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.
Popp In Them Thangs
G-Unit Lyrics
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All the gangsters around know my whole crew
We hold it down like we 'sposed to
Nigga you can front if you want, we be poppin them thangs
Every hood we go through
All the gangsters around know my whole crew
We hold it down like we 'sposed to
After the VMA's my baby momma cussed my ass out
I kicked her ass, we back friends like Puffy and Steve Stoute
Cut the grass around my crib so I could see these snakes
You see 'em back in the hood, it's cause I see they're fake
I preach a sermon โbout the paper like I'm Creflo Dollar
I pop you punk niggas like I pop my collar
I'm confused, I like Megan, Monica and Mya
Missy's freaky and Brandy's shy (uh)
Now take a look at how my lifestyle changed up
I'm on now, God damnit, I done came up (what?)
Now you can find me with the finest hoes
Choosin which whip to drive by what match my clothes
I got a fetish for the stones, I'm heavy on the ice man
If I ain't got a pistol on me, sure I got a knife fam
Get out of line and I'm lightin yo' ass up
Semi-automatic's spray I tighten yo' ass up - what?
Every hood we go through
All the gangsters around know my whole crew
We hold it down like we 'sposed to
Nigga you can front if you want, we be poppin them thangs
Every hood we go through
All the gangsters around know my whole crew
We hold it down like we 'sposed to
Nigga you can front if you want, we be poppin them thangs
Slow down punk nigga, don't exceed your speed
Cause I will put G's on your fitted like the Negro League
I got connects, I don't need no weed
I been in L.A. for a year now, so I don't see no seeds
After I'm done you: clappin the crew
Hell yeah I fuck fans, guess what, your favorite rapper does too
In a minute I'mma have the jeweler makin my rims spin
My crew run wild like the Jamaicans in Kingston
Nuttin but bling bling in your face boy, that's why my neck
Shine like one of the shirts that Puffy and Mase wore
I done found a nympho as soon as I pop a broad
She at my balls, head first like a soccer star
You can only stand next to the man if you proper
I take care of birds like an animal doctor
I been out and buzzin, niggas just slept on me
So I'm out for revenge like one of Bin Laden cousins
Every hood we go through
All the gangsters around know my whole crew
We hold it down like we 'sposed to
Nigga you can front if you want, we be poppin them thangs
Every hood we go through
All the gangsters around know my whole crew
We hold it down like we 'sposed to
Nigga you can front if you want, we be poppin them thangs
Read the paper, look at the news, we on the front page
Yeah we in the Bahamas with AK's on the stage
The ice in the Jacob watch'll make a broke nigga take somethin
So I gotta keep the fo'-fifth with no safety button
G-Unit get that money, I know some artists is starvin
But play the game like they rich, to me the shit funny
I know you see me comin; cause on the front of the Maybach
It say payback for those that hated on me
I hate when niggas claim they bangin a gang
You ain't a Crip like Snoop, you ain't no Blood like Game
See I been havin beef, I got my own bulletproof vest
Most of my enemies dead, I got about two left
Until my last breath, I'm sendin niggas bulletholes
Innocent bystanders get hit tryin to be heroes
You know how we roll, everywhere that we go
It's fo-fo's, calicos, and desert eagles
Every hood we go through
All the gangsters around know my whole crew
We hold it down like we 'sposed to
Nigga you can front if you want, we be poppin them thangs
Every hood we go through
All the gangsters around know my whole crew
We hold it down like we 'sposed to
Nigga you can front if you want, we be poppin them thangs
The song "Poppin Them Thangs" by G-Unit describes their reputation as a group of gangsters who hold down their territory in every hood they go through. The lyrics depict their aggressive behavior towards enemies who try to front on them, as they are not afraid to use violence and guns to protect their crew. The song reveals the luxurious lifestyle that the group has achieved after coming up in the industry. G-Unit flaunts their money, cars, and women while simultaneously warning their enemies that they are not to be messed with. The lyrics further imply that they are part of a gang, as they reference the Crips, Bloods, and their use of colors, such as red and blue.
The lyrics of the song are violent and materialistic, reflecting the unapologetic attitude of G-Unit. The members of the group talk about their previous beef and how they're out for revenge like Osama Bin Laden's cousins. They carry guns as a sign of their bravado, and the lyrics suggest they're always ready to fight. The aggressive tone of the song reflects the gang culture that is typically associated with hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
Every hood we go through
In every neighborhood we visit
All the gangsters around know my whole crew
All the tough guys in the vicinity are familiar with us
We hold it down like we 'sposed to
We maintain our dominance as expected
Nigga you can front if you want, we be poppin them thangs
You can pretend to be tough, but we will confront you with firearms
After the VMA's my baby momma cussed my ass out
After the MTV Video Music Awards, my former lover used profanity toward me
I kicked her ass, we back friends like Puffy and Steve Stoute
I physically assaulted her, but now we are reconciled, like Sean 'Puffy' Combs and Steve Stoute
Cut the grass around my crib so I could see these snakes
I had the lawn trimmed outside my house to identify those who are deceitful
You see 'em back in the hood, it's cause I see they're fake
If you see them back in their neighborhood, it's because I exposed them as insincere
I preach a sermon โbout the paper like I'm Creflo Dollar
I speak about money as if I'm inspiring people like televangelist Creflo Dollar
I pop you punk niggas like I pop my collar
I shoot cowardly individuals as easily as I adjust my shirt collar
I'm confused, I like Megan, Monica and Mya
I'm indecisive, I'm attracted to Megan, Monica, and Mya
Missy's freaky and Brandy's shy (uh)
Missy Elliott is sexually adventurous, and Brandy is timid
Now take a look at how my lifestyle changed up
Observe how my way of living has transformed
I'm on now, God damnit, I done came up (what?)
I've achieved success, my goodness, I've reached the top (what?)
Now you can find me with the finest hoes
Now I associate with the most attractive women
Choosin which whip to drive by what match my clothes
Deciding which car to drive based on what complements my clothing
I got a fetish for the stones, I'm heavy on the ice man
I'm obsessed with diamonds and other precious stones, I wear a lot of jewelry
If I ain't got a pistol on me, sure I got a knife fam
If I'm not carrying a handgun, then I definitely have a knife with me
Get out of line and I'm lightin yo' ass up
If you step out of bounds, I'll shoot you
Semi-automatic's spray I tighten yo' ass up - what?
I'll fire an assault weapon, and it will cause you severe injury or death - what?
Slow down punk nigga, don't exceed your speed
Be cautious, don't act recklessly
Cause I will put G's on your fitted like the Negro League
I'll harm you to the extent that your baseball cap, with the letter G, will represent the Negro League's teams
I got connects, I don't need no weed
I have high-level contacts, I don't have to purchase marijuana
I been in L.A. for a year now, so I don't see no seeds
I've been in Los Angeles for a year, and I don't encounter low-quality weed
After I'm done you: clappin the crew
After I finish with you, I'll shoot your group of associates
Hell yeah I fuck fans, guess what, your favorite rapper does too
Of course, I have sex with groupies, and your preferred rapper does it too
In a minute I'mma have the jeweler makin my rims spin
Soon, I'll pay a jeweler to create a design that makes my wheels rotate
My crew run wild like the Jamaicans in Kingston
My group behaves recklessly, like the locals in Jamaica's capital city
Nuttin but bling bling in your face boy, that's why my neck
I only display jewelry in your presence, that's why my neck
Shine like one of the shirts that Puffy and Mase wore
Sparkles brightly, like the clothing worn by Sean 'Puffy' Combs and Ma$e
I done found a nympho as soon as I pop a broad
Immediately after engaging in sexual activity with a woman, I discover that she's highly sexually active
She at my balls, head first like a soccer star
She's performing oral sex on me enthusiastically, as if I'm a soccer player
You can only stand next to the man if you proper
You can only associate with accomplished people if you also excel
I take care of birds like an animal doctor
I attend to my companion animals, as if I'm a veterinary doctor
I been out and buzzin, niggas just slept on me
I've been socially active, and people have overlooked me
So I'm out for revenge like one of Bin Laden cousins
Therefore, I seek vengeance similar to Osama Bin Laden's relatives
Read the paper, look at the news, we on the front page
Review newspapers, observe the news, we're featured prominently
Yeah we in the Bahamas with AK's on the stage
Yes, we are performing in the Bahamas with AK-47 rifles on stage
The ice in the Jacob watch'll make a broke nigga take somethin
The diamonds on my watch from Jacob and Co. would compel a destitute person to commit theft
So I gotta keep the fo'-fifth with no safety button
Therefore, I must carry a .45 caliber pistol, without the safety mechanism
G-Unit get that money, I know some artists is starvin
G-Unit earns revenue, I'm aware that some rappers are enduring financial hardship
But play the game like they rich, to me the shit funny
Despite their poverty, they behave as if they're wealthy, which I find amusing
I know you see me comin; cause on the front of the Maybach
I'm aware that you're aware of my arrival, because on the front of my luxury car
It say payback for those that hated on me
It says 'payback' to those who've expressed animosity towards me
I hate when niggas claim they bangin a gang
I dislike when men pretend to be affiliated with a gang
You ain't a Crip like Snoop, you ain't no Blood like Game
You're not a member of the Crips like Snoop Dogg, and you're not a member of the Bloods, like The Game
See I been havin beef, I got my own bulletproof vest
I've been engaged in conflicts, and I've purchased my own body armor
Most of my enemies dead, I got about two left
Most of the people who oppose me are deceased, I only have two remaining adversaries
Until my last breath, I'm sendin niggas bulletholes
Right up until I die, I'll harm persons with bullets
Innocent bystanders get hit tryin to be heroes
Well-meaning people unintentionally sustain gunshot wounds while attempting to help others
You know how we roll, everywhere that we go
You're familiar with our modus operandi, in all places we visit
It's fo-fo's, calicos, and desert eagles
We carry .44 caliber pistols, AK-47 rifles, and .50 caliber handguns
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Written by: Storch, Scott Spencer / Elizondo, Michael / Jackson, Curtis James / Young, Andre Romell / Banks, Lloyd / Buck, Young
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@hardcoregabberrrr
Who is watching this in march 2056?
@jimjimmy713
me
@ramos12
+hardcoregabberrrr me too
@akustikrausch05
heyyy
@theOPpenguins
+hardcoregabberrrr No one cares when you're watching, hell ill LISTEN to this 2100. LISTEN YOU KNOW
@hardcoregabberrrr
AOP Penguin Yeah I was trying to let those guys sound like idiots that keep on saying this shit. You dumb fuck are reacting to the wrong one. Bitch.
@nastech9558
To the future generations, never let this master piece die. 2023 and still hits different
@UnitedSpursofAmerica
here in 23 as well to say shit is nice STILL
@thestreaker4635
We have 50 cent today's kids have pop smoke
@jana.659
Ye but smokes time is over, sadly