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".
Karma
Lloyd Banks Lyrics
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Ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah (yeah, yeah, uh)
I am the one you denied
Brushed me off every time I tried
But I'm alright
I'm able to swallow my pride
And put all the bullshit to the side
I'm down for a one night stand
I'll accept it any way that I can
'Cause I ain't yo man
I'll try for whatever it's worth
Just remember who played who first, yeah yeah
Uh, I can't keep my eyes off ya
I can tell why them other guys lost ya
Your kinds rarer than a flyin' saucer
And that's what I can offer
Similarities in our characters
Haven't ya heard the word 'round town?
How I get down? (yeah)
They gon' whistle
Everybody part is official
And that ass wit' you
Got my dick hard as a missile
Don't hop on top
'Cause I ride around with a pistol
If they pull us over, I'll be out of town wit' a issue
If you was mine I'd introduce you to mama, girl (oh, ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah)
Your stylin' in your boots and Gabbana
I'm so used to your Prada (baby)
I take trips cause out in Houston, its hotter (oh, ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah)
Throw in that Al Green and juice the Impala
Lay my jewels on my collar
Ya had me feelin' like a fool when I holla'd
Tryna squeeze in but you wasn't bothered
Now I ain't either
Soon as I realize that I ain't need her
She in a rush to get close to me, but I ain't eager, shit
I am the one you denied
Brushed me off every time I tried
But I'm alright
I'm able to swallow my pride
And put all the bullshit to the side
If you ready to ride
I'm down for a one night stand
I'll accept it any way that I can
'Cause I ain't yo man (uh)
I'll try for whatever it's worth
Just remember who played who first, yeah, yeah (uh)
Look I don't mean to bother you
But your sex appeal is remarkable
You make a G wanna walk around in a park wit' you
There ain't no tellin' the kinda things I'ma start to do
If I get wrapped up on your ass too fast
I can tell you feel the same 'cause when I ask, you laugh
So I'ma leave it at that, take a hint and put in my math (ooh)
I imagine you prolly look twice as good in the bath
And I'm buggin'
'Cause I can see you right in the hood when I pass (oh, ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah)
I'm never stable, 'cause business is on my ass
But you can be the one that I visit before I dash
And I admit, I been the type to hit and split (oh, ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah)
But you can blame me for the females that I been gettin' wit'
'Cause most of these broads has had they eyes on my grit
To the eager shit and learned to be satisfied with the dick (ooh)
And if you ain't worth it then that's all you get
I ain't gon' blame you, I'ma blame all you tricks
'Cause
I am the one you denied
Brushed me off every time I tried
But I'm alright
I'm able to swallow my pride
And put all the bullshit to the side
If you ready to ride
I'm down for a one night stand
I'll accept it any way that I can
'Cause I ain't yo man
I'll try for whatever it's worth
Just remember who played who first, yeah, yeah
You seem like your attitude
Only appears when I'm mad at you
When several situations occur and that includes
When I'm gone too long, ridin' through them avenues
As soon as I get home (you know, oh yeah), there's rumors and scattered news
You know my fantasies, am I feelin' things or can this be
Your girlfriend tryna sandwich me
My hearts colder then sandwich meat
'Cause I come from the hood where the hammers be (yeah, yeah)
I move fast but I switch pace (switch pace)
And pop a Listerine strip in, before you get all up in a bitch face
Movin' your body like this
Gon' make me blow like a bottle of Crist'
Man, I don't know no one hotter than Twist
You got my temperature risin' from your hips to you're thighs and
That glare in your eyes that brighten up her horizon (yeah)
It comes naturally, I don't bribe 'em
Its easy as, 1-2-3, and I slide in
I am the one you denied (yeah)
Brushed me off every time I tried
But I'm alright
I'm able to swallow my pride
And put all the bullshit to the side
If you ready to ride
I'm down for a one night stand
I'll accept it any way that I can
'Cause I ain't yo man
I'll try for whatever it's worth
Just remember who played who first, yeah yeah
(I am) I am the one you denied (ooh-ooh)
Brushed me off every time tried (ooh yeah)
But I'm alright
I'm able to swallow my pride (yeah)
And put all the bullshit to the side
If you ready to ride (woah)
I'm down for a one night stand (oh ooh)
I'll accept it any way that I can (oh ooh)
'Cause I ain't yo man
I'll try for whatever it's worth
Just remember who played who first, yeah yeah
Oh, ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah
Ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah
Oh, ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah
Ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah
In Lloyd Banks's song Karma, he talks about a girl who has rejected him in the past, saying that she has brushed him off every time he's tried to get with her. Despite this, he's now ready to move on and can put the past behind him to accept a one-night stand. He talks about their similarities and how he's been hearing about her from others in town. He complements her on her amazing style and says he's used to her Prada. He also talks about his cold heart, which he says is due to his upbringing in a tough neighbourhood where guns are common. Despite this, he's attracted to her passion and willingness to be with him, even for one night.
The song is full of sexual innuendos and a sense of wanting something you can't have. Lloyd Banks expresses his frustration at being denied by this girl time and time again, which has now led him to desire her even more. He's willing to overlook her past rejections and put all of that to the side in order to have her for one night. He even talks about his image, mentioning that he moves fast, but can also switch pace, pop a Listerine strip in, and slide right in.
Overall, Lloyd Banks's Karma is about wanting what you can't have, overcoming past rejections, and being attracted to someone's passion and excitement. He's willing to put his pride aside for the chance of being with her, even if it's only for one night.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the one you denied
You rejected me in the past
Brushed me off every time I tried
You dismissed me whenever I made an effort
But I'm alright
I'm okay now
I'm able to swallow my pride
I can disregard my ego
And put all the bullshit to the side
I can let go of all the nonsense
If you ready to ride
If you're ready to be with me
I'm down for a one night stand
I'm open to a casual encounter
I'll accept it any way that I can
I will agree with any arrangement
'Cause I ain't yo man
I am not your partner
I'll try for whatever it's worth
I'll attempt no matter what
Just remember who played who first, yeah yeah
Keep in mind who initiated the game
Uh, I can't keep my eyes off ya
I can't stop looking at you
I can tell why them other guys lost ya
I understand why other men failed with you
Your kinds rarer than a flyin' saucer
You're unique and exceptional
And that's what I can offer
And that's what I can give you
Similarities in our characters
Our personalities are alike
Haven't ya heard the word 'round town?
Didn't you listen to the rumors?
How I get down? (yeah)
About my behavior?
They gon' whistle
They'll be in awe
Everybody part is official
Everything about you is exceptional
And that ass wit' you
And your buttocks that accompany you
Got my dick hard as a missile
It aroused me very much
Don't hop on top
Don't ride on me
'Cause I ride around with a pistol
Since I drive with a weapon
If they pull us over, I'll be out of town wit' a issue
If they stop us, I'll leave promptly
If you was mine I'd introduce you to mama, girl (oh, ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah)
If we were in a relationship, I'd introduce you to my mother
Your stylin' in your boots and Gabbana
Your boots and Gabbana apparel look great on you
I'm so used to your Prada (baby)
I'm familiar with your Prada dresses
I take trips cause out in Houston, its hotter
I go on trips because Houston's climate is hot
Throw in that Al Green and juice the Impala
Let's add Al Green to the music and ride the Impala
Lay my jewels on my collar
Put my jewelry around my neck
Ya had me feelin' like a fool when I holla'd
You made me feel foolish when I flirted with you
Tryna squeeze in but you wasn't bothered
I tried to get closer to you but you didn't show interest
Now I ain't either
Now I don't either
Soon as I realize that I ain't need her
As soon as I realized I didn't need you
She in a rush to get close to me, but I ain't eager, shit
You are suddenly interested in me, but I'm not excited about it
'Cause I ain't yo man (uh)
I'm not your partner
Just remember who played who first, yeah, yeah (uh)
Don't forget who started the game
Look I don't mean to bother you
I don't want to trouble you
But your sex appeal is remarkable
But I find you incredibly attractive
You make a G wanna walk around in a park wit' you
You make a gangster want to take a walk with you
There ain't no tellin' the kinda things I'ma start to do
I might do anything
If I get wrapped up on your ass too fast
If I get too invested in you
I can tell you feel the same 'cause when I ask, you laugh
I can sense that you feel the same because you giggle when I ask
So I'ma leave it at that, take a hint and put in my math (ooh)
So I'll stop here, read the signs, and enter my number
I imagine you prolly look twice as good in the bath
You probably look twice as stunning in the bathtub
And I'm buggin'
And I'm going crazy
'Cause I can see you right in the hood when I pass (oh, ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah)
Because I see you in the neighborhood when I drive by
I'm never stable, 'cause business is on my ass
I'm always on the move because of my work
But you can be the one that I visit before I dash
But you can be the one that I see before I leave
And I admit, I been the type to hit and split (oh, ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah)
I confess that I'm the type to have sex and leave
But you can blame me for the females that I been gettin' wit'
You can criticize me for the women I've been intimate with
'Cause most of these broads has had they eyes on my grit
Because most of these women wanted to get my money
To the eager shit and learned to be satisfied with the dick (ooh)
To the one who wanted my penis and learned to be content with it
And if you ain't worth it then that's all you get
And if you're not worth it, then that's all you'll receive
I ain't gon' blame you, I'ma blame all you tricks
I'm not going to hold you accountable, but I'll blame the deceitful women
Just remember who played who first, yeah, yeah
Always recall who initiated the game
You seem like your attitude
It seems like your manner
Only appears when I'm mad at you
Surfaces when I'm upset with you
When several situations occur and that includes
When various scenarios happen and that involves
When I'm gone too long, ridin' through them avenues
When I'm away for too long, driving through different streets
As soon as I get home (you know, oh yeah), there's rumors and scattered news
Once I'm home, there are rumors and gossip being spread
You know my fantasies, am I feelin' things or can this be
You know what I desire, am I imagining things or is this real?
Your girlfriend tryna sandwich me
Your friend is trying to involve herself with me
My hearts colder then sandwich meat
I have a heart as cold as refrigerated meat
'Cause I come from the hood where the hammers be (yeah, yeah)
Because I grew up in a neighborhood with guns
I move fast but I switch pace (switch pace)
I move quickly, but I can slow down
And pop a Listerine strip in, before you get all up in a bitch face
And use Listerine strips before confronting any woman
Movin' your body like this
Dancing in this manner
Gon' make me blow like a bottle of Crist'
Will turn me on like a bottle of champagne
Man, I don't know no one hotter than Twist
I don't think anyone is hotter than me
You got my temperature risin' from your hips to you're thighs and
You are making me hot from hips to thighs
That glare in your eyes that brighten up her horizon (yeah)
Your eyes shine brightly and light up the sky
It comes naturally, I don't bribe 'em
It happens effortlessly, and I don't bribe anyone
Its easy as, 1-2-3, and I slide in
It's easy as counting to three, and I penetrate
(I am) I am the one you denied (ooh-ooh)
I am the person you rejected
I'm able to swallow my pride (yeah)
I can put aside my ego
If you ready to ride (woah)
If you're willing to be with me
I'm down for a one night stand (oh ooh)
I'm open to a brief encounter
I'll accept it any way that I can (oh ooh)
I'll take any arrangement
Oh, ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah
Oh yeah
Ooh ooh ooh, aw yeah
Oh yeah
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Charles Lloyd, Gregory M. Doby, Charles Henry Jr. Jackson, Marvin Jerome Yancy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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If u from age like 27-35 these songs are very special. Every generation has an advantage and ours is the ability to have heard this era as like teens but can appreciate all the surroundin eras past and present. Me personally i prefer this sound and wish it would come bacc. But at least i truly got to experience it.
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I'm in my 50's and we loved this era also.
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I was 24 when this was a hit I'm 42
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Yes exactly