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.
Funk Flex
G-Unit Lyrics
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g unit
you understand what's about to happen
(Chorus)
nigga guess who's bazack its not beanie seagel J hoe
50 cent yah niggas should know
so let me relapse
punk nigga i dun told you before
Verse 1:
Fuck being in a cage man that shit for the birds
i do my dirt in the hood but i live in the burbs
when you talk be carefull how you choose your words
cause i send niggas that put your fucking brains in the curb
am i my brothers keeper? yes i am
nigga you know you get low you see that gun in my hand
G unit
don't go fucking with my soldiers boy
if you get laid out
i'm a sya i told you boy
i see you rollin wit twenty niggas
we rollin wit twenty guns
16 hollos is loaded in everyone
i know you slow so i do the math
that's 320 shels flying at your ass
you spend a lot of time talking bout how you roll out
when you get hit you gonna run until you fall down
i guess you didn't think we was down to go all out
once again you was wrong
you ain't know the shit we on
my money getting long
now my team is getin strong
I'm gone (gone)
(chorus x2)
Bitch
Guess who's back
50 Cent
and I'm back to act a strapa
funk flex
king pin style
make me crush somethin
make me bust somethin
i want you to!
The song "Funk Flex" by G-Unit is an assertive hip hop track with an ominous tone. The lyrics in the chorus make it clear that 50 Cent is back, and he's not to be messed with. The opening lines establish the mood; Funk Flex is the disc jockey, and G-Unit is his guest. The lyrics menace anyone who tries to get in the group's way. The chorus reiterates their dominance before 50 Cent delivers the first verse.
In verse one, 50 Cent dismisses anyone who opposes him, saying that he doesn't want to be cooped up in a cage. He prefers to live in the suburbs but make his moves in the hood. 50 Cent delivers warnings to those who think they have the guts to match his force, insisting that they think carefully before speaking to him. He assures the listener that he will send individuals to accompany the people he's talking to, capable of rubbing them out like a cigarette on the street.
Meanwhile, the second chorus reinforces 50 Cent's power as he dares someone to test him. The final line's repetition, "I want you to," drives home the point. The song doesn't stand alone compared to most rap songs that trail a story. Rather, it supports G-Unit's action-packed, comical, and defiance-heavy approach to hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
funk flex yeah
The song 'Funk Flex' is about to start.
g unit
The song is performed by the rap group G-Unit.
you understand what's about to happen
The listener is warned that the song will be about gang violence and retribution.
nigga guess who's bazack its not beanie seagel J hoe
The song is introducing G-Unit's return to the music scene, and taking a shot a fellow rappers Beanie Seagel and Jay-Z.
50 cent yah niggas should know
The song acknowledges that 50 Cent is the most well-known member of G-Unit.
so let me relapse
The rapper wants to create more music after taking a break from creating music.
run up on your ass wit the fours
The rapper will come after the listener with a firearm.
punk nigga i dun told you before
The rapper has warned the listener about his tendency towards violence in previous songs.
Fuck being in a cage man that shit for the birds
The rapper doesn't want to go to prison and compares it to something that is only meant for animals.
i do my dirt in the hood but i live in the burbs
The rapper behaves badly in the inner city, but lives in the affluent suburbs.
when you talk be carefull how you choose your words
The listener is advised to speak tactfully to avoid repercussions from the rapper.
cause i send niggas that put your fucking brains in the curb
The rapper has a network of dangerous associates who will harm the listener if they aren't careful about what they say.
am i my brothers keeper? yes i am
The rapper takes responsibility for the actions of his friends and associates.
nigga you know you get low you see that gun in my hand
The listener is threatened with violence if they attempt to flee or fight back.
G unit
The rapper references his group, G-Unit.
don't go fucking with my soldiers boy
The listener is advised to avoid conflict with the rapper's associates.
if you get laid out
i'm a sya i told you boy
If the listener gets hurt, the rapper will say that they were warned.
i see you rollin wit twenty niggas
we rollin wit twenty guns
The rapper and his associates are better equipped for violence than the listener and his crew.
16 hollos is loaded in everyone
The rapper's guns are fully loaded and likely to inflict maximum damage.
i know you slow so i do the math
that's 320 shels flying at your ass
The listener is warned that they will face a significant amount of gunfire.
you spend a lot of time talking bout how you roll out
when you get hit you gonna run until you fall down
The listener likes to brag about leaving the scene of violent incidents, but will likely be forced to flee when the rapper retaliates.
i guess you didn't think we was down to go all out
once again you was wrong
you ain't know the shit we on
The listener underestimated the rapper's willingness to commit to a violent confrontation.
my money getting long
now my team is getin strong
I'm gone (gone)
The rapper is becoming more successful and powerful, and is moving on to new projects.
Bitch
The rapper is speaking directly to someone in a confrontational manner.
Guess who's back
50 Cent
The song transitions into a new verse by 50 Cent.
and I'm back to act a strapa
50 Cent is returning to his past as a street fighter and troublemaker.
king pin style
make me crush somethin
make me bust somethin
50 Cent is embracing and glorifying his violent tendencies.
i want you to!
The listener is provoked to react violently.
funk flex
The song mentions the radio personality Funkmaster Flex.
(chorus x2)
The chorus is repeated twice.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kelendria Rowland, Rich Harrison, Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams, Sean Garrett, Clifford Harris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mmacore674
50 lookin like a mom with her 4 kids 😂😂
@KrishanDaDon
🤣🤣 accurate af
@grenzhochspannungshindernis
Busty gummy granny
@chrisfolotsi8389
😂😂😂
@cdaigo
Lmao he's a proud daddy
@MarcoAurelio-rk9yq
Ahahahahahhahahahahahah
@MessiSein
7 years on and Yayo's still waitin for that next beat 😭😭😭
@Earth1BaTmAN
Fr 😂
@TK-vu2pd
explain bro ??
@troyvionce
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣