G-Unit, an abbreviation for Gorilla Unit, is a rap group founded by 50 Cent… Read Full Bio ↴G-Unit, an abbreviation for Gorilla Unit, is a rap group founded by 50 Cent. The group first garnered a following in the underground New York scene by independently releasing several mixtapes. The group's founder, Queens-based rapper 50 Cent, officially brought the group mainstream success by establishing it as a division at Interscope Records. Since signing to the label, G-Unit's members have released solo albums.
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.
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.
Problem Child
G-Unit Lyrics
Misunderstood and underrated I'm the problem child
Might not make it up to heaven I'll let God decide
They waiting on my fall they want to see my demise
Ain't from the hood but I keep a gun that's just my state of mind
Misunderstood and underrated I'm the problem child
Might not make it up to heaven I'll let God decide
They waiting on my fall they want to see my demise
Ain't from the hood but I keep a gun that's just my state of mind
Been a problem child I can show you how I live it
Everybody thinking I might die or go to prison
I might pull up in a purple Lamborghini like a villain
I'm tryna be a mogo like hoe go and make a million
Everyone that's hating can't even say that they relevant
Cause once you gain some traction people use you to their benefit
People see me as I'm broken
But I'm just to busy living life up in the moment
My girl and I are different
Cause I don't want commitments
She wanna get married and I want some other women
She wanna get romantic
I'm taking her for granted
She wanna see me settle
But won't ever see it happen
Misunderstood and underrated I'm the problem child
Might not make it up to heaven I'll let God decide
They waiting on my fall they want to see my demise
Ain't from the hood but I keep a gun that's just my state of mind
Misunderstood and underrated I'm the problem child
Might not make it up to heaven I'll let God decide
They waiting on my fall they want to see my demise
Ain't from the hood but I keep a gun that's just my state of mind
Caught in purgatory I don't think I could escape
How I deal with all the hate
Medicate
And they tell me I should give but I take
Got some secrets that are going to the grave
Got some people that are going to the grave
Got some anger from those people turn to rage
Not in danger from the evil I am safe
Not in danger from the evil I am
Hey Kyle the problem child that's me
Can't lie revenge is bitter sweet
Wake up you know you're in a dream
Wake up you know you're in a dream
Misunderstood and underrated I'm the problem child
Might not make it up to heaven I'll let God decide
They waiting on my fall they want to see my demise
Ain't from the hood but I keep a gun that's just my state of mind
Misunderstood and underrated I'm the problem child
Might not make it up to heaven I'll let God decide
They waiting on my fall they want to see my demise
Ain't from the hood but I keep a gun that's just my state of mind
Might not make it up to heaven I'll let God decide
They waiting on my fall they want to see my demise
Ain't from the hood but I keep a gun that's just my state of mind
Misunderstood and underrated I'm the problem child
Might not make it up to heaven I'll let God decide
They waiting on my fall they want to see my demise
Ain't from the hood but I keep a gun that's just my state of mind
Been a problem child I can show you how I live it
I might pull up in a purple Lamborghini like a villain
I'm tryna be a mogo like hoe go and make a million
Everyone that's hating can't even say that they relevant
Cause once you gain some traction people use you to their benefit
People see me as I'm broken
But I'm just to busy living life up in the moment
My girl and I are different
Cause I don't want commitments
She wanna get married and I want some other women
She wanna get romantic
I'm taking her for granted
She wanna see me settle
But won't ever see it happen
Misunderstood and underrated I'm the problem child
Might not make it up to heaven I'll let God decide
They waiting on my fall they want to see my demise
Ain't from the hood but I keep a gun that's just my state of mind
Misunderstood and underrated I'm the problem child
Might not make it up to heaven I'll let God decide
They waiting on my fall they want to see my demise
Ain't from the hood but I keep a gun that's just my state of mind
Caught in purgatory I don't think I could escape
How I deal with all the hate
Medicate
And they tell me I should give but I take
Got some secrets that are going to the grave
Got some people that are going to the grave
Got some anger from those people turn to rage
Not in danger from the evil I am safe
Not in danger from the evil I am
Hey Kyle the problem child that's me
Can't lie revenge is bitter sweet
Wake up you know you're in a dream
Wake up you know you're in a dream
Misunderstood and underrated I'm the problem child
Might not make it up to heaven I'll let God decide
They waiting on my fall they want to see my demise
Ain't from the hood but I keep a gun that's just my state of mind
Misunderstood and underrated I'm the problem child
Might not make it up to heaven I'll let God decide
They waiting on my fall they want to see my demise
Ain't from the hood but I keep a gun that's just my state of mind
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Chris Dowd, Kyle Penrod
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@blahaaaaaaan
50 ain't just a rapper, he's a moment, he is literally a time mark in hip hop, he defined an era
@TheJofrica
That is a great way to put it
@OGTonyB
50 is God, ok?
@stevennewell5842
Lol
@ericbecker4216
Yeah, when rappers focused on song format, clever catchiness, and not so much being punchlines but authenticity in the character that defined the lyrics. The School of Hard Knocks where they made sure you lived what you talked about or you never graduated into the game.
@nicolasgarney
get rich or die trying is the biggest break through in hip hop history
@CS-np2oo
"I write my lifestyle ya'll niggas is cheaters, your lines come from feds, felons and don divas." My man dropped the HAMMER with that line.💯
@erictolbert4769
Fr dayummmm
@robharrison563
Facts.why he a millionaire? they broke?he raps facts? get off his dick.
@nikhilk4755
Saw him live last night and he performed this 🔥🔥🔥🔥