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.
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G-Unit Lyrics
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[50 Cent]
I'll teach you how to stunt
My wrists stay rocked up
My TV's pop up in a Maybach Benz
I'll teach you how to stunt
Nigga you can't see me
I'll teach you how to stunt
My neck stay blinging, my rims stay gleaming, I'm shining man
I'll teach you how to stunt
I see you scheming, nigga keep on dreaming, I hurt ya mans
I'll teach you how to stunt
[50 Cent]
Seven series BM, Six series Benz
Twenty-four inches, Giovanni rims
All on one wheel when I'm on one of them
Ma, that boy out there acting a fool that's him
They say I've changed man, I'm getting paper, I'm flashy
They like me better when I'm fucked up and ashy
My royalty check's the rebirth of Liberace
Stunt so hard, everybody got to watch me
And I don't really care if it's platinum or white gold
As long as the VS bling, look at that light show
In the hood they say Fifty man your sneaker look white yo
Just can't believe Reebok did a deal with a psycho
Banks is a sure thing, y'all niggas might blow
I'm fitting to drop that, so I suggest you lay low
Buc, he from Cashville, Tenneckee nigga
Getting them ten of keys, save ten for me nigga
[Chorus]
[Lloyd Banks]
I'm sensing a lot of tension now that I'm rapping
But the kids used to look up to you, what happened?
Me on the corner contrary hand covered with platinum
Different color coupes but I'm in love with the black one
On point, 'cause you get R.I.P.'s when slacking
So the stash box big enough to squeeze the mack in
Yeah, I'm fairly new but I demand some respect
'cause I already wear your advance on my neck
I'm fresh off the jet, then I breeze to the beaches
Blue Yankee fitted, G-Unit sneakers
I already figured out what to do with all my features
Decorate the basement, full of street sweepers
When it comes to stuntin' there's nothing you can teach us
We're in a different time zone, your records don't reach us
No, I ain't here to save the world, just roll up a blunt
Come with me out front, I'll tech you how to stunt
[Chorus]
[Young Buc]
Chain so icy, you don't have to like me
In a throwback jersey, with the throwback Nikes
I know you probably seen me with Cash Money from back in the days
The only thing changed is the numbers on the range
I bought me an old school and blew out the brains
The Roc the Mic tour, I threw off my chain
My sprewell's spinning man, I'm doing my thing
And whodi now in trouble now that you in the game
Come on now, we all know gold is getting old
The ice in my teeth keep the crystal cold
G-Unit homie, actin' like y'all don't know
Look, I can't even walk through the mall no more
I just pull up, get out, and get all the hoes
They never seen doors lift up on a car before
Don't be mad at me dog, that's all I know
That's how to show these fougaisies how it's supposed to go
[Chorus]
The lyrics to G-Unit's song Stunt 101 describe the lavish lifestyles of the trio, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, and Young Buck. The song starts with 50 Cent proclaiming that he will teach others how to stunt or show off their wealth. He boasts about his expensive possessions, including his Maybach Benz with pop-up TVs, smoke gray rims on his Bentley GT, and a blinging necklace. Focusing on his flashy lifestyle, he warns others who may be scheming, telling them to keep dreaming, as he is too powerful to be taken down. Lloyd Banks enters the song and confronts any tension that may exist, especially from those who used to look up to him. He, too, is now on top, with a black coupe and a massive throat necklace. Young Buck, the last member to rap, boasts about his icy chain, throwback jersey, and throwback Nikes. He also mentions his involvement with Cash Money before joining G-Unit and shows off his impressive possessions, a spinning sprewell and a car with lift-up doors.
The song is a celebration of wealth and luxury and shows how the rappers worked hard to get to the top of the game. It also depicts the lives they lead, using conspicuous consumption as a way to show off their success.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll teach you how to stunt
I will show you how to show off and be flashy
My wrists stay rocked up
My wrist jewelry is fully blinged out
My TV's pop up in a Maybach Benz
My car's TV screens automatically rise up from my Maybach Benz
Nigga you can't see me
You can't compete with my level of wealth and success
My Bentley GT got smoke gray rims
The rims on my Bentley GT are a unique and expensive smoke gray color
My neck stay blinging, my rims stay gleaming, I'm shining man
My neck jewelry and car rims are always glittering, making me stand out
I see you scheming, nigga keep on dreaming, I hurt ya mans
I am aware of your plans to bring me down, but they will never succeed and I will retaliate
Seven series BM, Six series Benz
I own two expensive cars, a BMW 7 series and a Mercedes-Benz 6 series
Twenty-four inches, Giovanni rims
My car rims are made by the luxury brand Giovanni and are 24 inches in size
All on one wheel when I'm on one of them
I can drive my cars on just one tire when I feel like showing off
Ma, that boy out there acting a fool that's him
People may criticize me for my behavior, but it just shows that I am living my life to the fullest
They like me better when I'm fucked up and ashy
People used to prefer me when I was poor and struggling, rather than now when I am successful and wealthy
My royalty check's the rebirth of Liberace
The amount of money I receive from my music royalties is so great that it is comparable to the wealth of the famous pianist Liberace
Stunt so hard, everybody got to watch me
I am so flashy and showy that everyone in my vicinity is drawn to me and my displays of wealth
And I don't really care if it's platinum or white gold
I don't differentiate between types of expensive materials, as long as they are shiny and valuable
As long as the VS bling, look at that light show
As long as my jewelry has high-quality diamonds, it will shine and catch people's attention
In the hood they say Fifty man your sneaker look white yo
People in my neighborhood admire my white sneakers and are surprised that I have a deal with the shoe brand Reebok
Just can't believe Reebok did a deal with a psycho
Even though people admire me and my sneakers, they also think I am crazy for some of my actions and behavior
Banks is a sure thing, y'all niggas might blow
My fellow rapper Lloyd Banks is a guaranteed success, whereas others may not be as successful in their careers
I'm fitting to drop that, so I suggest you lay low
I am about to release new music and suggest that other rappers take a break to avoid the competition
Buc, he from Cashville, Tenneckee nigga
My fellow rapper Young Buck is from Cashville, Tennessee
Getting them ten of keys, save ten for me nigga
Young Buck is successful in the illegal drug trade and saves some of his earnings for me
I'm sensing a lot of tension now that I'm rapping
Since I started rapping, I sense that some people are jealous or threatened by my success
But the kids used to look up to you, what happened?
People used to admire and respect the older generation of rappers, but now they are more interested in the flashy lifestyle and music of the newer generation
Me on the corner contrary hand covered with platinum
I used to be a regular guy on the street corner, but now I am covered in expensive platinum jewelry
Different color coupes but I'm in love with the black one
Although I have multiple sports cars in different colors, my favorite is the black one
On point, 'cause you get R.I.P.'s when slacking
I need to be alert and focused at all times, because failure to do so could result in death
So the stash box big enough to squeeze the mack in
My hidden compartment is large enough to store a gun in case of emergencies
Yeah, I'm fairly new but I demand some respect
Even though I am a new rapper, I deserve to be respected for my talent and success
'cause I already wear your advance on my neck
I have already spent the large sum of money given to me by my record label on expensive jewelry
I'm fresh off the jet, then I breeze to the beaches
I often travel and take vacations in sunny, beach destinations right after getting off a private jet
Blue Yankee fitted, G-Unit sneakers
I am wearing a blue New York Yankees hat and sneakers from my own brand, G-Unit
I already figured out what to do with all my features
I know how to use my physical attributes and talents to make myself more attractive and successful
Decorate the basement, full of street sweepers
I have decorated my basement with expensive guns, indicating that I am well-armed and protected
When it comes to stuntin' there's nothing you can teach us
I know how to show off and be flashy better than anyone else, so there's nothing others can teach me
We're in a different time zone, your records don't reach us
My music and lifestyle are so far ahead of others that they are not even on my level
No, I ain't here to save the world, just roll up a blunt
I am not trying to change the world or make a positive impact, I am just focused on enjoying myself and smoking marijuana
Come with me out front, I'll tech you how to stunt
Join me and I will show you how to show off and be flashy like me
Chain so icy, you don't have to like me
The quality of my diamond necklace is so high that even if someone doesn't like me, they still have to respect my wealth
In a throwback jersey, with the throwback Nikes
I am wearing a vintage sports jersey and matching sneakers from the same era
I know you probably seen me with Cash Money from back in the days
I used to be associated with the record label Cash Money Records, which was popular in the past
The only thing changed is the numbers on the range
Although my wealth and success have increased, the only thing that has changed about my car is that the model number has gone up
I bought me an old school and blew out the brains
I purchased a classic car and customized it to have a powerful engine
The Roc the Mic tour, I threw off my chain
During a performance on the Roc the Mic tour, I dramatically threw my diamond chain into the audience
My sprewell's spinning man, I'm doing my thing
The rims on my car are continuously rotating, indicating that I am successful and living my best life
And whodi now in trouble now that you in the game
Other rappers are now in trouble because I am in the same industry as them, and am outshining them with my success and wealth
Come on now, we all know gold is getting old
Gold jewelry is becoming less fashionable and desirable, while other expensive materials like platinum are gaining popularity
The ice in my teeth keep the crystal cold
The diamonds in my dental grill are so high-quality and well-cut that they make my breath cold
G-Unit homie, actin' like y'all don't know
I am a part of the rap group G-Unit, and I am surprised that some people act like they don't know who we are
Look, I can't even walk through the mall no more
I am so famous and recognizable that I cannot even go shopping at the mall without being mobbed by fans and admirers
I just pull up, get out, and get all the hoes
As soon as I arrive anywhere, I attract all the women and am able to charm them instantly
They never seen doors lift up on a car before
People are amazed by the fact that the doors on my expensive cars lift up rather than opening normally
Don't be mad at me dog, that's all I know
I am not intentionally trying to make others jealous or angry, I am just living my life to the fullest and showing off my wealth and success
That's how to show these fougaisies how it's supposed to go
I am setting an example for those who are not as successful or wealthy as me, showing them how to be flashy and successful in the rap industry
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID DARNELL BROWN, CURTIS JACKSON, CHRISTOPHER LLOYD, DENAUN M PORTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Who else is listening to this classic in 2024.
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Never stopped listening
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Greatest lyrics of all time are in this song