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.
Money Make The World Go Round
G-Unit Lyrics
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New York, money make the world go round
L.A., money make the world go round
Midwest, money make the world go round
Down South, money make the world go round
Southside, money make the world go round
Some people want nothin' out of life
Some people ain't livin' life right
But fast money make God call
I'm prayin' to the angels, but worship the devils
Yeah a nigga rich but I'm livin' like a rebel
Ridin' with my strap on, foot on the pedal
Them silly beef raps, now they on another level, level
I grew up on a crop side, the New York Southside
Stayin' alive was no jive
Standin' on the strip you get stuck like velcro
Jake jump out, you see heads and elbows
Run nigga, run nigga, here they come nigga
Throw that pack nigga, toss that trigger
Kid I'm still in the P's, girl I love the Audi
If yo' ass pregnant girl, leave the party
My stashbox so big, it could move the shotty
God it ain't my fault, if I shoot somebody
I ain't in it to lose, I'm in it to win
Sex, money, murder, take the safety off my sins (yeah!)
[Chorus]
Money make the world go round, you better get it
Money cause hatred as soon as you get it
Money make whores, money cause wars
Money make the world go round so get yours
Yeah, money make the world go round and I got her
Buckle down, do anything for the dollar
Enough bills'll make your blood spill
Kill for bread, anyone will from Queens to Gun Hill
I'm one man, but I own more than one steel
Shiny trey-pound, black 9-mil
Magucci leather got me shoe crazy
Quarter mil' vehicle and I'm a oops baby
And if I'm wearin' my chain it's 380
Like Fat Joe, nigga you crazy?
Man fuck friends, this T-dot-O-dot-S
Have it how you want, speed knot or pop chess
Police stompin' niggaz by the twenty
And shootin' by the fifty, ain't a damn thing funny
Matter fact, man I'm a do anything for the dough
N.Y.'s finest with llamas and mo'
[Chorus: x 2]
A-T-L, money make the world go round
Cashville, money make the world go round
N.C., money make the world go round
Bad News, money make the world go round
I love that money, I need that money
It gives me shelter, it's there when I'm hungry
It feeds my kids, it fills my fridge
It pays my bills and the mortgage on the crib
It keeps me icy, it make hoes like me
It gives me, seats at the Garden next to Spike Lee
It made me rich, it made me change
I seen a lot of places and bought a lot of things
You got me haters, you got me drama
You paid for the lawyers, you paid for the llamas
You make niggaz goners, you rule all the corners
When somebody dies, you gotta pay the moroners, moroners
[Chorus: x 2]
Chi-Town, money make the world go round
Oakland, money make the world go round
Texas, money make the world go round
Detroit, money make the world go round
Bed-Stuy, money make the world go round
Southside, money make the world go round
Harlem, money make the world go round
B-X, money make the world go round
Staten Island, money make the world go round
Long Island, money make the world go round
Rhode Island, money make the world go round
Maryland, money make the world go round
D.C., money make the world go round
Baltimore, money make the world go round
Little Rock, money make the world go round
Minnesota, money make the world go round
Arizona, money make the world go round
Louisiana, money make the world...
The song "Money Make The World Go Round" by G-Unit highlights how money is among the most vital elements of life. The lyrics explore how different people view money, with some wanting as little as possible and others wanting it all. However, fast money often leads to destructive and immoral behavior, as highlighted by the line, "fast money make God call." The song also touches on how money leads to conflicts, "Money cause hatred as soon as you get it. Money make whores, money cause wars." The chorus repeatedly states that money makes the world go round and encourages people to accumulate as much as possible.
The song's verses are sung by different artists from different neighborhoods across the United States, showing the universality of money's power. The artists rap about their experiences growing up and their current lives, which center around making money. They discuss running from the police, owning guns, and committing violent acts to protect themselves and their wealth. The chorus's repetition underscores how the love of money is a shared trait among people of all races and backgrounds, regardless of location.
Overall, "Money Make The World Go Round" captures the raw struggle, obsession, and violence that are often tied to the pursuit of money. It shows how money's power extends beyond a medium of exchange to being a force that shapes human behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Money make the world go round
Money is what drives the world forward
New York, money make the world go round
Money is what drives New York forward
L.A., money make the world go round
Money is what drives Los Angeles forward
Midwest, money make the world go round
Money is what drives the Midwest forward
Down South, money make the world go round
Money is what drives the Southern States forward
Southside, money make the world go round
Money is what drives the Southside forward
Some people want nothin' out of life
Some people have no ambition or desires
And some people want it all
Some people have extreme desires and ambition
Some people ain't livin' life right
Some people are not living their lives in the best possible way
But fast money make God call
Making money quickly can lead to risky or immoral behavior that can have severe consequences
I'm prayin' to the angels, but worship the devils
I am seeking guidance from good sources, but my actions are not always aligned with moral principles
Yeah a nigga rich but I'm livin' like a rebel
I have wealth, but I am living a rebellious and perhaps illegal lifestyle
Ridin' with my strap on, foot on the pedal
I am driving with my gun and driving quickly
Them silly beef raps, now they on another level, level
Rivalry in the rap industry has escalated to dangerous levels
I grew up on a crop side, the New York Southside
I grew up in a poor area in the southern part of New York
Stayin' alive was no jive
Surviving in that area was extremely difficult
Standin' on the strip you get stuck like velcro
Standing on the street can lead to being stuck or arrested
Jake jump out, you see heads and elbows
The police show up, and people start running in all directions
Run nigga, run nigga, here they come nigga
Run away quickly, the police are coming
Throw that pack nigga, toss that trigger
Get rid of the drugs and guns quickly
Kid I'm still in the P's, girl I love the Audi
I am still living in poverty but I love my Audi car
If yo' ass pregnant girl, leave the party
If you are pregnant, it is best to leave the party
My stashbox so big, it could move the shotty
My stash of drugs and money is so large that it can move a shotgun
God it ain't my fault, if I shoot somebody
If I shoot someone, I do not accept responsibility
I ain't in it to lose, I'm in it to win
I am not in the drug and crime game to lose, but to win
Sex, money, murder, take the safety off my sins (yeah!)
I am involved in illegal and dangerous activities, and I am not ashamed of it
Money cause hatred as soon as you get it
Money can quickly lead to envy and hatred from others
Money make whores, money cause wars
Money can lead to immoral behavior, as well as conflicts and wars
Yeah, money make the world go round and I got her
Money is what makes the world go round, and I have a lot of it
Buckle down, do anything for the dollar
I will do anything for money
Enough bills'll make your blood spill
Money can lead to violence and bloodshed
Kill for bread, anyone will from Queens to Gun Hill
People will kill for money, regardless of where they are from
I'm one man, but I own more than one steel
I am one person, but I have multiple guns
Shiny trey-pound, black 9-mil
I have a shiny .38 revolver and a black 9mm pistol
Magucci leather got me shoe crazy
I am obsessed with buying Gucci leather shoes
Quarter mil' vehicle and I'm a oops baby
I have a luxury car worth a quarter of a million dollars, and I was born as an unplanned child
And if I'm wearin' my chain it's 380
If I am wearing my chain, I am also carrying a .380 caliber handgun
Like Fat Joe, nigga you crazy?
Like the rapper Fat Joe, do you think I am crazy?
Man fuck friends, this T-dot-O-dot-S
I do not care about friends, just my Toronto-Ontario Street crew
Have it how you want, speed knot or pop chess
You can have it fast and loose, or precise and calculated
Police stompin' niggaz by the twenty
The police are arresting many people at once
And shootin' by the fifty, ain't a damn thing funny
The police are also shooting many people, and it is no laughing matter
Matter fact, man I'm a do anything for the dough
In fact, I will do anything for money
N.Y.'s finest with llamas and mo'
I am a member of the New York Police Department's finest officers with powerful weapons
It gives me shelter, it's there when I'm hungry
Money provides me with a place to live and food to eat
It feeds my kids, it fills my fridge
Money provides for my children and fills my refrigerator
It pays my bills and the mortgage on the crib
Money pays for my bills and the mortgage on my house
It keeps me icy, it make hoes like me
Money makes me look good and attracts women
It gives me, seats at the Garden next to Spike Lee
Money provides me with access to the best seats at Madison Square Garden next to the famous filmmaker Spike Lee
It made me rich, it made me change
Money has made me wealthy and has changed who I am as a person
I seen a lot of places and bought a lot of things
I have traveled to many places and purchased an abundance of material possessions
You got me haters, you got me drama
Money has attracted people who hate and create problems for me
You paid for the lawyers, you paid for the llamas
Money has paid for my legal expenses and the guns I own
You make niggaz goners, you rule all the corners
Money has enabled me to eliminate anyone who gets in the way of my business, and control the entire drug trade
When somebody dies, you gotta pay the moroners, moroners
When someone dies, you have to pay for their funeral expenses
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONDELL TURNER, CHRISTOPHER LLOYD, MARVIN BERNARD
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Miles Lewis
on Lay You Down
Beg For Mercy was one of the best albums of 2003.