G-Unit
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| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City |
| Years active | 2002 – Present |
| Members | Tony Yayo Lloyd Banks Young Buck 50 Cent |
- For the record label, see G-Unit Records
G-Unit is an abreviation for Gorilla Army. 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 solo albums. 2007 will be the year in which G-Unit will dominate the music industry.
G-Unit members
Former G-Unit members
- The Game - Originally put into G-Unit by Dr. Dre, but 50 Cent claimed The Game was being disloyal to the group because he did not want to get involved with the beef between 50 and Nas. So he was kicked out, causing beef between the two rappers, see G-Unit vs. The Game
- 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 Records. Bang Em later claimed, however, that 50 Cent never returned, most likely because Bang Em Smurf had a fight with 50'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 are now signed to Koch Records.
Controversy
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Vibe Awards
2004
- Best Group - G-Unit
AVN Awards
2005
Best Interactive DVD - Groupie Love
Best Music Groupie Love - Lloyd Banks
Discography
Studio albums
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Beg for Mercy
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Locked & Loaded
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Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | UK singles | Album |
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| 2003 | "Stunt 101" | 11 | 7 | 5 | 25 | Beg for Mercy |
| 2003 | "Poppin' Them Thangs" | 10 | 6 | 3 | 15 | Beg for Mercy |
| 2003 | "Wanna Get To Know You" (featuring Joe) | 13 | 8 | 5 | 21 | Beg for Mercy |
| 2003 | "Ride Wit' U" (Joe featuring G-Unit) | 56 | 22 | 3 | And Then... |
The G-Unit Clothing Company
The G-Unit Clothing Company was established in Spring 2003 when 50 Cent teamed up with Mark Ecko, the founder of Ecko 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".
See also
Notes
References
- "G-Unity". Retrieved 2006-12-25.
- "Charity sponsorship". Retrieved 2006-12-25.
- "Miss jones". Retrieved 2007-01-10.