G-Unit
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G-Unit is a rap group founded by 50 Cent. The group first garnered a following in the underground New York scene by independently releasing several mixtapes. The group's founder, Queens-based rapper 50 Cent, officially brought the group mainstream success by establishing it as a division at Interscope Records. Since signing to the label, G-Unit's members have released solo albums.
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[edit] History
G-Unit was founded shortly after 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) departed from Columbia Records. The rapper sought interest in working with fellow Queens based rappers including: Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Bang 'Em Smurf, Moob00 Jones, and Domination. These rappers collectively established the groups as a whole, however there have been several "fall outs" between members, including Bang 'Em Smurf. Later, the group would establish Nashville rapper Young Buck.
50 Cent gained solo success after jointly signing to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and Eminem's Shady Records, collectively, divisions of Interscope Records. After the release of his album Get Rich or Die Tryin', 50 Cent and Sha Money XL founded G-Unit Records.
[edit] Controversy
Before being signed, G-Unit were engaged in a feud with Ja Rule, and Irv Gotti. The group's main issues with members and law enforcement increases. The rappers are frequently targeted by police due to the violence that occurs after concerts and promotions involving the group.
G-Unit has had feuds with other rappers such as Fat Joe, Shyne, Nas, D-Block, Sean Soltys and others. The group's most recent feud is with Compton based rapper The Game.
Before 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) officially released his debut album, 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks were arrested for possession of firearms.<ref>http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=1459</ref> Tony Yayo was also arrested and he spent over a year in prison for having a fake passport. Since then, he has been on probation and required to avoid conflicts.<ref>http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=3200</ref>
Young Buck was also arrested after a dispute at the Vibe Awards led to a man being stabbed. The incident occurred after Dr. Dre was assaulted by the man, and Young Buck rushed to Dr. Dre's defense. Young Buck is on probation for the incident.<ref>http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4477</ref>
Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, and Moob00 were arrested while being on Eminem's Anger Management tour for weapon violations while making a stop in New York.<ref>http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4696</ref>
While attending a video release for labelmate Busta Rhymes, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks had a heated exchange with producer Swizz Beatz. After Tony Yayo and his entourage left abruptly, a shooting had occurred leaving one of Busta Rhymes's bodyguards dead. The New York Police Department is currently investigating the incident. Since the death, Tony Yayo as well as Busta Rhymes have been tight lipped about the incident, forcing the police to subpoena the rappers to testify.
G-Unit has also been criticized for their feuds with deejays who play their rival's music. Tony Yayo was banned from a Miami radio station for his misconduct towards deejays affiliated with Fat Joe in one interview. Young Buck created controversy when his entourage injured an Atlanta deejay after the deejay was threaten over one The Game's singles. This controversy has created a backlash against the rapper and the group. Many deejays across the country are planning to boycott music associate to rappers who are associated with feuding.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
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Locked & Loaded
(2007)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | UK singles | Album |
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| 2003 | "Stunt 101" | #13 | #7 | #5 | #25 | Beg For Mercy |
| 2003 | "Poppin' Them Thangs" | #4 | #66 | — | #10 | Beg For Mercy |
| 2004 | "Wanna Get To Know You"featuring Joe | #15 | #10 | #5 | #27 | Beg For Mercy |
| 2004 | "Smile"(Lloyd Banks solo) | — | #72 | — | — | Beg For Mercy |
[edit] External links
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