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.
If You Want It
G-Unit Lyrics
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A nigga want to fuck
No time for playing games, I'm saying, mane
Don't you tell me what's up
Baby, if you want it
That money, you can have it
But you got to fuck me now fuck me now, baby
That money, you can have it
But you got to fuck me now fuck me now, baby
If you want it
Sike, we don't buy pussy, bitch
This ain't Murder Inc, this is G-Unit
We got hoes from coast to
Coast to stash the toast
I dare you approach, I kill if provoked
Jeff, you a joke
The fact that your stroke is on my album
Paid him fifty thousand
He told me how he tickled your ass
You fruit pop
You sing like you in love, you homo thug
The X make you feel like a don
You Elton John
Baby, if you want it
That money, you can have it
But you got to fuck me now fuck me now, baby
If you want it baby, if you want it
That money, you can have it
But you got to fuck me now fuck me now, baby
If you want it
I play the club with a cup full of Hennessey
Nah, that bitch ain't my girl
It's just whenever I'm around
She pretend to be look, I don't dance much
I'm in the club with the toast
If you wondering why I'm pulling my pants up
Come alone, niggas might ruin your day
Cause we throwing elbows while
You doing the shake
After the party i'm on the fence pissing
Just because I like french fries don't
Mean I like french kissing bitch
Baby, if you want it
That money, you can have it
But you got to fuck me now fuck me now, baby
If you want it baby, if you want it
That money, you can have it
But you got to fuck me now fuck me now, baby
If you want it
Yo, when the sun go down
And your ho ain't home
She with the G-Unit getting her freak on
My NY shorty be on some jealous shit
But my LA bitch take that color shit serious
I live on the tour bus
And party on the plane
I got hoes from Hawaii to motherfucking Spain
We can creep in the truck on
The low from your man
Cause all I want to do is
Get my nuts out the sand
Baby, if you want it
That money, you can have it
But you got to fuck me now fuck me now, baby
If you want it baby, if you want it
That money, you can have it
But you got to fuck me now fuck me now, baby
If you want it
The song "If You Want It" by G-Unit (featuring B.G.) is a rap anthem that encompasses the traditional themes of the genre such as gangsterism, violence, and living life in one's own terms. The song opens with B.G. introducing himself as a former member of the group Hot Boys and announcing that he is now on his own, ready to take on the world. The chorus sends a clear message: if you have what they want, you better not hesitate to hand it over because they will do it by any means necessary. In the first verse, B.G. boasts about his popularity and reputation and reminds his listeners of the origin of his success. He argues that he can now go anywhere he wants since his "ghetto pass" is accepted in every state. He then goes on to address the Hot Girls, urging them to dance to his music and telling them that he has respect for them but also a willingness to use violence if he feels threatened.
The second verse highlights the rapper's realism, letting his fans know that he has friends and family that commit crimes and that he's not afraid to admit it. He is proud of his roots, and he recognizes the strength and intelligence of the women of his area. He sends a strong warning to those who might try to stop him, stating that they will be rolled over literally and practically. The third verse is probably the most aggressive and showcases the artist's belief in the principle of an "eye for an eye." He openly admits that he is a gangster, and that his gang is called "Chopper City." He raps about his readiness to kill anyone who tries to cross him, using a metaphor about his remote being his gun. The song's lyrics are typical of the gangster rap genre, with aggressive language and explicit references to violence and criminal activities.
Line by Line Meaning
What's happenin main?
Hey, how's it goin'?
Your number one original hot boy...ya heard
I'm a popular rapper known as a 'hot boy.'
They got me bouncin' wit dis one here.......
I'm feeling the beat of this song.
You could bounce wit it....you could buck wit it
and you could roll wit it...ya heard me..
You can dance however you want to this song.
This that life after cash money world and I'm gonna bring 'em in my world
After leaving Cash Money Records, I'm creating my own world in music.
If want it,and you got it, don't make me have to go in your pocket
If you have what I want, don't make me steal it from you.
This is for my hot boys and my hot girls, ride wit me, I'ma bring you up in my world
This song is for my fans, and I want to bring them into my world.
My ghetto pass go state to state
I could go in any hood 'cuz I ain't fake
I'm respected in many places because I'm authentic and have credibility in the streets.
I'll bob my head, I'll stomp my feet
For Soulja Slim, won't you do that Nolia Clap with me
I'm showing respect for the late Soulja Slim and asking fans to join me in a specific dance.
I'm 'bout to fuck the game up, just watch this
When it's over I bet I see a profit
I'm about to make a big impact in the music industry and expect to make a lot of money from it.
I'm a CEO, I'm a artist too
I'm a hustler, I can get work from Florida too
I'm not just a rapper, I'm also a business owner and a hustler who can find work in other places.
If you score the right amount, I'll front you
I talk this shit 'cuz I'm bout this shit
If you can give me what I want, I'll give you credit. I talk tough because I'm really living this life.
I represent my dawg Soulja
That's why you can catch me in that Nolia
I'm showing loyalty to my friend and fellow rapper Soulja Slim and representing our neighborhood Nolia.
I'm a gangsta, the streets backin' me
I ain't goin' back to Baby, stop askin' me
I have street credibility and won't be returning to the label Cash Money Records.
When we murder, we know how to get away wit it
When we commit crimes, we're good at avoiding getting caught.
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2021 still banging dis classic💯💯💯
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2023
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2023 and still bumping this 🔥
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Prime Banks was a savage and very witty
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Still banging this in 2020
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2022
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2023 timeless music
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2023
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50 song writing is crazy