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.

Unconditionally
G-Unit Lyrics

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[Chorus: Olivia - repeat 2X]
Boy if you want me, then you can have me
I want you to want me and love me unconditionally

[Verse 1 - 50 Cent]
You want me to want you, you want me to need you
You want me beg and stay by my side
You want me to chase you, you want me to lace you

You want me to just swallow my pride
You want too much from me
Pretending I'm that nigga you lovingg
Last week it was my man, the week before your husband
Girl that ring on your finger means nothing
Its just a waste of money, and he was just a dummy
I know you kiss hI'm and hug him
And tell hI'm that you love him, you lying
Because I hit the first night and I wasn't even trying
You fascinated with the flow
You know I'm about to blow
Come to see me at my show
Admire how my wrist glow
You like the way I get the dough
We can go, just to drow
Let your knees hit the floor
I like it when you do it slow
ain't nobody got to know
We can keep it on the low
I don't like niggas in my business, told you that before

[Chorus]
[Verse 2 - Young Buck]
You want me to hug you, you want me to love you
You want me to miss you everytime you gone
You want to shine, you want to spend time
Girl this is just a fling thing, word is bond
You want too much from me
Everyday calling my phone
You found out my benz sittin on chrome
won't leave me alone
Catchin feelings cause I'm never at home
I should've known not to pick up the phone
Before a nigga got on
You wouldn't take time out to speak
Then you expect me to take your ass out to eat
I can't lie girl you sure look good in that mink
Tonight its on you, you gonna buy me a drink
Whatchu think?

[Chorus]
[Verse 3 - Tony Yayo]
You want me to lay out quality time, like you don't know I'm on tour
Fuck you blowin up my cell phone for? huh?
Why everytime we talk you askin for more, huh?
You want a nigga to commit, that our relationship shit and
I didn't string you along, you talkin reckless
Shorty look at my necklace
I don't sell dreams, I sell records
I know your type, used to parade around town
Bumped into an entertainer, now you want to slow down
Introduced me to family and friends as well
Walkin out the house feeling like a piece of show-n-tell
cheatin cause your boyfriend doesn't like to spend
I hate to bust your bubble but I'm just like him

[Chorus] - repeat to fade

Overall Meaning

The song Unconditionally by G-Unit featuring Olivia is about three male rappers' experiences with women who want more from them than they are willing to give. They make it clear that they are not interested in a committed relationship but are open to casual flings. The chorus sung by Olivia reflects the women's desires to be loved unconditionally, whereas the rappers view these women as clingy and needy.

In verse one, 50 Cent raps about how the woman he is seeing is pretending he is someone she loves when he is just a fling. He emphasizes that the ring on her finger means nothing and that she is wasting her time with her husband. He also mentions that he likes to keep things on the low and is not interested in niggas being in his business. Young Buck raps about how the woman he is seeing is blowing up his phone and expects him to commit when he is not ready. Tony Yayo raps about how the woman he is seeing wants him to spend more quality time with her, but he is always on tour, and he cannot give her what she wants.

The lyrics reveal that despite the differing scenarios, the men are all set on staying uncommitted to these women. The song relays how the women are faced with external societal and personal pressures that require them to be in committed relationships. They, however, want more than that and desire an unconditional love from their partners. It is a theme relatable to people who’ve had similar experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Boy if you want me, then you can have me
If you want me, I am available for you.

I want you to want me and love me unconditionally
I want you to desire and love me without any conditions.

You want me to want you, you want me to need you
You desire me to have feelings of desire and necessity for you.

You want me beg and stay by my side
You desire me to plead and remain next to you.

You want me to chase you, you want me to lace you
You desire me to pursue you and provide you with luxurious things.

You want me to just swallow my pride
You desire me to give up my ego.

You want too much from me
You are asking for more than I can give.

Pretending I'm that nigga you loving
Acting like I am the man you adore.

Last week it was my man, the week before your husband
You were with someone else last week, and the week before that, you were with your husband.

Girl that ring on your finger means nothing
The wedding ring on your finger does not hold any significant value.

Its just a waste of money, and he was just a dummy
The ring cost a lot and your husband is foolish.

I know you kiss him and hug him
I know you show affection to your husband.

And tell him that you love him, you lying
You lie to your husband when you say you love him.

Because I hit the first night and I wasn't even trying
We had sex the first night we met, and I did not even make an effort to charm you.

You fascinated with the flow
You are enamored by me and my talent.

You know I'm about to blow
You are aware of my imminent success.

Come to see me at my show
Attend my performance.

Admire how my wrist glow
Appreciate the shine on my wrist.

You like the way I get the dough
You appreciate how easily I make money.

We can go, just to drow
We can leave and get high.

Let your knees hit the floor
I want you to perform oral sex on me.

I like it when you do it slow
I enjoy it when you do it slowly.

ain't nobody got to know
We can keep it a secret.

We can keep it on the low
Nobody has to know about this.

I don't like niggas in my business, told you that before
I do not appreciate people meddling in my personal affairs, and I have mentioned this to you previously.

You want me to hug you, you want me to love you
You want me to embrace and adore you.

You want me to miss you everytime you gone
You want me to feel your absence every time you are not here.

You want to shine, you want to spend time
You desire to bask in the spotlight and spend time with me.

Girl this is just a fling thing, word is bond
This is only a short-term, casual relationship.

Everyday calling my phone
You call me every day.

You found out my benz sittin on chrome
You learned that my Mercedes-Benz has expensive rims.

won't leave me alone
You won't stop bothering me.

Catchin feelings cause I'm never at home
You are starting to develop feelings for me because I am constantly away.

I should've known not to pick up the phone
I should not have answered your calls.

Before a nigga got on
Before I became successful.

You wouldn't take time out to speak
You would not take time to talk to me.

Then you expect me to take your ass out to eat
Now you want me to take you out for a meal.

I can't lie girl you sure look good in that mink
I cannot deny that you look attractive in that mink coat.

Tonight its on you, you gonna buy me a drink
Tonight, you will be the one to buy me a drink.

Whatchu think?
What do you think?

You want me to lay out quality time, like you don't know I'm on tour
You want me to make time for you, even though you know I am on tour.

Fuck you blowin up my cell phone for? huh?
Why are you constantly calling my cellphone?

Why everytime we talk you askin for more, huh?
Why do you always ask me for more?

You want a nigga to commit, that our relationship shit
You want me to commit to our relationship.

I didn't string you along, you talkin reckless
I did not deceive or manipulate you; you are speaking foolishly.

Shorty look at my necklace
Look at my expensive necklace.

I don't sell dreams, I sell records
I do not offer false hopes or fantasies, I sell music.

I know your type, used to parade around town
I am familiar with your personality, you used to show off around town.

Bumped into an entertainer, now you want to slow down
You met a celebrity and now you want to settle down.

Introduced me to family and friends as well
You have introduced me to your family and friends.

Walkin out the house feeling like a piece of show-n-tell
I feel like I am on display when I leave your house.

cheatin cause your boyfriend doesn't like to spend
You are cheating on your boyfriend because he does not like to spend money.

I hate to bust your bubble but I'm just like him
I hate to disappoint you, but I am just like your boyfriend in terms of spending money.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID DARNELL BROWN, CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LLOYD, BOB JAMES, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON

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