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.
Im So Hood
G-Unit Lyrics
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Little Tyrone tired of gettin' his ass whipped so he holdin' that gat down
His mama think it's my fault cause he listen to back down
Bobby was a fucking bum he pumpin' crack now
He keeps her fresh chicks white t's and fitted hats now
Uncle rock-a-whiner we wont put the yak down
Eric had a jump shot but he's smoking crack now
The lunatics the lost boys cheap shit is wack now
And Sean runnin' round with his fucking gat now
Up in niggaz cribs sayin' where that money at pound
And Saundra from bk I seen her out in Houston
That bitch travel the world she runnin' round boostin'
And Toya got these bad ass kids they a nuisance
Their baby daddy's never come around they useless
Every now and then I come through on some new shit
Pearly white six and some chrome deuce deuce
I'm so hood, I can't help it
I'm so hood, I can't help it
Love me for being me
'Cause I can't change it can't rearrange it I am what I am
So love me for being me
I'm so hood, I can't help it
I'm so hood, I can't help it
Love me for being me
'Cause I can't change it can't rearrange it I am what I am
So love me for being me
Now I'ma six man mama told me god don't like ugly
I fell scraped my face and thought god must don't love me
So Owen every morning before he sell dope
Niggas keep whoopin' that ass cause he sell soap
Charlie be beggin' all the time he stay broke
Flip be down on 109 rollin' up smoke
Chamie he a thief catch a stunt in a stolen car
He that nigga that you call when you crash and need new parts
They say they love me because I rap now but they don't like me
I've been locked up 3 times and they ain't write me
Stevey a punk but fucker said he could get em in quick
Pop shots at you he sure must suck a mean dick
The blocks hot d's jump out on us almost all the time
They watch us from the building but niggaz still be on the grime
Wade used to call the cops and tell them g had a nine
And g put that gun down the seat and said "it wasn't mine"
I'm so hood, I can't help it
I'm so hood, I can't help it
Love me for being me
'Cause I can't change it can't rearrange it I am what I am
So love me for being me
The song "I'm So Hood" by G-Unit is a deep and raw representation of the struggles and challenges faced by individuals living in the hood. The lyrics depict the everyday lives of those living in the ghetto and the harsh realities they face. The first verse talks about Tyrone, who is tired of being beaten up and has resorted to carrying a gun; Bobby, who was once a bum, but is now selling crack and providing for his family; and Eric, who was once a talented basketball player but is now smoking crack. The second verse talks about other individuals in the hood who are struggling to make ends meet, such as Owen, who sells soap and gets beaten up by others, and Charlie, who is always broke and begging for money.
The chorus "I'm so hood, I can't help it, love me for being me" is a declaration of acceptance and pride in coming from the hood. The lyrics assert that people shouldn't judge them based on where they come from; they should be loved and accepted for who they are.
Overall, "I'm So Hood" is a song that sheds light on the struggles faced by individuals living in the hood. It highlights the harsh realities of their lives but also sends a message of pride and acceptance for coming from the hood.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Introduction to the song
Little Tyrone tired of gettin' his ass whipped so he holdin' that gat down
Tyrone is tired of getting beaten up, so he is now carrying a gun for protection
His mama think it's my fault cause he listen to back down
Tyrone's mom is blaming G-Unit's music for influencing her son to carry a gun
Bobby was a fucking bum he pumpin' crack now
Bobby used to be poor, but now he deals drugs
He keeps her fresh chicks white t’s and fitted hats now
Bobby now has money and spends it on clothes and accessories
Uncle rock-a-whiner we wont put the yak down
Uncle is addicted to cocaine but refuses to quit
Eric had a jump shot but he's smoking crack now
Eric used to be good at basketball, but now he is addicted to crack
The lunatics the lost boys cheap shit is wack now
Certain rap styles and songs from the past are no longer popular
Country boots shrowden crackers got him on his back now
Someone is having trouble with white people in rural areas
And Sean runnin' round with his fucking gat now
Sean is carrying a gun around
Up in niggaz cribs sayin' where that money at pound
Someone is breaking into homes and asking where the money is
And Saundra from bk I seen her out in Houston
Saundra from Brooklyn was spotted in Houston
That bitch travel the world she runnin' round boostin'
Saundra is traveling the world and stealing things
And Toya got these bad ass kids they a nuisance
Toya has troublesome children who cause problems
Their baby daddy's never come around they useless
The fathers of Toya's children are not present in their lives
Every now and then I come through on some new shit
G-Unit occasionally releases new music
Pearly white six and some chrome deuce deuce
G-Unit is driving around in a fancy car
I'm so hood, I can't help it
G-Unit is proud of their humble roots and background
Love me for being me
G-Unit wants to be accepted for who they are
'Cause I can't change it can't rearrange it I am what I am
G-Unit cannot change their background and upbringing
Now I'ma six man mama told me god don't like ugly
G-Unit is trying to succeed despite obstacles and their mother warned them about hardships
I fell scraped my face and thought god must don't love me
G-Unit experienced a setback and felt unlucky
So Owen every morning before he sell dope
Owen sells drugs to make money
Niggas keep whoopin' that ass cause he sell soap
Owen is getting beat up because he sells drugs
Charlie be beggin' all the time he stay broke
Charlie frequently begs for money because he is always broke
Flip be down on 109 rollin' up smoke
Flip is smoking marijuana
Chamie he a thief catch a stunt in a stolen car
Chamie is a thief and has recently stolen a car
He that nigga that you call when you crash and need new parts
Chamie is also a mechanic who can fix cars
They say they love me because I rap now but they don't like me
Some people claim to like G-Unit's music, but do not actually like them as people
I've been locked up 3 times and they ain't write me
G-Unit has been imprisoned three times and has not received letters from certain people
Stevey a punk but fucker said he could get em in quick
Stevey may not be tough, but claims he can get things done quickly
Pop shots at you he sure must suck a mean dick
Someone who misses their target with a gun is not skilled
The blocks hot d's jump out on us almost all the time
Police officers frequently approach and stop G-Unit on the street
They watch us from the building but niggaz still be on the grime
Despite police surveillance, G-Unit is still committing crimes
Wade used to call the cops and tell them g had a nine
Wade used to tell the police that G-Unit was carrying a gun
And g put that gun down the seat and said "it wasn't mine"
G-Unit denies owning the gun when the police approach
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Raymond Grant, Richard Grant, Curtis James Jackson
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Miles Lewis
on Lay You Down
Beg For Mercy was one of the best albums of 2003.