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.
Your Not Ready
G-Unit Lyrics
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Yeah! 50 Cent.. Lloyd Banks.. Young Buck...
G G G G G-Unit! Haha!
[Young Buc]
Vacate your home I come to brake your bones
A desert eagle and a black mack 10
And neva know what happend
When we come through them cowards don't want none
They screamin at they murderas but walkin' with no guns
Come with me but don't run and die where your standin'
See I'm holdin' on this cannon and your life I'm demandin'
Put the pipe to your melon and your brains on the pavement
These niggaz is talkin' think that security gon save them
Nobody gon speak when homicide pay a visit
Look you right in the eyes and tell ya "we don't know who did it"
Corrupted by street corner by shootin' at the police
The feins up all night and the neighbours gettin' no sleep
You betta get used to it you know how we do it
Shady Aftermath Interscope and G-Unit.
[Chorus]
We got action when you don't
Show our faces when you won't
G-Unit, [50 Cent] G-G-G-G, G-Unit
[50 Cent]
Now I told ya'll on my first Dre joint I am Loco
Betta than soso the games in the choke hold
Disney's is a nono I perfected the slow flow
In D.C. they dance the gogo
In L.A.they ride on lolo's
G-Unit in the house, oh no
You ain't ready it's heavy
65 chevy
Old school rollin' I'm holdin'
20 inches spinnin' from the beginnin' we winnin'
Gain's his masculinity pimpin' we not pretendin'
Drop top glock cock ready for the drama
Pistol's pop cop shot I'm heavy with them laama's
Non-stop make it hot we the top regardless
You can be the hardest
We'll just be the smartest
I warn you not to start us
We're not you average artist's
My bitch is like a goddess
When paparazzi spot us
Cause flick after flick same ol' shit that I kick, haha!
[Chorus]
[Lloyd Banks]
Guess who's back mothafucker gun in the clip
Ready to smack up on these suckas that's runnin' they lip
You can try any one of my shoes on none of em fit
Your hundreds are shorter I'll your pops his son is a daughter
All I need is some cigars and quarter a couple cars and a lawyer
Kinda packin' a bitch and I'll be back with a hit
I'm that sick, Who the hell you thought it was
I got expensive habits I can't afford it cause
G-Unit is poppin' and we performin' all the clubs
Niggas be shovin' and pushin' as someone is gooshin' surpise
She's givin' up the buns on her cushion
Sweatin' and screamin' suckin' me off the rest of the evenin'
And I'm leavin', on to the next city
Stashbox in the bus to I can bring the tex with me
I gotta go cause I'm gettin' over you niggas ain't over
G-you-NIT
[Chorus]
The lyrics to "You're Not Ready" by G-Unit are a testament to the gritty and violent nature of the streets. The opening verse by Young Buc talks about how, when G-Unit comes through, cowards tremble and murderers cower. He describes holding on to his "cannon" while demanding the lives of his enemies. The chorus reinforces the idea that G-Unit is not to be trifled with, that they have the power and fearlessness that others don't.
The verse by 50 Cent talks about his own craziness, the chokehold he has on the rap game, and his prowess on the streets. He describes his Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, with its 20-inch spinning rims, his "bitch" who is a goddess to the paparazzi, and his intention to "warn you not to start us." Lloyd Banks' verse is similarly braggadocious, with references to his expensive habits, busy touring schedule, and sexual conquests.
Line by Line Meaning
Vacate your home I come to brake your bones
I am here to injure you and cause harm to your body, forcing you to leave your own home.
Americas nightmare we at it again
We, G-Unit, are causing terror and chaos in America, just like we always do.
A desert eagle and a black mack 10
We are armed and dangerous, carrying powerful guns ready for use.
And neva know what happend
Our enemies never know what hit them when we attack.
When we come through them cowards don't want none
People are scared of us and back down when we approach them.
They screamin at they murderas but walkin' with no guns
Our enemies talk tough, but they don't have weapons to back up their words.
Come with me but don't run and die where your standin'
If you come with me, don't attempt to run away, or you will face death right where you stand.
See I'm holdin' on this cannon and your life I'm demandin'
I am pointing my gun at you, and your life is now in my hands.
Put the pipe to your melon and your brains on the pavement
I will use my gun to shoot you in the head, killing you and causing your brain to spill onto the pavement.
These niggaz is talkin' think that security gon save them
Our enemies believe that security guards will protect them, but they are wrong.
Nobody gon speak when homicide pay a visit
Nobody will talk when the police come to investigate a murder.
Look you right in the eyes and tell ya "we don't know who did it"
We will deny any involvement in a murder, even when questioned directly.
Corrupted by street corner by shootin' at the police
Our gang has become corrupted, and we even shoot at the police on street corners.
The feins up all night and the neighbours gettin' no sleep
Drug addicts are active at all hours of the night, disturbing the sleep of nearby residents.
You betta get used to it you know how we do it
You better get accustomed to our way of life, as we are not changing our behavior.
Shady Aftermath Interscope and G-Unit.
We are affiliated with Shady Aftermath and Interscope, and we are G-Unit.
Now I told ya'll on my first Dre joint I am Loco
I warned you previously on my first collaboration with Dr. Dre that I am crazy and unpredictable.
Betta than soso the games in the choke hold
I am better than average, and I have the upper hand in the game at the moment.
Disney's is a nono I perfected the slow flow
Disney is not involved in my music, and I have perfected my style of slow-paced rap.
In D.C. they dance the gogo
People in Washington D.C. dance a specific style of music called gogo.
In L.A.they ride on lolo's
In Los Angeles, people drive lowrider cars called lolo's.
G-Unit in the house, oh no
G-Unit is present and causing trouble.
You ain't ready it's heavy
You are not prepared, as the situation is serious and dangerous.
65 chevy
We are riding in a 1965 Chevrolet car.
Old school rollin' I'm holdin'
We are driving a classic car while carrying our weapons.
20 inches spinnin' from the beginnin' we winnin'
Our large wheels on the car are spinning, and from the start, we are already winning in life.
Gain's his masculinity pimpin' we not pretendin'
We are not faking our masculinity or our pimp lifestyle.
Drop top glock cock ready for the drama
We have a convertible car and a loaded gun, ready for any violent situations.
Pistol's pop cop shot I'm heavy with them laama's
We frequently shoot our guns and are skilled at handling large firearms.
Non-stop make it hot we the top regardless
We keep up a constant level of high energy and are at the top of our field, despite any naysayers.
You can be the hardest
You may think you are tough.
We'll just be the smartest
But we will always outsmart you in any situation.
I warn you not to start us
I advise you not to mess with us or start a fight.
We're not you average artist's
We are not your typical musicians.
My bitch is like a goddess
My girlfriend is incredibly attractive and perfect.
When paparazzi spot us
When the media takes photos of us.
Cause flick after flick same ol' shit that I kick, haha!
Because I always give the same performance and people still love it.
Guess who's back mothafucker gun in the clip
We are back, and we are armed with guns.
Ready to smack up on these suckas that's runnin' they lip
We are prepared to physically harm those who talk badly about us.
You can try any one of my shoes on none of em fit
You may attempt to be like us, but you will never truly fit in with our lifestyle.
Your hundreds are shorter I'll your pops his son is a daughter
Your money isn't as much as ours, and we are more manly than you and your family.
All I need is some cigars and quarter a couple cars and a lawyer
All I need are some cigars, a little bit of money, some cars, and a lawyer, and then I am set.
Kinda packin' a bitch and I'll be back with a hit
I have a gun and a female accomplice, and I will return with a successful plan.
I'm that sick, Who the hell you thought it was
I am that good, and you should have already known that.
I got expensive habits I can't afford it cause
I have expensive tastes, but I cannot always afford them.
G-Unit is poppin' and we performin' all the clubs
G-Unit is popular, and we are performing at all the best clubs.
Niggas be shovin' and pushin' as someone is gooshin' surpise
People are aggressively pushing and shoving, giving a clue that something unexpected is about to happen.
She's givin' up the buns on her cushion
A woman is agreeing to have sex with me.
Sweatin' and screamin' suckin' me off the rest of the evenin'
She will spend the rest of the night sweating, screaming, and performing oral sex on me.
And I'm leavin', on to the next city
I am leaving to travel to the next city on tour.
Stashbox in the bus to I can bring the tex with me
I have a secret compartment in the bus that I use to store my firearms, so I can bring them with me on tour.
I gotta go cause I'm gettin' over you niggas ain't over
I have to leave because I am getting too successful and ahead of the competition, and they are not happy about it.
G-you-NIT
Once again, G-Unit is present and in control.
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@Goatchild90
That Eminem intro was the seal of approval of 50's skill in case dudes got it twisted
@kingdrizzay24
50 was burning up mixtapes and freestyles way before Em. The co sign was definitely major but the skill level was always there way before Em was killing everything
@derekhugh
u was in diapers bro
@gregorybrooks1916
G-unit still slappin in 2022🔥🔥🔥
@PJChannel971
hardd
@HarleyX666
Yo Fr
@VareaIII
2023*
@slickenzmcglickenz4671
This shit is timeless fuck you mean meng 😅😅😅
@unclejune4843
Shit still boomin in 2023 🔥🔥
@matthewnoel9424
I miss this ol G unit