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".
Set Up
Lloyd Banks Lyrics
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Detroit nigga!
+Cheers+ the debut, the nigga the voice the career, it's all new (yup)
You pupp-ular phew-ass niggas love your boo when I thugged in school (huh)
Made her resort to fuck with niggas like you (hah!)
Me, I gave her obstical courses
Bust nuts up in that ass, (yeah) lots of abortions
Made the bitch wifey, when you should be plottin' divorcin'
I put it through the ring, had her wallet and horse, when
You, bought rings, had her hiding out in Nordstrom
A culture, help a playa apart
Catch these bars, you know I play her like a sport (hah!)
Obie is never that nigga paying for that loft
Payin' the cause for another man to floss (nah!)
I'd rather have my hands on the grands of course
So the plan is creepin' up on your man, pushing The Porsche (what!)
Thick thighs but she full of surprises
I swear this bitch is +Shady+ (that's what I know)
Sex on her mind all the time
And you think that, that's your baby (you don't know)
You a good guy that's living the life
But she dove and played your safety (that's what I know)
If you cool and she satisfied {I know +Dat bitch+}
How come that bitch just paged me? (you don't know)
Ey yo, Obie Trice, I know the same bitch (the same bitch)
The bitch with the ear-ring and the clit (+Dat Bitch+?)
I got photos with her buttnaked
with Manolo's and a pair of handcuffs on her hip (ey yo)
She love coke, doin' lines off my CD (sniff sniff)
She in the bottles like Audrey Magini
She got a G.A.D. from nightschool
That stands for "Gettin' Anybody Dolla", greeeedy!
I first met her at Magic City, she was gettin' lapdances, and grabbin' titties
When the stripper ain't lookin', she grabbed her $50
Ride out the bitch thong, when the song is on
I'm like: +Dat Bitch+ ain't shit!
She'll put the gun to your balls while swallowing your "kids"
Before you know it, you got roooobbed
By four fat chicks that kicked in your door while you was tired
That's the game +Dat Bitch+ is playin'
Watch her back while they walkin' your way
You know her, long hair brown skin
Pussy be whippin' niggaz like Lady Heroine
You try to get her drunk, she slipped two of "Mickey's"
Now you the next date-rape victim on Rickie
Bitch fuck with D, I have her leg +hangin' out the trunk+ like the
+Marshall Mathers LP+ (yup!)
Thick thighs but she full of surprises
I swear this bitch is +Shady+ (that's what I know)
Sex on her mind all the time
And you think that, that's your baby (you don't know)
You a good guy that's living the life
But she dove and played your safety (that's what I know)
If you cool and she satisfied {I know +Dat bitch+}
How come that bitch just paged me? (you don't know)
Yeah, Lloyd Banks'll never trust a hoe (no)
They'll get you +Set Up+ fast, +puttin' your hands in the air+ like
Busta's show (yeah)
I got the fame, name, plus the dough
Between your legs and your chin is a few places my nuts'll go (hoe!) (hah!)
I'm stubborn in the worst way, so I don't follow up if I don't get the
pussy the first day (yeah)
Hey, slow down boo, is that a G-Unit party ?
My niggaz pattin' the hoes down too (yeah)
They're hungry and they're plannin' to profit
So I get all my hoodrat head with my hand outta my pocket
They scheme, but the cannon'll stop it
Thinkin' I'm offpoint cuz I blew about a grand on a chocolate
And even if I'm loose off the liqour (liquor)
I'm reachin', besides everything's bulletproof but my zipper (ziiip!)
I don't even put my drink down, watch the bitch on your arm
She probably goin' through your mink now (Lloyd Banks nigga!
Thick thighs but she full of surprises
I swear this bitch is +Shady+ (that's what I know)
Sex on her mind all the time
And you think that, that's your baby (you don't know)
You a good guy that's living the life
But she dove and played your safety (that's what I know)
If you cool and she satisfied {I know +Dat bitch+}
How come that bitch just paged me? (you don't know)
Yo, if you say "Kiss is the best", you're not hypothetically speakin'
Beyond doubt, I bet he be leakin' (D-Block!)
And I'm in the zone right now, I think I'm 'bout to finish up my album
by the rest of the weekend (let's go)
It's a dirty game, and rule number one
you never spend clean money on a dirty dam? (yeah)
Bitches pointing like "Oh, he Kiss!"
Once they get a whip for the purple kush and a OG Crip
Got a hazespot with dubs and a whole D strip
I get it for cheap, the 'ricans throw me shit
My nigga listen, it's enough of 'em (uhh)
So you don't gotta be runnin' around here all crazy, lovin' 'em and
coughin' 'em (New York)
Just don't add up, (naw)
she just wanna get her hair and nails done, and tear Fifth Ave up
She might cop female 'Gators
Bad thing's the homie gonna spend her like Spreewells later
Now everything is messed up (yeah)
You wanna deck him, then deck her
Should have only used her from the neck up (woo)
Instead of taking her to shop's
Take her scandalous ass to +The Doc+, make her get a check up
Not for nothing, you should just stand down
Cuz before long, there's gonna be a man down
But naww, you gave her the world
She gave you her ass and then to Kiss
And she still your favorite girl, damn!
Thick thighs but she full of surprises
I swear this bitch is +Shady+ (that's what I know)
Sex on her mind all the time
And you think that, that's your baby (you don't know)
You a good guy that's living the life
But she dove and played your safety (that's what I know)
If you cool and she satisfied {I know +Dat bitch+}
How come that bitch just paged me? (you don't know)
Whachu know about it!
In "Set Up," Lloyd Banks and Obie Trice communicate a message about a woman who is deceiving and manipulative. She uses her physical appearance and sexuality to lure in men, but her real intentions are to exploit them financially and emotionally. Banks and Trice are not the only ones who have fallen victim to her tactics; other men are also involved in her schemes.
Banks and Trice also comment on the nature of the music industry, pointing out how easy it is for individuals to get caught up in the glitz and glamour of fame. As an extension of this concept, they warn listeners that not every person is who they claim to be, and that it is essential to be cautious and not let fame blind them to the reality of the world around them.
The lyrics are powerful and provide a window into the challenges and dangers faced by those in the music industry. Banks and Trice use explicit language to illustrate their point, creating a vivid and compelling narrative that captures the listener's attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Cheers the debut, the nigga the voice the career, it's all new (yup)
Lloyd Banks is the new face of the rap game and his debut album is the beginning of his career in the industry.
You pupp-ular phew-ass niggas love your boo when I thugged in school (huh)
Back in the day, Lloyd Banks was the one attracting all the girls, while the less popular guys only gained attention when Banks started being successful in the rap game.
Made her resort to fuck with niggas like you (hah!)
The girl who used to be interested in Banks had to settle for guys who were less desirable after Banks became famous.
Me, I gave her obstical courses / Bust nuts up in that ass, (yeah) lots of abortions
Banks put the girl through difficult challenges and they had a sexual relationship that resulted in multiple abortions.
You, took it out of proportion / Made the bitch wifey, when you should be plottin' divorcin'
The less popular guys who ended up with Banks' ex-girlfriend made a mistake by marrying her when they should have just been looking for a way out of the relationship.
I put it through the ring, had her wallet and horse, when / You, bought rings, had her hiding out in Nordstrom
Banks put his ex-girlfriend through tough times, while the other guys spent money on her and pampered her in luxurious stores like Nordstrom.
A culture, help a playa apart / Catch these bars, you know I play her like a sport (hah!)
Bank's attitude towards relationships is a part of his rap culture and he flaunts his ability to manipulate and play women like a sport.
Obie is never that nigga paying for that loft / Payin' the cause for another man to floss (nah!)
Obie Trice, who is also featured in the song, is not the type to pay for a luxurious living space for someone else to take credit for, unlike the other guys who try to show off their wealth.
I'd rather have my hands on the grands of course / So the plan is creepin' up on your man, pushing The Porsche (what!)
Banks values money more than a luxurious lifestyle and plans to steal from other successful men so he can have more cash for himself.
Thick thighs but she full of surprises / I swear this bitch is +Shady+ (that's what I know)
Banks' ex-girlfriend is physically attractive, but also deceptive and untrustworthy.
Sex on her mind all the time / And you think that, that's your baby (you don't know)
The other men think that their ex-girlfriends are only interested in them, but in reality, they're just using them for sex.
You a good guy that's living the life / But she dove and played your safety (that's what I know)
The other guys are good people and have a happy life, but their ex-girlfriends manipulated them and turned their safe relationships into dangerous situations.
If you cool and she satisfied {I know +Dat bitch+} / How come that bitch just paged me? (you don't know)
The other guys think that their ex-girlfriends are satisfied with them, but in reality, they're still reaching out to Banks for more.
She love coke, doin' lines off my CD (sniff sniff) / She in the bottles like Audrey Magini
Banks' ex-girlfriend has a drug problem and enjoys snorting cocaine and drinking alcohol excessively.
She got a G.A.D. from nightschool / That stands for "Gettin' Anybody Dolla", greeeedy!
Banks' ex-girlfriend is also greedy and has a degree from a night school that teaches women how to get money from anyone in any way possible.
Before you know it, you got roooobbed / By four fat chicks that kicked in your door while you was tired
The other guys don't realize that their ex-girlfriends are using them and taking advantage of their vulnerabilities.
Lloyd Banks'll never trust a hoe (no) / They'll get you +Set Up+ fast, +puttin' your hands in the air+ like Busta's show (yeah)
Banks knows better than to trust women who manipulate and use men for their own gain because they can quickly turn things around and trick the men into putting themselves in harm's way.
I'm stubborn in the worst way, so I don't follow up if I don't get the / pussy the first day (yeah)
Banks has a strict policy about women and will not waste his time or money on someone who doesn't give him what he wants right away.
Just don't add up, (naw) / she just wanna get her hair and nails done, and tear Fifth Ave up
The other guys don't see the bigger picture and don't realize that their ex-girlfriends are only interested in them because they can provide a lavish lifestyle.
Should have only used her from the neck up (woo) / Instead of taking her to shop's / Take her scandalous ass to +The Doc+, make her get a check up
The other guys should have taken out their frustration on Banks' ex-girlfriends and not taken them to expensive stores. Instead, they should have made them get tested for STDs.
Not for nothing, you should just stand down / Cuz before long, there's gonna be a man down
Banks warns the other guys to back off and let things go because soon, they will be in trouble for getting involved with his ex-girlfriend.
She gave you her ass and then to Kiss / And she still your favorite girl, damn!
Even though the other guys knew that Banks' ex-girlfriend was using them for money and sex, they still can't help but feel attracted to her because of her physical appearance.
Contributed by Adrian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jay Kinser
2022 and this song is still AMAZING!! RIP Nate Dogg π₯π₯ππ
ozymandias kingofkings
Maj 2023
Brandon Marshall Havener
Man I don't think I realize how blessed I was with this first Obie Trice album I thought it was gonna last forever. This is one of the rawest remixes you could have even dreamed of. It's like you got the best lyrical (sometimes overlooked) sidekicks in the game all in one track. Shady Affiliated, Wu Tang Affiliated, Ruff Ryders Affiliated, G-Unit Affiliated
Jason Nagy
There isn't nobody on this track from wu tang bro!
Brandon Marshall Havener
@Jason Nagy true! I said Wu Tang affiliated because Redman is like Wu Tang family. Would be cool to have Method Man on here too though
Jason Nagy
I was thinking put method man on the track instead of Lloyd banks too. That would sound crazy with red and meth.
Blades Man
@Jason Nagy your a pretender,yβall piss me off who thinks there GG.
Amen6Ra26
LOVE THIS SONG!!! EVERYBODY KILLED IT!!!!
Zack W.
One of the dopest remixes ever. Banks ate this. π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
Gone now, git..
Redman: One of the most underrated MC's in the game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!