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".
Move
Lloyd Banks Lyrics
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There goes 50
Soon as they hear it in the club
They'll know to move
Y'all niggas better move
When you see me come through
Y'all niggas better move
Y'all niggas better move
When you see that trey pound
Y'all niggas better move
Or stick around and get laid down
I'm from the slums where crack get
Slung and gats get slung
D's run up in niggas cribs so we clap at them
I got two felonies this my third strike
I might as well go out this
Bitch wit' a bang right?
Niggas think cause I'm doin' good I'll flip
And get on some shiny shit
The hood fucked me up
My brain still stuck on that grimey shit
My chain look good, your chain look good
I'll pop, shine it
And it sell it to a nigga from my hood
I don't know you
Before rap you'se a fan-ass nigga
A stan-ass nigga, noname brand ass nigga
When I say get up, nigga, get up smooth
When I say get low, nigga
That ass better move
You flash jewels, I flash tools, nigga
Cash rules i'm nuts like cashews
Blow ya ass out ya shoes
Make the news, short fuse
A nigga's screws loose with my trey 8
I get it poppin' like Bishop from Juice
Y'all niggas better move
When you see me come through
Y'all niggas better move
Or find out what my gun do
Y'all niggas better move
When you see that trey pound
Y'all niggas better move
Or stick around and get laid down
Y'all niggas better move
Y'all better move, nigga, get out the way
Cause I'm holdin'
I could put a hit out today and I'm frozen
Blowin' that blue shit out the bay
And none of y'all niggas fuckin'
Wit' the kid okay?
I'm thinkin' 'bout who to next
They want the juice and I'm Omar Epps
I go hard yet, nigga
You som' like a old corvette
And I'm a Maybach, I stay strapped for
I calm my nerves with a
Chocolate or a haysack
Thinkin' of ways to pop up wit' a grey plaque
And several knots in my
Pocket from today' track
So I get more head than
Any stocking or a wavecap
They get it poppin' in the
Crowd when they perform
Don't come to one of our
Concerts wit' alligators on
They bigger and back and forth
With the bank matters
So I'll prolly die shootin' like Hank Gathers
Y'all niggas better move
When you see me come through
Y'all niggas better move
Or find out what my gun do
Y'all niggas better move
When you see that trey pound
Y'all niggas better move
Or stick around and get laid down
Y'all niggas better move
The song "Make A Move" by Lloyd Banks of G-Unit is a classic hip hop song that puts Lloyd's raw talent on full display. The lyrics are full of swag and testosterone that brims with confidence and grit. Lloyd Banks starts the song by stating that he he is a G-Unit nigga and does not play by the rules. He declares that he can make anyone move, and nobody can bring him down. The song is typically about the rapper's life and style of living. He's confident that he can handle his business and get what he wants.
The song aims to be a warning to others who think they can challenge Lloyd's street fame and relevance. He's eager to let them know that he is too big to be brought down, and he is always ready to fight for what he believes in. Lloyd Banks use metaphors and wordplay to deliver a heart-thumping message to all those who come across his path. He wants people to know that G-Unit is a force to reckon with, and no one should underestimate their ability.
Overall, the song is all about delivering a message of confidence in oneself and being true to oneself. Lloyd Banks wants people to know that he's unbreakable and nothing anyone does can bring him down.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm back, nigga
Lloyd Banks is making a comeback with his music.
I'm a G-Unit nigga, that means I don't play by the rules
As a member of G-Unit, Lloyd Banks follows his own rules and does not abide by the norm.
But I could make you move
Lloyd Banks has the ability to influence and motivate others.
Buy a quarter mil on jewels so I ride around wit the ooze
Lloyd Banks can afford expensive jewelry and carries a firearm for protection.
And that'll make 'em move
The presence of Lloyd Banks and his luxury items can intimidate others.
Ma, is you staying or coming? Make up your mind
Lloyd Banks is asking a woman to decide if she wants to stay or leave with him.
My lifestyles too fast to take my time
Lloyd Banks has a fast-paced lifestyle that does not allow him to slow down.
I got to get in position to make her mind
Lloyd Banks wants to be in control of the situation and persuade the woman to choose him.
'Cause I ain't leaving the club with out my nine
Lloyd Banks is not leaving the club without his firearm for protection.
You know I got my nine
Lloyd Banks owns a firearm for protection.
Think twice 'fore you cross that line
Lloyd Banks warns others to reconsider their actions before crossing a line with him.
You needed must've lost your mind
Lloyd Banks suggests that those who cross him might not be in a sound state of mind.
Thinking you can off my shine
Lloyd Banks believes that others might try to diminish his accomplishments or success.
Shorty got it shaking, I'm waiting to take her home
Lloyd Banks is interested in a woman who is dancing and plans to take her home.
It's hot as hell in here and I'm thinking of patron
Lloyd Banks mentions how hot it is, and he is thinking of ordering a drink called patron.
I know a couple different ways I can make her moan
Lloyd Banks is confident in his ability to satisfy a woman sexually.
When I'm done wit her, she'll want to take a nigga to Rome
Lloyd Banks suggests that the woman he is interested in will be so satisfied with him that she will want to go on a trip to Rome with him.
Give me a hour, I'll have her blowing up my phone
Lloyd Banks is confident in his ability to give the woman a good enough experience that she will constantly call him afterward.
Like a stem to a stone and she won't leave me alone
The woman will be attracted to Lloyd Banks and will not leave him alone after they are intimate.
Million dollar nigga, I get it and show off
Lloyd Banks is a wealthy person who likes to show off his riches.
Hit the dolga give me a minute wit your boss
Lloyd Banks wants to meet with someone in power and is willing to go to a place called the dolga to do so.
I'll fold you, New York fitted and gold cross
Lloyd Banks will put someone in their place, even if they are wearing expensive clothing like a New York fitted hat and gold cross necklace.
To the Rover, holster, over the shoulder
Lloyd Banks carries his firearm in a holster on his back when he is walking to his car, a Rover.
I'm the sickest thing spitting in a while
Lloyd Banks believes he is one of the best rappers out there, and it has been a while since anyone could compete with him.
Your plane ain't the same, it's different when I fly
Lloyd Banks is saying that when he's involved, things aren't as they seem and they elevate beyond the norm.
South side playa, play around and get popped
Lloyd Banks is from the south side and has a reputation for resorting to violence when provoked.
24-hour stake out on your nigga block
Lloyd Banks will wait and monitor someone's movements for 24 hours on their block, which in this case means their neighborhood.
Don't get your views confused wit hip hop
Lloyd Banks confirms that his views on life should not be confused with hip hop, the genre of music he produces.
'Fore you wind up on the news, now watch the hook drop
Lloyd Banks warns listeners that they could find themselves in trouble with the law if they act recklessly.
Yeah, from what I hear, niggaz don't like me
Lloyd Banks is aware that some people don't approve of him or his music.
It's funny, they want to be just like me
Despite not liking him, some people want to emulate Lloyd Banks's style or mannerisms.
They bummy, it's jealousy more than likely
Lloyd Banks suggests that those who dislike him are envious and not in a good financial situation.
The money, done made a nigga all icey
Lloyd Banks has accumulated a lot of money, which has made him rich and flashy.
4-figure ring, that boy doing his thing
Lloyd Banks has a ring that is worth four figures, and he is successful in his career.
VVS bling, my chain long as a swing
Lloyd Banks has flashy and expensive diamond jewelry, such as VVS bling and a long chain.
Boulevard King, but known in Beijing
Lloyd Banks is known and respected both locally as a 'Boulevard King' and even internationally (known in Beijing).
Fully prepared for whatever the drama may bring
Lloyd Banks is always ready and prepared to deal with any issues or dramas that might come his way.
69 scrapper wit the up and down pumps
Lloyd Banks owns a car that he refers to as a 69 scrapper and has hydraulic pumps that allow it to move up and down.
Murder is forever, don't fuck around once
Lloyd Banks is warning others that once someone has been killed, it is permanent and they should not play around with such ideas.
Bottle after bottle, I down 'em until I'm drunk
Lloyd Banks drinks heavily and can consume bottle after bottle until he is drunk.
If you ain't chipped in, don't come round my blunt
Lloyd Banks expects people to contribute money if they want to smoke his marijuana.
Grimy and gritty, New York City's top gun
Lloyd Banks describes himself as a gritty, grimy character who is the top gun in New York City.
First nigga act up, gets a hot one
Lloyd Banks will retaliate violently towards anyone who provokes him.
BPV, the bottom to top dun
Lloyd Banks describes his success from initially starting at the bottom (BPV) to ultimately achieving a great deal of success (top dun).
I get there, I gets it, I'm done, one
Lloyd Banks is confident that he can achieve what he sets out to do and will be done quickly with no regrets.
I don't know 'bout you but I'm doing it for the Q
Lloyd Banks is working hard and becoming successful for himself.
Wood brand new, size 22 shoe
Lloyd Banks has a new pair of shoes made of wood and they are a size 22.
Use your money, don't let your money use you
Lloyd Banks warns listeners to be careful with their finances and not let money control them.
I got crews view, you know the usual
Lloyd Banks has the view of the neighborhood and knows what to expect.
My life's beautiful, my pockets full of bread
Lloyd Banks describes his life as wonderful and his bank account as full of money.
Get out of pocket, I'll play soccer wit your head
Lloyd Banks will not hesitate to get violent with someone if they act out of line.
And that girl ain't your girl, know the difference boy
Lloyd Banks suggests that the woman someone is interested in might not be exclusive to them.
Pussy kill more niggaz than a liquor store
Lloyd Banks believes that people can lose everything because of women more than they would from alcohol.
I left something on her when I seen her
Lloyd Banks indicates that he had a sexual encounter with the woman he saw.
She was rubbing it in like Noxzema
The woman was rubbing something on herself like someone would rub in a medicinal cream called Noxzema.
She real cute, big titties and hips
Lloyd Banks is attracted to the woman's physical features such as her large breasts and curvy hips.
And she pretty convincing a video vixen
Lloyd Banks believes the woman has the qualities of a video vixen, someone who is known for being sensual and featured in music videos.
If you looking for a mack, I fit the description
Lloyd Banks believes he is fitting the description of a mack, someone who is a ladies man.
Chicks see him, take pictures and kiss him
Lloyd Banks is a popular figure among women and they will take photos with him and even hit on him.
Back block nigga, I get it and I'm good
Lloyd Banks is from a rough neighborhood, but he has made it and is successful.
I'm hood, living life like you should
Lloyd Banks is proud of his street roots and encourages others to embrace their upbringing and background.
N.Y, New York that is
Lloyd Banks is from New York City.
Y'all know the name
Lloyd Banks is a well-known figure in the music industry and the public recognizes his name.
I handle my biz, kid
Lloyd Banks is confident in his ability to handle his business and succeed.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABBAS ALI SHAH, JACOB AKINTAYO AKINOSO, JADE SCHUNEMAN, KNOX BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@simzthadon9975
It’s 2022 and still I play this every time I have my gun on me
@Dreweybaby
🤣💀🤣 @ gun on me!
@jonbois9802
Banks was a monster
@dubzbanx7857
Still classic. GYM FLOW
@lzyaccurate7919
Bank$ at his prime!!
@worksmagic89
this shit is hot the beat is hot
@dashawntrim1784
Fif and Banks 🐐🐐 fr 🔥💯
@bowlesmovement08
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@thenewamericandream6126
Still 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 in 2020!
@jimsmith4120
I NEVER LEFT