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".
Intro
Lloyd Banks Lyrics
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You are now rocking with the best
Lloyd Banks! G Unit!
Chorus - 50 Cent (Lloyd Banks)
We on fire - up in here
It's burning hot, we on fire
She'll take it off, if it get too hot
Up in this spot, we on fire
Light the roof on fire (Uh! Nigga what you say?!)
We get loose in this motherfucker
Light the roof on fire fire fire
{Verse - Lloyd Banks}
Naw I aint putting nothing out, I smoke when I wanna
26 inch chrome spokes on the Hummer
This heat gon last for the whole summer
Running your bitch faster then the Road Runner
Rocks on my wrist, rose gold under
Glocks on my hip, those throw thunder
I'm riding Dalvins by the pier
But when you stop, the only thing still spinning is your ear
Yeah, I'm riding with that all black snub
Raiders cap back, all black gloves
A ladies man, but the boy smack thugs
These record sales equal more back rubs
Not to mention the boy pack clubs
His impacts about as raw as crack w
The opening lyrics to Lloyd Banks's Intro are an exciting and energetic call to action. The song begins with the introduction of the rapper and his group, G Unit, as they announce their arrival in New York City. The chorus then kicks in, encouraging listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves as the beat builds in intensity. The lyrics describe a hot and lively atmosphere, with the potential for things to get wild.
As the verse begins, Lloyd Banks further emphasizes his status as a baller and ladies' man. He boasts about his expensive car and flashy jewelry, as well as his ability to intimidate others with his gun. However, he also acknowledges his appeal to the opposite sex with his reference to receiving back rubs. The lyrics paint a picture of a confident and successful rapper, one who is enjoying all the perks of the music industry and his newfound fame.
Overall, the song's lyrics are meant to hype up listeners and convey a sense of excitement and swagger. They showcase Lloyd Banks's skill as a rapper and his ability to command attention and hold his own in a crowded industry.
Line by Line Meaning
New York City!
Welcome to New York City!
You are now rocking with the best
You are currently listening to the best music
Lloyd Banks! G Unit!
The artist performing this song is Lloyd Banks from the group G-Unit
Chorus - 50 Cent (Lloyd Banks)
The upcoming section is the chorus and includes both 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks
We on fire - up in here
We are currently experiencing extreme excitement and energy
It's burning hot, we on fire
The energy and excitement is at a high level
She'll take it off, if it get too hot
If the energy and excitement become too intense, a female may remove some of her clothing
Up in this spot, we on fire
The energy and excitement is focused in this specific location
Tear the roof off this motherfucker
We are going to cause the energy and excitement to be so intense that it will feel like the roof is being removed from this location
Light the roof on fire (Uh! Nigga what you say?!)
We are going to cause the energy and excitement to be so intense that it will feel like the roof is on fire, causing an outburst of enthusiasm
We get loose in this motherfucker
We are going to let loose and completely enjoy ourselves in this location
Light the roof on fire fire fire
We are going to cause such an intense atmosphere that it will feel like the roof is burning down with excitement
{Verse - Lloyd Banks}
The following section is a verse and is being performed by Lloyd Banks
Naw I aint putting nothing out, I smoke when I wanna
I do not smoke all the time, I only smoke when I feel like it
26 inch chrome spokes on the Hummer
My Hummer has 26-inch chrome wheels
This heat gon last for the whole summer
This level of energy and excitement will continue throughout the entire summer
Running your bitch faster then the Road Runner
I am able to seduce women faster than the Road Runner can run away from Wile E. Coyote
Rocks on my wrist, rose gold under
I am wearing diamond jewelry on my wrist, with rose gold underneath
Glocks on my hip, those throw thunder
I am carrying powerful guns on my hip that make loud noises when fired
I'm riding Dalvins by the pier
I am driving a specific type of car called a Dalvin near the pier
But when you stop, the only thing still spinning is your ear
When I stop driving, the only thing still moving will be the passenger's ears due to the intense speed
Yeah, I'm riding with that all black snub
I am carrying an all black gun with a short barrel
Raiders cap back, all black gloves
I am wearing a Raiders hat backwards and black gloves
A ladies man, but the boy smack thugs
I am skilled with women, but also able to fight against violent individuals
These record sales equal more back rubs
My successful record sales have resulted in receiving more massages
Not to mention the boy pack clubs
In addition to music, I am also involved in the nightlife scene and am often seen in clubs
His impacts about as raw as crack w
My impact in the music industry is as intense and addicting as crack cocaine
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.