Bad News
G Unit feat. 50 Cent Lyrics


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Lloyd Banks in the house, bad news
Tony Yayo in the house, bad news
50 cent in the house, bad news whenever 50 around it's bad news
Trey pound's in the house, bad news
40 Kal's in the house, bad news
I got a knife in the house, bad news whenever 50 around it's bad news

I think little man mad cause I'm flossin' bad
I ain't a wrestler, but I'll put your bitch the Boston crab
I talk money cause it costs to brag
Round here bitches walk around wit the hair that the horses had
Rap it get your face stuck on them bricks
I don't really like to exercise but I'll push up on a bitch
Y'all sweet like ninety-nine bananas
That's why I got ninety-nine niggas wit ninety-nine hammers
They all want a nigga to stop
Cause I rap slick enough to slip the ring off of Vivica Fox
I'm just a playa that found out what the coaches know
So I'mma be around longer than the Oprah show
You and your man y'all both should know
That all it takes is a finger to send you where the ghosts go
Shit I been hated since the fifth grade
That's why my best friend's a the tre pound, a ice pick, and a switch blade

I don't like you, you don't like me
It's not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, Banks' back at it again)
I don't like you, you don't like me
It's not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, Tony's back at it again)

Rule number one pick a target and study him for weeks
See where they rest at and lay with their peeps
Now you got the drop, know their daily routine
So the second rule please leave the crime scene clean
Third rule pick a day, fourth rule pick a time
Fifth rule pick a fifth, sixth rule pick a nine
And the seventh rule make sure your sidearm sweet
So when the shootout you leave him six feet deep
Eighth meet in a fast car with disguise
Use a ski mask with shades on your eyes
Ninth rule don't say shit cause po-po listen
Fuck around you end up being stuck in the system
And the tenth rule don't put a tag on a broken heart
Just put a toe-tag on your mark
And rule number 11, you caught a body but you not a legend
You better watch where you heading

I don't like you, you don't like me
It's not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, 50's back at it again)
I don't like you, you don't like me
It's not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, 50's back at it again)

Don't go against me I'll hurt your feelings
Stones in my cross the size of your earrings
My confidence level's high nigga can't tell
Lickin my lips at ya bitch like I'm LL
I smile like a nigga in jail receiving mail
Better yet like a nigga in the bookings that made bail
From day one I came in the game they said I was hot
They got scared, "Cent got money," and I got shot
You put pressure on me when you compare me to 'Pac
I'm just a new kid, I can't help that I'm hot
What little niggas say to 50 cent don't matter
I'll fire shots at the shepherd and watch the sheep scatter
My enemies never turn into friends, my friends turn into enemies
You scared then get the fuck around me
Record execs, know not to play wit my check
I come through and put my knife on that vein in ya neck (YEAH!)

I don't like you, you don't like me
It's not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, 50's back at it again)
I don't like you, you don't like me
It's not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, 50's back at it again)

Lloyd Banks in the house, bad news
Tony Yayo in the house, bad news
50 cent in the house, bad news whenever 50 around it's bad news
Tray pound's in the house, bad news




40 Kal's in the house, bad news
I got a knife in the house, bad news whenever 50 around it's bad news

Overall Meaning

In "Bad News," G Unit feat. 50 Cent describe themselves as bad news whenever they're around. Each member of the crew - Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Trey Pound, and 40 Kal - announces their presence and the fact that they bring trouble with them. 50 Cent goes on to rap about the rules of the street and how to pull off a successful hit. He proclaims his confidence and abilities, saying that he can't help that he's hot and that little niggas don't matter to him. He also warns record execs not to mess with his money and boasts about how he can come through and harm someone with his knife.


The lyrics of "Bad News" portray a tough, unapologetic, and violent image. The song celebrates the street life and sends a message that you have to be tough to survive. The rule book of the street is laid out, highlighting how to become a successful gangster in a no-nonsense and lethal street culture. The song also displays the loyalty of the G Unit crew, who stand together amidst the negativity that surrounds them.


Line by Line Meaning

Lloyd Banks in the house, bad news
Whenever Lloyd Banks is around, things get out of hand.


Tony Yayo in the house, bad news
Whenever Tony Yayo is around, things get rowdy.


50 cent in the house, bad news whenever 50 around it's bad news
When 50 Cent is around, chaos is sure to ensue.


Trey pound's in the house, bad news
The presence of Trey Pound is a warning sign for things to come.


40 Kal's in the house, bad news
The presence of deadly firearms like the 40 Kaliber is a red flag for trouble.


I got a knife in the house, bad news whenever 50 around it's bad news
Should 50 Cent be present, expecting a peaceful outcome is unwise.


I think little man mad cause I'm flossin' bad
Someone is upset that I am displaying wealth.


I ain't a wrestler, but I'll put your bitch the Boston crab
While I am not an athlete, I can defeat a man's female companion with ease.


I talk money cause it costs to brag
I discuss financial matters because boasting is expensive.


Round here bitches walk around wit the hair that the horses had
In this area, women walk around with horse-like locks of hair.


Rap it get your face stuck on them bricks
If you rap incorrectly, you will get beaten up.


I don't really like to exercise but I'll push up on a bitch
While physical activity is not my preference, I will aggressively pursue a woman if needed.


Y'all sweet like ninety-nine bananas
You all are exceptionally soft and weak.


That's why I got ninety-nine niggas wit ninety-nine hammers
To counteract this, I have an army of 99 men armed with hammers.


They all want a nigga to stop
These individuals are all hoping to impede my progress.


Cause I rap slick enough to slip the ring off of Vivica Fox
My rapping is so smooth that I could even charm Vivica Fox out of her jewelry.


I'm just a playa that found out what the coaches know
I am a womanizer that has discovered the tricks of the trade.


So I'mma be around longer than the Oprah show
I expect to be in the game for a long time, like Oprah's TV program.


You and your man y'all both should know
You and your partner should both be aware of this fact.


That all it takes is a finger to send you where the ghosts go
A simple gesture from me could result in sending you to the afterlife.


Shit I been hated since the fifth grade
I have had enemies since I was a child.


That's why my best friend's a the tre pound, a ice pick, and a switch blade
For protection, I rely on dangerous weapons like the tre pound, ice pick, and switch blade.


Rule number one pick a target and study him for weeks
To prepare for a crime, carefully observe a target for a significant amount of time.


See where they rest at and lay with their peeps
Identify the target's location and associates before planning to strike.


Now you got the drop, know their daily routine
Once you have gathered intelligence, become familiar with the target's daily schedule.


So the second rule please leave the crime scene clean
After committing the crime, make sure to leave the scene free of any forensic evidence.


Third rule pick a day, fourth rule pick a time
Set a date and time for the crime to take place.


Fifth rule pick a fifth, sixth rule pick a nine
Choose a .45 caliber firearm and a 9mm pistol as your weapons.


And the seventh rule make sure your sidearm sweet
Ensure that your firearm is of excellent quality and reliable.


So when the shootout you leave him six feet deep
If a gunfight breaks out, make sure that your opponent ends up dead.


Eighth meet in a fast car with disguise
Quickly exit the scene in a car and change your appearance to avoid detection.


Use a ski mask with shades on your eyes
Wear a ski mask and sunglasses to conceal your identity.


Ninth rule don't say shit cause po-po listen
Do not discuss the crime as law enforcement may be eavesdropping.


Fuck around you end up being stuck in the system
If caught, you may end up incarcerated for a significant amount of time.


And the tenth rule don't put a tag on a broken heart
Do not engage in criminal activities as a means of revenge or due to a personal issue.


Just put a toe-tag on your mark
Instead, kill your intended target and leave a tag on the body.


And rule number 11, you caught a body but you not a legend
If you kill someone, you will not be regarded as a legendary figure.


You better watch where you heading
Be careful and think twice before engaging in criminal activity.


Don't go against me I'll hurt your feelings
Do not oppose me, as I will take it personally and retaliate.


Stones in my cross the size of your earrings
My jewelry is expensive and impressive.


My confidence level's high nigga can't tell
I am self-assured and not easily shaken.


Lickin my lips at ya bitch like I'm LL
I am making suggestive and flirtatious remarks towards your partner.


I smile like a nigga in jail receiving mail
I am pleased and excited, like a prisoner receiving a letter in jail.


Better yet like a nigga in the bookings that made bail
Or like a person who has just been released from police custody for a small offense.


From day one I came in the game they said I was hot
From the beginning of my career, I was recognized as a talented individual.


They got scared, "Cent got money," and I got shot
People became intimidated by my wealth and power, which ultimately resulted in an attempt against my life.


You put pressure on me when you compare me to 'Pac
Comparing me to Tupac Shakur adds pressure and expectations to my career.


I'm just a new kid, I can't help that I'm hot
I am a newcomer to the industry, but my talent cannot be denied.


What little niggas say to 50 cent don't matter
Criticism and insults from less successful individuals do not affect me.


I'll fire shots at the shepherd and watch the sheep scatter
I will attack the leader of a group, causing their followers to flee.


My enemies never turn into friends, my friends turn into enemies
My foes remain my foes and those I consider my friends are likely to betray me.


You scared then get the fuck around me
If you are fearful, do not associate with me.


Record execs, know not to play wit my check
Music executives are aware that they should not mishandle my finances.


I come through and put my knife on that vein in ya neck (YEAH!)
I will physically harm anyone who disrespects me or my money.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARVIN BERNARD, MICHAEL J. CLERVOIX, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LLOYD

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