ring from Vivica Fox's finger
I'm just a playa that found out where the cokes know
I'm just a player who's figured out where the drugs are sold
That's why I'mma be around longer than the Oprah show
I'm going to be around for a long time, just like The Oprah Winfrey Show
You and your man y'all both should know
You and your friend should both be aware
That all it takes is a finger to send you where the ghosts go
I can easily cause you to die
Shit I been hated since the 5th grade
People have disliked me since elementary school
that's why my best friend the tray pound, a ice pick, and a switch blade
That's why my best friend carries dangerous weapons
Rule number one pick a target and study him for weeks
When planning a crime, rule number one is to choose a target and learn everything about them
See where they rest at and lay with their peeps
Identify where they sleep and who they spend time with
Now you got the drop, know their daily routine
Use this information to understand their daily routine
So the 2nd rule please leave the crime scene please
After committing the crime, rule number two is to leave the scene quickly
3rd rule pick a day, 4th rule pick a time
Rule number three is to pick the day, and rule number four is to pick the time
5th rule pick a fifth, 6th rule pick a nine
Rule number five is to pick a gun, and rule number six is to pick a second gun
And the seventh rule make sure your sidearm sweet
Make sure your gun is in good condition
So when the shootout you leave him 6 feet deep
When in a shootout, make sure you kill your opponent
8th meet in a fast car with disguise
Rule number eight is to quickly leave the scene in a disguised car
Use a ski mask with shades on your eyes
Wear a ski mask with sunglasses to avoid being identified
9th rule don't say shit cause Po-Po listen
Rule number nine is to stay quiet because the police are listening
Fuck around you end up being stuck in the system
If you mess up, you'll end up in prison
And the 10th rule don't put a tag on a broken heart
Don't show emotions or vulnerability
Just put a toe-tag on your mark
Just kill your target
And rule number 11, you caught a body but you not a legend
Killing someone doesn't make you a hero
You better watch where you heading
Be careful about where you're going in life
Go ahead go against me I'll hurt your feelings
If you go against me, I'll insult you
Stones in my cross the size of your earrings
The diamonds on my cross necklace are bigger than your earrings
My confidence level's high nigga can't tell
I'm very confident and it shows
Licking my lips at your bitch like I'm L.L.
I'm flirting with your woman like LL Cool J
I smile like a nigga in jail receiving mail
I'm really happy, like a prisoner receiving a letter
Better yet like nigga Bookers that made bail
Actually, more like a prisoner who's been released
From day one I came in the game they said I was hot
Since I started rapping, people have always thought I was talented
They got scared, "Cent got money" and I got shot
People were afraid of how much money I had, and I got shot as a result
You so much pressure on me when you compare me to Pac
I'm under a lot of pressure when people compare me to Tupac Shakur
I'm just a new kid, I can't help that I'm hot
I may be new, but I'm still talented
What little niggaz say to 50 cent don't matter
I don't care about what little kids say to me
I'll fire shots at the ship and watch the seas scatter
I'll cause chaos and watch people scatter
my enemies never turn into friends, my friends turn into enemies
My enemies always stay enemies, and my friends often become enemies
you scared then get the fuck around me
If you're scared, stay away from me
Record execs, no not the (?) on my check
Record executives are always in my business, but I don't care because I have a lot of money
I come through with my knife cause I'm a pain your neck (YEAH!)
I'm annoying and will cause trouble, hence why I carry a knife
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARVIN BERNARD, MICHAEL J. CLERVOIX, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LLOYD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mustafaquran2330
THIS ERA CAN NEVER BE DUPLICATED RESPECTFULLY
@nopansnogains5382
This is when hiphop was hip hop not the garbage we hear today mumble rappers and drill rap is taking over I don't mind some drill rappers but they all sound the same getting money killing their opps fucking bitches and getting money I mean 50 and those guys rapped about that too but atleast he was able to structure his struggles into a song you could listen too and visualize it in your head kind of like what Ghostface and raekwon do and slick Rick they are good story tellers in their tracks even tho they were gangsters that sold drugs in their neighborhood and rapped about it fun fact did yall know that Ghostface and raekwon were once enemies that used to shoot at each other until rza got them in the studio together to do music and they squashed their beef gotta thank the rza for pulling that one off because Ghostface and raekwon are lyrical geniuses with their penmanship you have to listen to their tracks to understand what in talking about but deck was underrated big time
@raziesthe3rd717
💯 facts
@legendary8838
That hook has been stuck in my head since 05
@jamesartaxetiv5477
I heard it on a basketball mixtape from New York never forgot it since I was a little kid I’m 34 now
@Mike91337
Murphy Lee did ask what it was gon be...
@RasaanJ
Bruh....... Heard it once, never stopped humming it. Soon it became a mantra💯👍🏾
@nopansnogains5382
I remember hearing this shit when I was in high school I was like 16 or 17 at the time I loved those mixtapes especially the ones when they were with dj green lateren going at murda Inc and benzino those were glory days of hiphop it made both parties alot of money I also remember before 50 blew I used to listen to ja rule and blackchild and the rest of his crew then when 50 came with the crew from shadyaftermath I was like damn these dudes are going hard at ja and them dudes and the dudes from murda ink didn't put it down like 50 and the rest of shady aftermath so I rode with 50 on that wave I still listened to some of ja rules classics but I was like Damm these dudes getting destroyed but murda ink had their own problems at the time with Supreme because he was laundering money through the record label and much more right so he was heavily invested in murda ink and when preme went down so did murda ink but it didn't help that 50 and his guys were going at them cause Noone was buying their records as much when 50 and his guys were going at them and em, 50 and some others at shady aftermath knew that so they capitalized on that situation and had the fans believe that it was them that put murda ink under when it was really preme with the shit he had going on with his court cases so if yall wanted to know what really happend to murda ink that's what happend and I'm not riding murda inks dick I'm a 50 and shady aftermath soldier first and for.most
@mrbojack1399
@@jamesartaxetiv5477bro I swear I knew what mixtape you talking about because that’s where I remember it from lol and I’m 32
@ColdWheel
“You put pressure on me when you compare me to Pac” 😂 50 went in