G-Unit
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | New York City | |
| Genre(s) | Rap/Hip Hop | |
| Occupation(s) | Rappers | |
| Years active | 2002-present | |
| Label(s) | G-Unit/Interscope | |
| Website | www.G-Unit.com - G-Unit Records site | |
| Members | ||
| 50 Cent Lloyd Banks Tony Yayo Young Buck |
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| Former members | ||
| Bang Em Smurf Domination The Game |
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- For the record label, see G-Unit Records
G-Unit is an American hip-hop group originating from New York City, New York. G-Unit emerged on the 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 successful solo albums.
The name of the group is an abbreviation for "Guerilla Unit".[1]
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[edit] G-Unit members
50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, Tony Yayo
[edit] Former members
Bang Em Smurf - Bang Em Smurf was locked up for weapons charges in 2002, with 50 Cent promising to bail him out with money from his own new record deal with Aftermath Entertainment. Bang Em Smurf later claimed, however, that 50 Cent never returned, most likely because Bang Em Smurf had a fight with 50 Cent's tour manager.
Domination - Quit the group to join his friend, Bang Em Smurf. After a brief feud with 50 Cent and G-Unit in 2003, Domination and Bang Em Smurf decided to focus on music only. The pair is now signed to Koch Entertainment.
The Game - Originally put into G-Unit by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, but 50 Cent claimed The Game was being disloyal to the group because of expressing his feelings towards doing a record with Nas - someone who 50 was beefing (feuding) with at the time.
[edit] Controversy
[edit] G-Unit Vs The Game
[edit] The G-Unit Clothing Company
The "G-Unit Clothing Company" was established in 2003, when 50 Cent teamed up with Marc Ecko (the founder of Eckō Unlimited), to create a line of clothing and accessories inspired by 50 Cent himself and fellow members of G-Unit. Young Buck has stated, it features "More coordinated colors... a whole new flavor and a classy street look".[2]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
[edit] Singles
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Beg for Mercy
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| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | UK singles | Album |
| 2003 | "Stunt 101" | 11 | 7 | 5 | 25 | Beg for Mercy |
| 2003 | "Poppin' Them Thangs" | 10 | 6 | 3 | 15 | Beg for Mercy |
| 2004 | "Wanna Get To Know You" (featuring Joe) | 13 | 8 | 5 | 21 | Beg for Mercy |
| 2004 | "Smile" | - | - | - | - | Beg for Mercy |
| 2004 | "Ride Wit U" (Joe featuring G-Unit) | 56 | 22 | - | 3 | And Then... |
[edit] Awards
Vibe Awards 2004 - Best Group - G-Unit
AVN Awards 2005 - Best Interactive DVD - Groupie Love
2005 - Best Music - Groupie Love by Lloyd Banks
