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".
Iceman
Lloyd Banks Lyrics
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They know me 'round here, they call me Iceman
I ain't your friend boy, I'll f*** your wife man
Look at my left, now look at my right hand
Every time I move it looks like a strike of lightning
My name is Banks, but you can call me Igloo
So don't trip 'cause you know I got my pistol
You'll be surprised of the doors that it gets through
Yeah, Louie introduced me to jewelry, now I'm lovin' it
Tell Jacob the shinin's so good, them h*** love the s***
Diamond after diamond and I climbed up out the bottom
So holla if it's a problem, I got 'em just like you got 'em
I'm stylin', they grillin' 'cause my whip can buy a skyscraper
Roll down the windows stick my hand out, "Hi hater"
I'm on my way to L.A., I'll see you guys later
You'll be here when I get back, ain't got no time to drink that
Now all I do is sit back, hop on the plane and sip 'gnac
Hop in the Range and whip that, came in the game with this crap
You say my name you get smacked, right on your brain with the gat
Know who you playin' with Black, then holla back
They know me 'round here, they call me Iceman
I ain't your friend boy, I'll f*** your wife man
Look at my left, now look at my right hand
Every time I move it looks like a strike of lightning
My name is Banks, but you can call me Igloo
There's white rocks on my neck and my wrist's blue
So don't trip 'cause you know I got my pistol
You'll be surprised of the doors that it gets through
My name is Buck but you can call me Icey
I keep spillin' Cristal on my white T
Don't give a f***, b**** you ain't gotta like me
I pop my trunk and have you runnin' in your Nike's
Look what I just bought, this white mink I got it in New York
And this bright link I put it on and walk right out the store
Where's my car keys? What am I gon' drive?
My Phantom got the steering wheel on the wrong side
Pocket full of cash, Ferrari with the drive-out tags
Them h*** followin' us, let me stop and get some gas
Liberace, the cops watch me
I'm ice skatin' like a n**** playin' hockey, holla back
They know me 'round here, they call me Iceman
I ain't your friend boy, I'll f*** your wife man
Look at my left, now look at my right hand
Every time I move it looks like a strike of lightning
My name is Banks, but you can call me Igloo
There's white rocks on my neck and my wrist's blue
So don't trip 'cause you know I got my pistol
You'll be surprised of the doors that it gets through
Canary yellow princess cut, rocks when I smile
Fat boy kept it gritty since I was a chubby child
Look at me now, hat cocked up, wristwatch rocked up
When I put my hand up to my mouth and hit that sticky stuff
The light, hit the ice, on my eight-ways piece
In the streets, I'm a G, on the mic, I'm a beast
Keep a b**** on her knees, n**** please, I'm a pimp
Purge first, ask last, I'm a shark, you a shrimp
Check a deuce, Chevrolet, rims taller than my son
Gun, on the seat with a extra clip 'cause I ain't fin' to run
In my brand new, shell toe, three stripe, all white
In other words, come my way with that s*** you gon' lose your life
They know me 'round here, they call me Iceman
I ain't your friend boy, I'll f*** your wife man
Look at my left, now look at my right hand
Every time I move it looks like a strike of lightning
My name is Banks, but you can call me Igloo
There's white rocks on my neck and my wrist's blue
So don't trip 'cause you know I got my pistol
You'll be surprised of the doors that it gets through
What the f*** are they yellin'?
Dope man, anybody killa in the hood, f*** the homeboy sellin'
I've got a problem with him, if I can't touch it
Then he can't slang it and these streets get dangerous
Corny n****z pull up in cargo vans
Palms sweaty, icky's out with they masks all mad
I gave 'em the order and that's all bad
Born into flossin' flashin' got his mark-a**, smashed
The Iceman is in the buildin' chillin', big game huntin'
And this lame's, stuntin', got an addiction
That's deeper than a prescription, he's sleepin'
I'm on a mission to beat him in my position, it's f***ed
They know me 'round here, they call me Iceman
I ain't your friend boy, I'll f*** your wife man
Look at my left, now look at my right hand
Every time I move it looks like a strike of lightning
My name is Banks, but you can call me Igloo
There's white rocks on my neck and my wrist's blue
So don't trip 'cause you know I got my pistol
You'll be surprised of the doors that it gets through
They know me 'round here, they call me Iceman
Watch out
They know me 'round here, they call me Iceman
Watch out, I'll f*** yo' wife man
They know me 'round here, they call me Iceman
Watch out
They know me 'round here, I'll f*** yo' wife man
Watch out, yeah
In "Iceman," Lloyd Banks portrays himself as a cold and calculating bad boy who is not to be trifled with. Banks opens the song by introducing himself as Iceman and boasts that this is a well-known name around his area. He highlights his toughness by warning listeners that he is not a friend to be trusted, and he is not afraid to sleep with another man's wife. Banks continues to boast of his power through his skill as a fighter, demonstrated by the agility of his left and right hand, which he likens to a strike of lightning. He emphasizes his authority by saying that you will be surprised at the doors that his pistol can open, thereby asserting his dominance.
Banks then proceeds to talk about his extravagant lifestyle, which Louie, his friend, familiarized him with jewelry. He also reveals his love of shining things, which he claims is so good that many women love it. The jewelry that he has is so expensive that he got them after succeeding from the bottom. From this, he states that anyone who has issues with him should holla, and he is not afraid to deal with them as he already has them in the palm of his hands.
In summary, through the lyrics of "Iceman," Lloyd Banks paints a picture of himself as a tough and powerful man who is skilled in the art of fighting, a lover of luxury, and unafraid of dealing with issues that come his way.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I'm back
I am back and ready for action
They know me 'round here, they call me Iceman
I am a well-known and respected figure in this area
I ain't your friend boy, I'll f*** your wife man
I am not here to be your friend, and will not hesitate to have sexual relations with your wife
Look at my left, now look at my right hand
I am gesturing towards my hands
Every time I move it looks like a strike of lightning
My movements are quick and powerful, like lightning strikes
My name is Banks, but you can call me Igloo
My given name is Banks but I am allowing you to refer to me as Igloo
There's white rocks on my neck and my wrist's blue
I am adorned with white stone jewelry around my neck and a blue timepiece on my wrist
So don't trip 'cause you know I got my pistol
Do not worry, I always carry my firearm with me
You'll be surprised of the doors that it gets through
You may be surprised at the situations my firearm can help me handle
Yeah, Louie introduced me to jewelry, now I'm lovin' it
My friend Louie introduced me to the world of jewelry and I have grown fond of it
Tell Jacob the shinin's so good, them h*** love the s***
Please inform Jacob that the jewelry he provided me with is of exceptional quality, and is appreciated by many females
Diamond after diamond and I climbed up out the bottom
I have worked my way up from humble beginnings, and can now afford high-quality diamond jewelry
So holla if it's a problem, I got 'em just like you got 'em
Please let me know if there is an issue, as I carry firearms just like you
I'm stylin', they grillin' 'cause my whip can buy a skyscraper
I am fashionable and impressive, and attract attention because of my expensive car
Roll down the windows stick my hand out, "Hi hater"
I am unafraid of those who dislike me, and will even mock them by waving at them
I'm on my way to L.A., I'll see you guys later
I am traveling to Los Angeles, and will return later to this area
You'll be here when I get back, ain't got no time to drink that
I do not have time to relax, as I will be very busy when I return
Now all I do is sit back, hop on the plane and sip 'gnac
I am now able to relax, drink cognac, and travel by plane
Hop in the Range and whip that, came in the game with this crap
I am now driving my Range Rover and using my skills to succeed in this industry
You say my name you get smacked, right on your brain with the gat
If you mention my name in a negative manner, I will hit you with my firearm
Know who you playin' with Black, then holla back
You need to be aware of who you are dealing with, Black, and will need to respond accordingly
My name is Buck but you can call me Icey
My real name is Buck, but you are allowed to refer to me as Icey
I keep spillin' Cristal on my white T
I am often spilling Cristal champagne on my white undershirt
Don't give a f***, b**** you ain't gotta like me
I do not care if you dislike me, woman
I pop my trunk and have you runnin' in your Nike's
I will scare you so badly that you will run away in your Nike shoes
Look what I just bought, this white mink I got it in New York
I just purchased a white mink fur coat in New York
And this bright link I put it on and walk right out the store
I am now wearing a shining piece of jewelry I just purchased, having left the store without any issues
Where's my car keys? What am I gon' drive?
I am searching for my car keys so I can drive myself somewhere
My Phantom got the steering wheel on the wrong side
My Rolls Royce Phantom has its steering wheel on the right side, which is unusual in this country
Pocket full of cash, Ferrari with the drive-out tags
I have a lot of cash on me, and am driving a Ferrari with temporary license plates
Them h*** followin' us, let me stop and get some gas
Women are following us, so I need to stop and refuel
Liberace, the cops watch me
I attract attention from the police like the flamboyant pianist Liberace
I'm ice skatin' like a n**** playin' hockey, holla back
I am moving smoothly like an ice skater or hockey player, and calling out for a response
Canary yellow princess cut, rocks when I smile
I have a canary yellow diamond with a princess cut that shines brightly when I smile
Fat boy kept it gritty since I was a chubby child
I have always kept my music raw and authentic, even when I was overweight as a child
Look at me now, hat cocked up, wristwatch rocked up
Look at me now, with my hat angled and my wristwatch on full display
When I put my hand up to my mouth and hit that sticky stuff
When I hold my hand up to my mouth and smoke marijuana
The light, hit the ice, on my eight-ways piece
The light reflects off of the diamonds in my jewelry
In the streets, I'm a G, on the mic, I'm a beast
In the streets, I am a gangster, and on the microphone, I am very talented
Keep a b**** on her knees, n**** please, I'm a pimp
I keep women subservient to me and am a successful pimp
Purge first, ask last, I'm a shark, you a shrimp
I am aggressive and powerful, while others are weak and easily overcome
Check a deuce, Chevrolet, rims taller than my son
I am driving a Chevrolet with 22-inch rims that are taller than my son
Gun, on the seat with a extra clip 'cause I ain't fin' to run
I have a gun on my car's seat and an extra clip, as I am not one to back down from danger
In my brand new, shell toe, three stripe, all white
I am wearing new white sneakers with shell toes and three stripes on the side
In other words, come my way with that s*** you gon' lose your life
If you come my way with negative intentions, you are putting your life in danger
What the f*** are they yellin'?
I am annoyed by the noise or commotion around me
Dope man, anybody killa in the hood, f*** the homeboy sellin'
In this environment, the drug dealer or anyone who opposes me is a potential threat
I've got a problem with him, if I can't touch it
I have a problem with him, and will not hesitate to use violence if need be
Then he can't slang it and these streets get dangerous
If he cannot sell drugs, these streets will become especially violent and unstable
Corny n****z pull up in cargo vans
Uncool people are arriving in unattractive cargo vans
Palms sweaty, icky's out with they masks all mad
People are feeling anxious and angry, with hidden firearms in their waistbands and masks on their faces
I gave 'em the order and that's all bad
I have instructed someone to do something that will end badly
Born into flossin' flashin' got his mark-a**, smashed
Someone who has always shown off their wealth and possessions may soon be harmed or robbed
The Iceman is in the buildin' chillin', big game huntin'
I am inside a building, relaxing and planning my next move like a big-game hunter
And this lame's, stuntin', got an addiction
This unremarkable person is trying to show off and has a bad habit
That's deeper than a prescription, he's sleepin'
This addiction is worse than a prescribed medication, and he is unaware of it
I'm on a mission to beat him in my position, it's f***ed
I will do everything in my power to surpass him, but it will be difficult
Watch out
Be alert, as danger may be imminent
Watch out, I'll f*** yo' wife man
Be cautious, as I am not above having sexual relations with your spouse
They know me 'round here, I'll f*** yo' wife man
I am well-known in this area, and will not hesitate to engage in sexual activity with your wife
Watch out, yeah
Again, please be alert
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB CREWE, LARRY RUSSELL BROWN
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