Banks was born in New Carrollton, Maryland and raised in Queens, New York. His mother named Rosa LLoyd of Puerto Rican descent and has a Haitian-American father. His father spent most of Lloyd's childhood in prison, leaving his mother to raise him and his two siblings. Lloyd attended August Martin High School but dropped out at age 16. For his stage name, he took his great, great-grandfather's name Banks, which was passed on by his uncles who also shared it.
G-Unit was founded when childhood friends Lloyd Banks, 50 Cent, and Tony Yayo decided to make a group with each other. They met Young Buck when UTP group came to New York and 50 Cent heard Young Buck rapping. After 50 Cent signed his contract with Aftermath Entertainment they took Young Buck in the group and signed him. Tony Yayo, being an older and more experienced rapper, joined 50 Cent on the Nas Promo Tour, the Cash Money Tour and the Ruff Ryders Tour. As Banks remained at home waiting for 50 and Yayo to return, he started rappin around the neighborhood to further increase his buzz on the streets. He then hooked up with neighborhood producers and made tracks for local mixtapes. Lloyd Banks has a renowned reputation on the mixtape scene. While Banks was making Mixtapes,50 Cent was soon granted his own record label by Dr. Dre and released the album Get Rich or Die Tryin'; Lloyd Banks was featured on the song "Don't Push Me", and the remixed version of "P.I.M.P". Soon after the group had established their own record label, G-Unit Records, G-Unit released their first official group album Beg for Mercy in November 2003, which went on to be certified double platinum.
During August 2005, Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, and their entourage were traveling in a van, when the vehicle was pulled over after passing through a red light in midtown Manhattan. Officers said they discovered a loaded handgun and another weapon in the van. Prosecutors asked a judge to dismiss the charges after an investigation determined that neither Lloyd Banks nor Young Buck was in possession of the weapons. Felony gun charges against Lloyd Banks and Young Buck were dropped on November 8, 2006.
In the early morning hours of January 9, 2010, in a Kitchener, Ontario hotel, an alleged altercation took place between Banks and a concert promoter over performance fees. Banks, and three of his associates, were later charged with forcible confinement, aggravated assault and robbery, and released on $50,000 bail.
In late January 2010, it was announced that Banks would release a new song, "Beamer, Benz, or Bentley" featuring Juelz Santana, from his upcoming third studio album. "Beamer, Benz, or Bentley" charted at #49 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lloyd Banks release info via his twitter announcing that the title for his third album has tentatively been called The Hunger for More 2' and will attempt to take him back to his best work. However, the G-Unit label later stated that the title is not set in concrete and still may be altered. The title of the album was confirmed by 50 Cent as H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2) in a interview with MTV News. According to Banks, Interscope is trying to get him back due to the success of the single "Beamer, Benz, or Bentley".
All I Want Is You
Lloyd Banks Lyrics
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I never thought I see that day that you're my old girl
Now I'm stuck here hollering at old girl
Got one, Got two three four girls
Shotgun in the drop made her right
Hut one Hut two told them niggas take a hike
Then it's on to the next on on to the next one
Hard to move on when you always regret one
Miguel
I wanted some time. I wondered if I was wrong
Trying to do right by you got me here
Now all I am is alone
Cause those eyes, and that ass, don't compare at all
And at best all they do is distract me but now
Deep down when I face it
Chorus : Miguel
All I want is you
All I want is you
All I want is you now
Now that you're gone, gone, gone
Miguel
Coz being your friend is killing me softly
I hear voices
Wonder where I went wrong
It was my fault
And the wrong time I wonder so often
Regret gets exhausting
Cause those eyes, and that ass, don't compare at all
And Iat best all they do is distract me but now
Deep down when I face it
Chorus : Miguel
All I want is you
All I want is you now
All I want is you now
Baby now that you're gone, gone, gone
Miguel
Coz they don't smile or smell like you
Girl they don't make me laugh or even cook like you
Nah they don't photograph or even sex like you
Lets face it I can't replace
That's why All I want is you
J Cole
I hit the club when you left me thinking that could heal
Trying to celebrate my Independence Day Will Smith
Baby gurl who I'm kidding
Still sick Real sh!t
All my new hoes seem to get old real quick
Could it be you everything these plain bitches couldn't be
Is it a sign from the Lord that I shouldn't be
Lost in the Player way ... sorta gettin old to me
Got me on layaway, Girl you gotta hold on me
I say I'm wrong, You say come again
Damn said I was wrong but don't rub it in
I got a lot on my mind
Got a flock full of dimes
Like a line full of hoes, Look how they coming in
Just saying
You don't wanna have me then somebody will
I'm playing
Weight on my chest like I body build
I'm praying
You ain't content with trying to do your thang
Then come back baby boomerang
That's why
All I want is you now
All I want is you now
All I want is you now
Now that you're gone, gone, gone,gone
You know that you're gone
In the song "All I Want Is You," Lloyd Banks collaborates with J.Cole and Miguel to create a track that is all about regret, desire, and longing for a lost love. J.Cole kicks off the first verse, talking about how he never thought he would see the day that his old girl would be gone. He reflects on how he is now stuck, missing her, and trying to move on while regretting his mistakes. The chorus sung by Miguel reinforces the idea that all he wants is his lost love, and the reason why he feels that way is that he can't find anyone else who compares to her.
In the second verse, Miguel sings about how it's tough being friends with someone you're in love with. He wonders where he went wrong and how he's exhausted from regret. All he wants is his lost love because no one else can make him feel the way she did. J.Cole returns in the third verse, talking about how he's tried to move on by dating new people, but ultimately, he knows that he can't replace his old flame. He realizes that his regrets are getting old, and he's praying that she'll come back to him.
The overall message of the song is that when a relationship ends, especially one where you're still in love with your ex, it's not easy to move on. The song touches on the fact that sometimes you can't find a replacement for a lost love, and that's why all you want is them. The lyrics are beautifully written and masterfully executed, making "All I Want Is You" one of the most meaningful love songs of our time.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought I see that day that you're my old girl
I never imagined that you and I will grow old together and reach this level of comfort as a couple.
Now I'm stuck here hollering at old girl
Now I can't resist staying away from you even if you're no longer by my side.
Got one, Got two three four girls
I've had a string of relationships with multiple women, but none of them have been able to satisfy me like you did.
Shotgun in the drop made her right
I'm driving my car with my girl next to me, feeling confident and happy with her presence.
Hut one Hut two told them niggas take a hike
I'm willing to defend and stand up for the love I have for you, and I won't let anyone get in between us.
Then it's on to the next on on to the next one
I keep moving on to other women, but I'm never really over you.
Hard to move on when you always regret one
It's hard to let go of someone you truly loved and regret losing them.
I wanted some time. I wondered if I was wrong
I needed some space and time to reflect on my past conduct in our relationship and whether it was justified.
Trying to do right by you got me here
I genuinely tried to make things work between us as a couple, but it didn't end up working out.
Now all I am is alone
Now, I'm left with the loneliness of losing someone I loved and cherished deeply.
Cause those eyes, and that ass, don't compare at all
The physical attributes of other women don't compare to what you had, which is why I'm still so hung up on you.
And at best all they do is distract me but now
These women only distract me because they are not what I really want or need in my life.
Deep down when I face it
When I confront the reality of the situation, I still long for you and regret letting you go.
All I want is you
All I truly desire and need in my life is you.
Coz being your friend is killing me softly
Being friends with you is painful to me because it prevents me from being what I really want to be - your partner.
I hear voices
I keep hearing voices that remind me of my love for you and the fact that I don't have you anymore.
Wonder where I went wrong
I'm still trying to figure out where I went wrong in our relationship that caused us to break up.
It was my fault
I take responsibility for the mistakes I made in our relationship that led to its downfall.
And the wrong time I wonder so often
I wonder if the timing of our relationship was off and whether things could have worked out if we had met at a different time in our lives.
Regret gets exhausting
The weight of regret is exhausting and draining, and I wish I could go back in time and make different decisions.
Coz they don't smile or smell like you
Other women don't have the unique qualities that you had, such as your smile and scent which are so special to me.
Girl they don't make me laugh or even cook like you
Other women can't make me laugh or cook for me like you did, and that's why they don't measure up to what we had.
Nah they don't photograph or even sex like you
Other women can't even compare to you in terms of intimacy and sexual compatibility.
Lets face it I can't replace
I acknowledge that I can't replace the love and connection we shared, and that's why I still want you.
I hit the club when you left me thinking that could heal
I went out to the club hoping that partying and meeting other women would take my mind off of you and help me heal from our breakup.
Trying to celebrate my Independence Day Will Smith
I was trying to emulate Will Smith's character in 'Independence Day' by pretending to be happy and celebrating my freedom, but deep down I knew I wasn't.
Baby gurl who I'm kidding
I'm just fooling myself if I think I can move on from you and find happiness with someone else.
Still sick Real sh!t
I'm not really over the pain of losing you, and I'm being honest about that.
All my new hoes seem to get old real quick
All the new women I've been with seem to lose their appeal and excitement quickly, and they can't replace what we had.
Could it be you everything these plain bitches couldn't be
You had something special that these other women don't have, and that's what made our relationship so unique and special.
Is it a sign from the Lord that I shouldn't be
I wonder if our breakup was a sign from God that we shouldn't be together, but deep down I still want to be with you.
Lost in the Player way ... sorta gettin old to me
Living a player lifestyle of seeing multiple women is starting to get old and tiresome for me.
Got me on layaway, Girl you gotta hold on me
You still have a hold on me, and even though we're not together, I can't stop thinking about you and the love we shared.
I say I'm wrong, You say come again
When I admit that I made mistakes in our relationship, you challenge me to be clearer and more specific about what I mean.
Damn said I was wrong but don't rub it in
I acknowledge that I'm wrong, but I don't want you to make me feel even worse about it. I'm already hurting enough.
I got a lot on my mind
I have a lot of thoughts and emotions about our breakup, and it's hard for me to process them all.
Got a flock full of dimes
I have a group of attractive women around me, but I still can't find what I'm looking for in any of them.
Like a line full of hoes, Look how they coming in
Women keep approaching me, but none of them can replace the love I had with you.
Just saying
I'm just being honest about my feelings and what I want, without any ulterior motives or hidden agendas.
You don't wanna have me then somebody will
If you don't want to be with me, then eventually someone else will step up and take your place in my life.
I'm playing
I'm just joking or messing around, and I don't really mean what I said about someone else taking your place.
Weight on my chest like I body build
The pain and regret of losing you is like a heavy weight that I'm carrying on my chest, which is why I feel like I'm bodybuilding.
I'm praying
I'm hoping and praying that you'll come back to me because I realize now how much I need you and how much I messed up.
Then come back baby boomerang
I want you to come back to me like a boomerang, so we can pick up where we left off and rebuild our love and connection.
Now that you're gone, gone, gone
Now that you're no longer with me, I realize how much I truly love and miss you.
You know that you're gone
I'm aware of the fact that you're no longer in my life and that I need to move on, but it's easier said than done.
Contributed by Charlie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaelb9407
banks is the best musician of all time.
@andrecs9079
Lyrically yeah maybe.
@LeonardoPLK
For sure he is, the goat
@j.pfrazier2672
Punch line king of this era hands down its almost as if biggie smalls soul passed him the tourch
@stevenpelayo3351
Banks is a lyrical assassin straight up underrated mc he better than most folks
@garyfagan123
nice and smooth beat these should get on a track together banks and j cole crazyy
@powerpunch987
this is fireee!!!
@heyylau
H.F.M.2 is going to be dope!!
@WonderBreed
wooo lloyd banks is straight grindin!
@xMenace2Kingx
Banks killed it