G-Unit, an abbreviation for Gorilla Unit, is a rap group founded by 50 Cent… Read Full Bio ↴G-Unit, an abbreviation for Gorilla Unit, is a rap group founded by 50 Cent. The group first garnered a following in the underground New York scene by independently releasing several mixtapes. The group's founder, Queens-based rapper 50 Cent, officially brought the group mainstream success by establishing it as a division at Interscope Records. Since signing to the label, G-Unit's members have released solo albums.

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.

Doper Than My Last One
G-Unit Lyrics

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Dope-doper than my last one

I roll up 'till the cash come
I'm on my cool shit, new bitch, doper than my last one
Dope-doper than my last one
I got loud in by the bag more potent than the last one
I've been the latest fashion
I've been cold, but my new flow doper than my last one

Dope-doper than my last one, dope-doper than my last one

War, spoils, and all my props in order
Take me down, good with old green
He ballin', pocket lawyer new town, now tally more cream
You're a borderline performer nightmares
Mixed with my tall dreams
My songs ignite the corner, all I got is my word and my soul
My style a half man, convertible gold
Got bitches jumping off the vertical
Oh, thought I forgot?
You dissed me when I wasn't hot
I guess you miss me now
Bitch, you see me, don't flip your frown
The rich get richer, you skip the needy, they strip you down
Your name graffiti, go get my CD, I'll lift the town
Now probably amazing, ain't no winner promise
Generous summers lead the club with all the strippers on us
How can it be I made a pepper promise
My game a cannon, blow your chick Bahamas
And pet pajamas, time as real as it can get, don't find us
You have official problems
Immediate response to all the shit you hollin'

I roll up 'till the cash come
I'm on my cool shit, new bitch, doper than my last one
Dope-doper than my last one
I got loud in by the bag more potent than the last one
I've been the latest fashion
I've been cold, but my new flow doper than my last one
Dope-doper than my last one, dope-doper than my last one

Player blood, freezin', keep my name out trophy season
Fuck is niggas thinking matching me up, won't be even
And I sound like where I'm from, don't gotta freeload off a region
I deebo all the seasons, snakes and leaches only feedin'
Speeding till you crash and burn
Reckless in this white man's world, no blacks concerned
This dose label reality
I'm on the prowl, but get too close taking your battery
Me and my power pen against the world won't rattle me
You been clouded
Thought to gossip me, ain't care about it
I believe the game'll switch to make emcees all fear the profit
Gotta do my own addiction in the V inhaling chocolate
Fit the sickest flow description, clips are hard narcotic
Money standing by the hobbit
We managed, ran back out of product
The hottest topic, killing shit, don't know how to stop it
Deposit, you ho for chromo, you a Bozo really
Gun sign in your photo like you gon' go nilly

I roll up 'till the cash come
I'm on my cool shit, new bitch, doper than my last one
Dope-doper than my last one
I got loud in by the bag more potent than the last one
I've been the latest fashion
I've been cold, but my new flow doper than my last one
Dope-doper than my last one, dope-doper than my last one
Doper than my last one
Doper than my last one

Doper than my last one
Doper than my last one

Overall Meaning

"Doper Than My Last One" by G-Unit is a rap song about pushing forward and continuously improving. The lyrics suggest that the artist is always striving to be better and is not afraid to take risks. The chorus uses the metaphor of drugs to describe the artist's personal growth, saying that their skills are "doper" than before.

The verse lyrics discuss the artist's ambition and success, as well as their disregard for critics who previously dismissed them. The rapper expresses their confidence in their own abilities and their willingness to confront anyone who challenges them. The song's message is one of self-improvement and determination to succeed despite adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Dope-doper than my last one
I have improved and am now better than I was before.

I roll up 'till the cash come
I keep grinding until I get paid.

I'm on my cool shit, new bitch, doper than my last one
I am confident and my new partner is better than the last one.

I got loud in by the bag more potent than the last one
I have stronger and better quality drugs than before.

I've been the latest fashion
I am up-to-date and stylish.

I've been cold, but my new flow doper than my last one
I have improved my style and flow.

War, spoils, and all my props in order
I have everything in place for success.

Take me down, good with old green
I am comfortable with my old ways of making money.

He ballin', pocket lawyer new town, now tally more cream
I am successful and have a lawyer to handle my finances.

You're a borderline performer nightmares
You are average and not as successful as me.

Mixed with my tall dreams
Your lack of success is a part of my dreams.

My songs ignite the corner, all I got is my word and my soul
My music inspires and I am true to myself.

My style a half man, convertible gold
My style has evolved and is now worth more.

Got bitches jumping off the vertical
I am attractive and women are interested in me.

Oh, thought I forgot?
Don't forget about me, I still exist.

You dissed me when I wasn't hot
You underestimated me when I wasn't as successful.

I guess you miss me now
You realize your mistake in doubting me.

Bitch, you see me, don't flip your frown
Don't act like you don't know me when you see me.

The rich get richer, you skip the needy, they strip you down
The wealthy become wealthier and the poor struggle to survive.

Your name graffiti, go get my CD, I'll lift the town
My music will have a positive impact on the community.

Now probably amazing, ain't no winner promise
My future success is not guaranteed but it looks promising.

Generous summers lead the club with all the strippers on us
Summer is the time for fun and I am successful enough to bring strippers to the club.

How can it be I made a pepper promise
I have made a commitment to be successful.

My game a cannon, blow your chick Bahamas
My success is powerful and can attract beautiful women from anywhere.

And pet pajamas, time as real as it can get, don't find us
I am living in reality and not interested in fake people or situations.

You have official problems
You have struggles in your official business or personal life.

Immediate response to all the shit you hollin'
I am not afraid to respond to your criticism or negativity.

Player blood, freezin', keep my name out trophy season
I am successful and don't need any more recognition or awards.

Fuck is niggas thinking matching me up, won't be even
You can't compare to my success or skills.

And I sound like where I'm from, don't gotta freeload off a region
I am proud of my roots and don't need to rely on a particular area to succeed.

I deebo all the seasons, snakes and leaches only feedin'
I am in control of all situations and those who try to take advantage of me will not succeed.

Speeding till you crash and burn
I am moving quickly towards success but others may not be able to handle the same pace.

Reckless in this white man's world, no blacks concerned
Racism is still present and it is difficult for black people to succeed.

This dose label reality
This is the true reality of the situation.

I'm on the prowl, but get too close taking your battery
I am focused on success and will take advantage of opportunities available to me.

Me and my power pen against the world won't rattle me
My music and talent will carry me through any adversity.

You been clouded
You are ignorant or blinded to the truth.

Thought to gossip me, ain't care about it
Your negative comments or gossip do not affect me.

I believe the game'll switch to make emcees all fear the profit
I predict that the music industry will become more profit-driven, causing fear amongst lesser-known artists.

Gotta do my own addiction in the V inhaling chocolate
I am focused on my own success and don't need to rely on others.

Fit the sickest flow description, clips are hard narcotic
My music is powerful and addictive.

Money standing by the hobbit
I have access to money and resources.

We managed, ran back out of product
We have been successful but need more product to continue.

The hottest topic, killing shit, don't know how to stop it
I am currently the most popular artist and unstoppable.

Deposit, you ho for chromo, you a Bozo really
Your lack of success and intelligence are evident to everyone.

Gun sign in your photo like you gon' go nilly
Your tough guy image is not genuine and proves your insecurity.

Doper than my last one
I have improved again.