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'''G-Unit''' (short for ''[[Guerilla]]'' Unit and '''Gangsta''' but, in the case of the clothing line, '''Gorilla''' Unit, due to the [[2003 Invasion of Iraq|United States' war with Iraq]] occurring concurrently with the clothing line's inception, and 50 Cent's desire for his clothing to be accessible to the public) is a rap group consisting of [[50 Cent]], [[Lloyd Banks]], [[Tony Yayo]], and [[Young Buck]], along with several affiliated artists. The group's main musical styling is based around [[East Coast hip hop]]. The group originally had three members: 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo. Young Buck joined the group after Tony Yayo was arrested due to an outstanding warrant. Yayo rejoined the group after his release from prison, officially making the group a foursome.

| name = G-Unit

| background = group_or_band

| alias = Guerilla-Unit

| image = 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo at Rider Pt 2 video shoot.jpg

| caption = The original G-Unit lineup; (left to right) [[Tony Yayo]], [[50 Cent]] and [[Lloyd Banks]] during a music video shoot.

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| origin = [[Queens]], [[New York City]], U.S.

| genre = {{flatlist|

*[[Hardcore hip-hop]]

*[[gangsta rap]]}}

| years_active = 2001–2022

| label = {{flatlist|

*[[Interscope]]

*[[G-Unit Records|G-Unit]]}}

| past_members = *[[50 Cent]]

*[[Tony Yayo]]

*[[Lloyd Banks]]

*[[Young Buck]]

*[[The Game (rapper)|The Game]]

*[[Kidd Kidd]]

}}

'''G-Unit''' (short for '''Guerilla-Unit''')<ref name="goluerilla-unit">{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Houston |url=http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2005/04/12/18129910.aspx |title=50 Cent's Ideal World Is "Peaceful"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071105235654/http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2005/04/12/18129910.aspx |archive-date=November 5, 2007}}.</ref> was an American [[Hip-hop|hip hop]] group formed by longtime friends and [[East Coast hip-hop|East Coast]] [[Rapping|rappers]] [[50 Cent]], [[Tony Yayo]], and [[Lloyd Banks]]. After amassing a string of [[self-released]] mixtapes in the early 2000s, the group released their debut album ''[[Beg for Mercy]]'' in 2003; the album went on to sell over two million copies in the US and was certified [[RIAA certification|double platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).

A common misconception is that artists [[(The) Game]], [[R & B]] singer [[Olivia (singer)| Olivia]] (the "first lady of G-Unit") and [[Spider Loc]] are members of '''G-Unit''', when, in fact, they are part of the '''G-Unit''' record label.

During Tony Yayo's imprisonment in 2003, the group recruited Tennessee-based rapper [[Young Buck]] as a temporary replacement and later an official member. Californian rapper [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]] was also made a member in late 2003 after ''Beg for Mercy'', in an effort to promote him after he was signed to [[Aftermath Entertainment|Aftermath]]/[[Interscope Records|Interscope]]; he was ousted from the group in February 2005 for alleged disloyalty according to 50 Cent.<ref>{{Cite web |title=50 Drops Game From G-Unit; Shots Fired At Radio Station |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/mrbag4/50-drops-game-from-g-unit-shots-fired-at-radio-station |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102014540/https://www.mtv.com/news/mrbag4/50-drops-game-from-g-unit-shots-fired-at-radio-station |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 2, 2023 |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref> In April 2008, Young Buck was ousted from the group due to his problematic behavior.<ref>{{Cite web |title=50 Cent: Young Buck No Longer In G-Unit |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/rrccod/50-cent-young-buck-no-longer-in-g-unit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605161252/https://www.mtv.com/news/rrccod/50-cent-young-buck-no-longer-in-g-unit |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 5, 2023 |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref> In July 2008, the group released their second studio and final album, ''[[T·O·S (Terminate on Sight)]]'', featuring the original trio.

In early 2014, Yayo and 50 Cent both separately stated that G-Unit was no more. However, the group members reconciled and reunited soon thereafter; the group became a quintet, with the rejoining of Young Buck and the addition of [[G-Unit Records]] artist [[Kidd Kidd]]. The group performed at [[Summer Jam (festival)#Summer Jam 2014|Summer Jam 2014]]; they released their first collaborative project in six years, the EP ''[[The Beauty of Independence]]'', in August of the same year.

The group first garnered a following in the underground and "street" scene in New York by independently releasing several mixtapes. They also appeared on many other mixtapes, including those of [[DJ Kay Slay]] and [[DJ Clue]]. They now have their own DJ, [[DJ Whoo Kid]].

In 2018, Kidd Kidd announced that he was leaving both the group and label to become independent; Lloyd Banks and Young Buck followed suit after revolved disputes with 50 Cent.<ref name="xxlmag.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/video/2018/04/kidd-kidd-departure-g-unit/|title=Kidd Kidd Leaves G-Unit to Find Success on His Own|work=XXL |date=April 11, 2018 |access-date=November 24, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=June 12, 2018|title=50 Cent Announces Lloyd Banks' Exit From G-Unit Records|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.47242/title.50-cent-announces-lloyd-banks-exit-from-g-unit-records|access-date=June 21, 2020|website=HipHopDX}}</ref> In 2022, 50 Cent confirmed that the group had once again disbanded and stated that there would never be a reunion, citing disaffection with the other members.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-08-13 |title=50 Cent Is Done 'Carrying' G-Unit, Says There Won't Ever Be A Reunion Album |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.72546/title.50-cent-tired-carrying-g-unit-lloyd-banks-tony-yayo-young-buck |access-date=2022-09-22 |website=HipHopDX}}</ref>

In [[November]] of [[2003]], the group released their debut album ''Beg for Mercy.'' It has exceeded sales of over two million copies. It debuted at #2 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Top 200 albums chart. The success of this album led [[Reebok]] to release a line of [[G-Unit Sneakers]].

==G-Unit MembersHistory==

===Formation and early years (2001–2002)===

The group's founding members, [[50 Cent]], [[Lloyd Banks]] and [[Tony Yayo]] were all friends raised in [[South Jamaica]], a neighborhood in the [[Queens, New York|Queens]] borough of [[New York City, New York]], and began rapping together.<ref>[http://www.g-unitsoldier.com/main.html Tony Yayo, in an interview, explains their past]. G Unit Soldier. Retrieved July 16, 2007.</ref><ref name=RS>Touré (April 3, 2003).[https://web.archive.org/web/20070516085920/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5939379/the_life_of_a_hunted_man/1 The Life of a Hunted Man]. ''Rolling Stone''. Retrieved July 29, 2007.</ref><ref>Adam Matthews (May 24, 2000). [https://web.archive.org/web/20070510054015/http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/56 SOHH Exclusive: "50 Cent Shot in New York"]. SOHH. Retrieved September 18, 2007.</ref> After 50 Cent lost his record deal with [[Columbia Records]] in 2000, the group began recording music independently, and released several mixtapes between 2002 and 2003, the most prominent of these being ''[[50 Cent Is the Future]]'', ''[[God's Plan (album)|God's Plan]]'', ''[[No Mercy, No Fear]]'' and ''Automatic Gunfire''.

===50 Cent===

{{main|50 Cent}}

50 Cent is an artist signed to [[Shady Records| Shady]] and [[Aftermath Records]]. He and [[Sha Money XL]] founded G-Unit. The rapper survived nine gunshot wounds, and proceeded to mainstream success. His albums ''Get Rich Or Die Tryin' ''and ''The Massacre'' were executive-produced by [[Eminem]] and [[Dr. Dre]]. With their help, G-Unit has become one of the top-selling mainstream hip-hop acts. He is considered responsible in part for the multi-platinum sales of Lloyd Banks, Young Buck and The Game.

===Debut album and success (2002–03)===

===Lloyd Banks===

[[File:G-Unit offcial original logo.png|thumb|Original G-Unit logo]]

{{main|Lloyd Banks}}

Shortly after the unsolved murder of [[Jam Master Jay]], 50 Cent, an artist with JMJ Records since the mid-1990s, received a call from Eminem who signed him to [[Shady Records]], under the aegis of [[Dr. Dre]]'s [[Aftermath Entertainment]] and [[Interscope Records]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2591521.stm|title=50 Cent: The $1m rapper|date=December 23, 2002|access-date=November 24, 2018|via=news.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> After signing to Interscope, he was granted his own record label, which led to the creation of [[G-Unit Records]].<ref name="Allmusic">[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p555598|pure_url=yes}} G Unit biography]. Allmusic. Retrieved July 16, 2007.</ref> 50 Cent immediately signed both [[Lloyd Banks]] and [[Tony Yayo]] to the label. They began working on G-Unit's debut album. However, Tony Yayo was incarcerated at the time and was unable to record any new material for the album. This led to 50 Cent signing Tennessee-based rapper [[Young Buck]] to G-Unit Records; subsequently Young Buck was added to the group.<ref>Jeffries, David. [http://music.aol.com/artist/tony-yayo/555596/biography Tony Yayo biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070312112623/http://music.aol.com/artist/tony-yayo/555596/biography |date=March 12, 2007 }}. AOL. Retrieved July 22, 2007.</ref> After the signing of Young Buck, G-Unit made their first major label appearance as a group on the remix to 50 Cent's single "[[P.I.M.P.]]", which featured [[Snoop Dogg]], Banks and Young Buck.

Referred to as second-in-command of G-Unit. He is the youngest member of the rap group. Banks is best known for his punch-line verses and his smooth flow and delivery. He is also the only member who is half [[Puerto Rican]]. Lloyd Banks' album ''The Hunger For More'' featured Eminem, [[Nate Dogg]], [[Snoop Dogg]], and the G-Unit roster.

Later in November 2003, the group released their debut studio album, ''[[Beg for Mercy (G-Unit album)|Beg for Mercy]]''. The album featured [[guest appearance]]s from R&B singers [[Joe (singer)|Joe]] and [[Butch Cassidy (singer)|Butch Cassidy]], and [[Hip hop production|production]] was handled by high-profile producers such as [[Hi-Tek]], [[Dr. Dre]] and [[Scott Storch]], among several others. 50 Cent also served as the album's executive producer.<ref name="50 Cent Bio">Ed. Angela M. Pilchak. (2006). [http://arts.enotes.com/contemporary-musicians/50-cent-biography 50 Cent biography at eNotes] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070527013252/http://arts.enotes.com/contemporary-musicians/50-cent-biography |date=May 27, 2007 }}. Arts.enotes.com. Retrieved July 20, 2007.</ref> Due to Tony Yayo's incarceration, he only made two appearances on the album, both of which used pre-recorded material. His face is seen on the brick wall of the album cover because he could not be photographed on account of his jail sentence. ''Beg for Mercy'' went on to sell over 3.9 million units in the U.S.,<ref>Crosley, Hillary (April 24, 2008). [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1045760/g-unit-the-game-push-back-new-albums G-Unit, The Game Push Back New Albums]. ''Billboard''. Accessed May 10, 2008.</ref> 5.8 million copies worldwide,<ref>[http://www.nypost.com/seven/06292008/entertainment/music/return_of_the_rap_pack_117691.htm New York Post, Return of the Rap Pack] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080904054524/http://www.nypost.com/seven/06292008/entertainment/music/return_of_the_rap_pack_117691.htm |date=September 4, 2008 }}. ''NYPost''. Accessed June 30, 2008</ref><ref>Jeffery-Coker, Mesai. [https://web.archive.org/web/20051030163921/http://www.rapfanatic.com/issue5/yayofeature Featured Interview: Tony Yayo]. ''Rap Fanatic'' magazine. Accessed August 31, 2007.</ref> and has since been certified [[RIAA certification|quadruple Platinum]] by the [[RIAA]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150924151856/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=G-Unit&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2008&sort=Artist&perPage=25 RIAA Searchable Database - "G-Unit"]. RIAA. Accessed May 10, 2008.</ref>

The artist was mired in internet controversy after a [[homosexual|gay]] [[pornography|porn]] movie surfaced, in which an actor who resembles Lloyd Banks receives an ejaculation on his face. This footage spread quickly over the internet, forging rumors that the rapper was [[gay]]. G-Unit publicly dismissed the claims, and the real actor who performed in the movie, [[Ty Lattimore]], came forth to set the record straight. Lloyd Banks has since been readying himself for his second album, with an as-yet unset release date.

===Feud with The Game/solo albums (2004–07)===

===Tony Yayo===

[[File:GUnitBKK.JPG|thumb|left|alt=Three men and a woman holding decorative elephants|[[Olivia (singer)|Olivia]], [[Lloyd Banks]], [[Young Buck]] and [[50 Cent]] in [[Bangkok]], February 2006]]

{{main|Tony Yayo}}

During the production of ''Beg for Mercy'', [[Los Angeles]] rapper [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]] was discovered and placed into G-Unit by [[Dr. Dre]] and [[Jimmy Iovine]] of Interscope Records. Their plan was to market The Game as a devotee, or a loyal member of 50 Cent's "camp". Due to being placed late into G-Unit, The Game makes no appearances on ''Beg For Mercy''; however, he appears in the music videos for ''Wanna Get To Know You'' and ''Poppin' Them Thangs'' and was mentioned in the latter song. The Game made his first appearances as a member of G-Unit on Lloyd Banks' and Young Buck's debut albums, ''[[The Hunger for More]]'' and ''[[Straight Outta Cashville]]''. Throughout 2004, The Game began working on his debut studio album, which was set to be executive produced by 50 Cent and [[Dr. Dre]]. In November 2004, the album's second single, "[[How We Do (song)|How We Do]]" featuring 50 Cent became a top 5 hit, as did the album's third single, "[[Hate It or Love It]]", which peaked at No. 2 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]], being held back from the top spot by 50 Cent's single, "[[Candy Shop]]" featuring [[Olivia (singer)|Olivia]].

While on tour, Tony Yayo was arrested and imprisoned for weapons charges. The members of G-Unit began a "Free Yayo" campaign while he was serving his year sentence in prison. He was soon released from prison only to be caught with a forged [[passport]] and then returned back into prison. When he was released in 2004, he went forth to record his debut album. The album ''The Thoughts of A Predicate Felon'' is slated for a Summer 2005 release, featuring G-Unit's roster among other rappers (such as [[Mobb Deep]]). He often labels himself the ''Talk Of New York'' (T.O.N.Y.). He has been featured as a guest on 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Young Buck and The Game albums, as well as G-Unit's debut.

Beginning in 2005, tensions began to rise between 50 Cent and The Game. Shortly after the release of ''[[The Documentary]]'', tensions escalated into a full-scale feud which led to 50 Cent announcing that The Game had been kicked out of G-Unit, with 50 Cent saying he had not received full credit for writing six songs from ''The Documentary''.<ref name="MTV-The Game">Reid, Shaheem (February 28, 2005). [https://archive.today/20120909183610/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1497589/20050228/50_cent.jhtml 50 Drops Game From G Unit; Shots Fired at Radio Station]. MTV. Retrieved July 29, 2007.</ref> The two held a press conference on March 9, 2005, calling a truce between the two of them and seeming to publicly squash the feud.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2005/03/09/18129811.aspx |title=AHH Special: 50 Cent and Game's Truce |access-date=July 27, 2007 |first=Alvin |last=Blanco |date=March 9, 2005 |publisher=AllHipHop |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071101043543/http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2005/03/09/18129811.aspx |archive-date=November 1, 2007 }}</ref> However, shortly after, The Game and G-Unit continued to attack one another, releasing numerous diss tracks throughout 2005 and 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4469 |title=The Game Taunts 50 Cent, Jay-Z Returns At Hot 97's Summer Jam|access-date=July 27, 2007| first=Jayson | last= Rodriguez|date=June 6, 2005|publisher=AllHipHop |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050617073858/http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4469 |archive-date = June 17, 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.3445/title.50-strikes-back-in-piggy-bank-video|title=50 Strikes Back in "Piggy Bank" Video|access-date=January 29, 2007|last=Springer|first=Anthony Jr.|date=August 5, 2005|publisher=HipHopDX|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070228130258/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.3445/title.50-strikes-back-in-piggy-bank-video|archive-date=February 28, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/8275 |title=The Game takes on Spider Loc, 50 Cent strikes back |access-date=January 28, 2007 |author=Carl Chery |author2=Jesse Gissen |date=February 3, 2006 |publisher=Sohh |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100123041115/http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/8275 |archive-date=January 23, 2010 }}</ref>

===Young Buck===

{{main|Young Buck}}

In 2007 while leaving a studio, Tony Yayo (one third of G-Unit), and his friend Lodi Mack saw [[Jimmy Henchman]]'s (The Game's manager) 14-year-old son. The two proceeded to assault the 14 year old which would lead to Lodi Mack's arrest. He was sentenced to two years in Prison and in 2009 Jimmy Henchman hired a hitman to kill Lodi Mack. In 2017, Jimmy Henchman was found guilty of murder; he is now spending two life sentences in prison.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 2, 2020|title=Jimmy Henchman Reportedly Loses Appeal In Lodi Mack Murder|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.55722/title.jimmy-henchman-reportedly-loses-appeal-in-lodi-mack-murder|access-date=June 21, 2020|website=HipHopDX}}</ref>

The newest official member of G-Unit, Young Buck is from Nashville. His album, ''Straight Outta Cashville'', was released one month after Lloyd Banks' album. He began his rap career with his partner D-Tay and was soon discovered by [[Cash Money Records]]. The deal with Cash Money soured and soon he joined the [[Juvenile]]'s Uptown Players (UTP). After Juvenile left Cash Money officially, Young Buck was left without a label to deal with. 50 Cent, while on tour with Juvenile, finalized a contract, and signed the rapper to his G-Unit.

===Second album and dissension (2008–13)===

On April 7, 2008, in an interview with Shanna Leviste on New York's [[WQHT|Hot 97 FM]], 50 Cent stated that [[Young Buck]] was no longer a member of G-Unit, but was still signed to [[G-Unit Records]].<ref name="50kicksbuckoutandmore">{{cite web |last=Ewing |first=Aliya |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.6705 |title=50 Cent Kicks Young Buck Out Of G Unit & More! |publisher=Hiphopdx.com |date=April 7, 2008 |access-date=November 20, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403174139/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.6705 |archive-date=April 3, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 50 Cent said problems involving excessive spending and Young Buck's public statement to not being paid royalty checks and "inconsistent behavior" from Young Buck, such as appearing on stage with his former [[Cash Money Records|Cash Money]] label-mate [[Lil Wayne]], then seemingly dissing him on records with G-Unit were the main reasons for his removal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1589572/young-buck-responds-to-50-cents-leaked-phone-call-in-new-dis-track-listen-to-it-here/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140607201615/http://www.mtv.com/news/1589572/young-buck-responds-to-50-cents-leaked-phone-call-in-new-dis-track-listen-to-it-here/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 7, 2014|title=Young Buck Responds To 50 Cent's Leaked Phone Call In New Dis Track — Listen To It Here!|work=MTV News|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1585899/young-buck-responds-to-50-cents-allegations-with-new-song/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140607201451/http://www.mtv.com/news/1585899/young-buck-responds-to-50-cents-allegations-with-new-song/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 7, 2014|title=Young Buck Responds To 50 Cent's Allegations With New Song|work=MTV News|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>Jason (April 17, 2008). [http://www.rapbasement.com/news/50-cent/50-says-young-buck-lives-like-a-drug-dealer.html 50 Says Young Buck "Lives LIke A Drug Dealer"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122023501/http://www.rapbasement.com/news/50-cent/50-says-young-buck-lives-like-a-drug-dealer.html |date=January 22, 2009 }}. RapBasement. Retrieved July 12, 2008.</ref><ref>Mr Frost (April 18, 2008). [http://mog.com/MrFrost/blog_post/156868 50 Cent Gives Details On Kicking Young Buck Out Of G Unit] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080619224817/http://mog.com/MrFrost/blog_post/156868 |date=June 19, 2008 }}. MusicBloggingNetwork. Retrieved July 12, 2008.</ref>

On June 17, 2008, [[Young Buck]] responded to [[50 Cent]]'s allegations with the song "Taped Conversation".<ref>{{Cite news |date=July 10, 2008 |title=G-Unit, "TOS: Terminate on Sight" |url=https://norfolkdailynews.com/entertainment/g-unit-tos-terminate-on-sight/article_7cdd8b03-ad0c-5881-b2b2-f882b36775b0.html |access-date=October 17, 2024 |work=[[Norfolk Daily News]]}}</ref> {{citation needed span|[[The Game (rapper)|The Game]] jumped onto the track later on, in which they take shots at [[50 Cent]], [[Lloyd Banks]] and [[Tony Yayo]].|date=October 2024}}

Their second album, ''[[T·O·S (Terminate on Sight)|T]]''·''[[T·O·S (Terminate on Sight)|O]]''·''[[T·O·S (Terminate on Sight)|S (Terminate on Sight)]]'', was released on July 1, 2008.<ref name="Locked and Loaded">[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7126773703421115556&hl=en 50 Cent on 106 & Park] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071120102658/http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7126773703421115556&hl=en |date=November 20, 2007 }}. Google Video. Accessed May 17, 2007.</ref><ref name="Second G Unit Album">Fullmetal (April 30, 2007). [http://www.defsounds.com/news/view/1425-5-cent-g-unit-album-coming-soon.html 50 Cent "G Unit Album Coming soon"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070826122242/http://www.defsounds.com/news/view/1425-5-cent-g-unit-album-coming-soon.html |date=August 26, 2007 }}. Def Sounds. Retrieved July 29, 2007.</ref> As a result of [[Young Buck]]'s removal from the group, Young Buck still appeared on songs previously recorded with the group; however, he was credited as a featured artist. As of August 8, 2008, the album had sold 507,000 copies in the United States.<ref>Thomas A. Harden (August 7, 2008). [http://www.sohh.com/2008/08/hip-hop-charts.html HIP-HOP CHARTS: Lil' Wayne Begins Quest For "3 Milli," Nas Eeks Out Top 10 Spot, G Unit On Life Support] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912080733/http://www.sohh.com/2008/08/hip-hop-charts.html |date=September 12, 2008 }}. SOHH. Retrieved August 8, 2008.</ref><ref>Aliya Ewing (July 30, 2008). [http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7417/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-7-27-2008 Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 7/27/2008] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090308091841/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7417/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-7-27-2008 |date=March 8, 2009 }}. ''HipHopDX''. Retrieved July 30, 2008.</ref> Along with Young Buck, reggae singer [[Mavado (singer)|Mavado]] appears on the album, while production came from [[Swizz Beatz]], Street Radio, Tha Bizness, [[Rick Rock]] and [[Polow da Don]], among several others.

===Reunion and EPs (2014–17)===

On February 20, 2014, Tony Yayo said that G-Unit had officially broken up, saying he and 50 Cent were no longer friends, and also announced his retirement from music, saying it had caused him too much stress and that he had already accomplished everything he wished to do.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sohh.com/2014/02/tony_yayo_turns_his_back_on_g-unit_too_m.html|title=Tony Yayo Turns His Back On G-Unit? "Too Much Stress. I Flew The World Already" – SOHH.com|date=February 21, 2014|access-date=November 24, 2018|archive-date=May 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502154319/http://www.sohh.com/2014/02/tony_yayo_turns_his_back_on_g-unit_too_m.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.27595/title.tony-yayo-says-50-cent-ain-t-rocking-with-me-that-g-unit-is-over|title=Tony Yayo Says 50 Cent "Ain't Rocking With Me" & That G Unit Is Over|author=HipHopDX|date=February 20, 2014|work=HipHopDX|access-date=March 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308050325/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.27595/title.tony-yayo-says-50-cent-ain-t-rocking-with-me-that-g-unit-is-over|archive-date=March 8, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Then, after what seemed like condescending comments made about Lloyd Banks and Yayo in multiple interviews, on April 25, 2014, 50 Cent said that due to the recent inside-fighting, G-Unit was currently "dismantled."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/04/50-cent-says-g-unit-dismantled-recounts-steve-stoute-confrontation/|title=50 Cent Says G Unit Is "Dismantled," Recounts Steve Stoute Confrontation |work=XXL|date=April 26, 2014 |access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref> Despite this, on June 1, 2014, G-Unit reunited at the 21st annual Summer Jam with 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Young Buck, and G-Unit's newest member, [[Louisiana]] rapper [[Kidd Kidd]] appearing on stage together. The following day, G-Unit released a song titled "Nah I'm Talkin' Bout", a remix of [[Hit-Boy|HS87]]'s "Grindin My Whole Life", making their comeback official.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1836819/g-unit-fuck-you-talkin-bout-grindin-my-whole-life-remix/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140626094346/http://www.mtv.com/news/1836819/g-unit-fuck-you-talkin-bout-grindin-my-whole-life-remix/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 26, 2014|title=G-Unit Is Back: Listen To 'Nah I'm Talking Bout'|work=MTV News|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/g-unit-nah-i-m-talking-bout-free-download|title=G-Unit - Nah I'm Talking Bout [Free Download] - TI50|access-date=March 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402093902/http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/g-unit-nah-i-m-talking-bout-free-download|archive-date=April 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Throughout June 2014, G-Unit released numerous remixes to popular songs by other artists, including [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], [[Trey Songz]], and [[Jeremih]], as well as an original song, "They Talked About Jesus".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/06/listen-to-g-units-they-talked-about-jesus|title=Listen to G Unit's "They Talked About Jesus"|author=Zach Frydenlund|work=Complex|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1847681/g-units-new-song-is-for-all-non-believers-listen-to-they-talked-about-jesus/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140626094342/http://www.mtv.com/news/1847681/g-units-new-song-is-for-all-non-believers-listen-to-they-talked-about-jesus/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 26, 2014|title=G-Unit's New Song Is 'For All Non-Believers': Listen To 'They Talked About Jesus'|work=MTV News|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/g-unit-they-talked-about-jesus-new-song.1918358.html|title=G-Unit - They Talked About Jesus|author=Trevor Smith|work=HotNewHipHop|date=June 16, 2014 |access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2014/06/16/listen-to-new-g-unit-they-talked-about-jesus/|title=Listen To New G-Unit "They Talked About Jesus" - The Source|date=June 16, 2014|access-date=November 24, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1837602/g-unit-drake-0-100/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140613213901/http://www.mtv.com/news/1837602/g-unit-drake-0-100/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 13, 2014|title=50 Cent And G-Unit Give Drake's '0-100' A Spin - MTV|work=MTV News|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/g-unit-don-t-tell-em-remix-new-song.1925344.html|title=G-Unit - Don't Tell 'Em (Remix)|author=Rose Lilah|work=HotNewHipHop|date=June 27, 2014 |access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref> On June 4, 50 Cent announced they were working on a studio album and revealed plans to release it by late November 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/06/listen-to-g-units-fk-you-talkin-bout|title=Listen to G-Unit's "F**k You Talkin Bout"|author=Zach Frydenlund|work=Complex|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref> and on June 25, 2014, announced they would be releasing a mixtape prior to the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/g-unit-dropping-a-new-mixtape-before-its-album-news.11045.html|title=G-Unit Dropping A New Mixtape Before Its Album?|author=Kevin Goddard|work=HotNewHipHop|date=June 24, 2014 |access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.29435/title.50-cent-addresses-g-unit-album-mixtape-bmf-movie|title=50 Cent Addresses G-Unit Album, Mixtape & BMF Movie|author=HipHopDX|date=June 25, 2014|work=HipHopDX|access-date=March 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402165908/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.29435/title.50-cent-addresses-g-unit-album-mixtape-bmf-movie|archive-date=April 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1855151/g-unit-new-mixtape-coming-soon/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140626094744/http://www.mtv.com/news/1855151/g-unit-new-mixtape-coming-soon/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 26, 2014|title=G-Unit Is Getting Ready To Drop A Mixtape|work=MTV News|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref> On August 25, 2014, G-Unit surprised fans with an [[extended play]] (EP) titled ''[[The Beauty of Independence]]'', which was released at midnight, via digital retailers.

After the first EP, the group released music videos for "Watch Me" and "Changes". G-Unit planned to release the second EP in November, but after the release of ''The Beauty of Independence'', it was announced that the album would divided into two parts, ''The Beauty of Independence'' and ''[[The Beast Is G-Unit]]''. The group planned to release ''The Beast'' in late October, but the EP was pushed back to a later release in 2015. On November 10, 2014, a deluxe version of ''The Beauty of Independence'' was released, containing two new songs, "Ease Up" and "Big Body Benz". On January 20, 2015, the cover art for ''The Beast Is G-Unit'' was revealed via social media. The Beast Is G-Unit was released on March 3, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-beast-is-g-unit-ep/958887610 |title=iTunes - Music - The Beast Is G Unit - EP by G-Unit |date=March 3, 2015 |publisher=[[iTunes]] |access-date=March 3, 2015}}</ref>

In August 2016, they released ''The Lost Flash Drive'', composed of numerous unreleased songs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/08/gunit-lost-flash-drive-mixtape-unreleased-songs/ |title=G-Unit releases the Lost Flash Drive |last=Schwadron |first=Eli |date=August 31, 2016 |website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] |access-date=August 31, 2016}}</ref>

===Final projects and disbandment (2018–22)===

On April 11, 2018, Kidd Kidd announced his departure from both the group and G-Unit Records to focus on his own label, RLLNR Entertainment.<ref name="xxlmag.com"/>

On February 1, 2018, in his single "Crazy" featuring [[PnB Rock]], 50 Cent said he and Lloyd Banks were no longer on speaking terms, and in June, Banks and 50 Cent announced his departure from both the group and the label via [[Instagram]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/50-cent-teases-new-lloyd-banks-mixtape-coming-soon-news.52428.html|title=50 Cent Announces Lloyd Banks' Departure From G-Unit|website=HNHH |date=June 12, 2018 |access-date=November 24, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://genius.com/50-cent-crazy-lyrics|title=50 Cent (Ft. PnB Rock) – Crazy|access-date=November 24, 2018}}</ref>

On September 2, 2020, 50 Cent stated during an Instagram Live interview with [[DJ Whoo Kid]] that he wanted to erase the group and their success from his memories "forever".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-02 |title=50 Cent Wants To Erase G-Unit From His Memory Forever |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.57650/title.50-cent-wants-to-erase-g-unit-from-his-memory-forever |access-date=2022-09-22 |website=HipHopDX}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=50 Cent Wants to Erase G-Unit From His Memory Forever |url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-09-03-50-cent-wants-to-erase-g-unit-from-his-memory-forever/ |access-date=2022-09-22 |website=iHeart |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=XXL Staff|title=50 Cent Says He Would Like to Forget G-Unit |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/50-cent-wants-to-forget-g-unit/ |access-date=2022-09-22 |website=XXL Mag |date=October 27, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> He also echoed accusations that Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo's inconsistencies were what caused him to blame himself for their failures as solo artists.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-05-08 |title=50 Cent Blames Himself For Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo's 'Unfulfilled Potential' |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.55825/title.50-cent-blames-himself-for-lloyd-banks-tony-yayos-unfulfilled-potential |access-date=2022-09-22 |website=HipHopDX}}</ref> With him and Tony Yayo left as the only members of the original lineup by this time, on August 3, 2022, 50 Cent stated on ''[[The Breakfast Club (radio show)|The Breakfast Club]]'' that he was done "carrying" the group and there would not be another G-Unit album; this was confirmation that G-Unit had officially broken up for the second time.<ref name=":0" />

==Other ventures==

===Clothing line===

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 and fellow members of G-Unit.{{Citation needed|date=March 2025}}

===G-Unity Foundation===

G-Unit has founded [[G-Unity Foundation Inc.]] (often called simply G-Unity), a public foundation that provides grants to nonprofit organizations that focus on improving the quality of life for low-income and under served communities.

==Controversies==

===Ja Rule===

Before signing with [[Interscope Records]], 50 Cent had been in disputes with rapper [[Ja Rule]] and his label [[Murder Inc. Records]]. 50 Cent said that the feud began in 1999 after Ja Rule spotted him with a man who took his chain.<ref name=RS/> However, Ja Rule said the conflict stemmed from a video shoot in [[Queens]] because 50 Cent did not like Ja Rule "getting so much love" from the neighborhood.<ref>MTV News (November 3, 2003). [https://archive.today/20120910160450/http://www.mtv.com/bands/j/ja_rule/news_feature_031103/index.jhtml Ja Rule on 50 Cent, God and Hip-Hop]. MTV. Retrieved July 29, 2007.</ref> A confrontation occurred in a New York studio where rapper Black Child, a Murder Inc. artist, stabbed 50 Cent, which resulted in him having four [[surgical suture|stitches]].<ref name="MTV">Reid, Shaheem (April 25, 2003). [https://archive.today/20120909034103/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1471546/20030425/story.jhtml DJ Tells 50 Cent, Ja Rule: One More Dis Record, Then Quit It]. MTV. Retrieved July 25, 2007.</ref>

Although it seemed that the feud was over, Ja Rule returned with a track entitled "21 Gunz".<ref>IllSeed. (April 2006). [https://web.archive.org/web/20060504185544/http://www.allhiphop.com/rumors/?ID=1002 Hip-Hop Rumors: Kay Slay Doll, Ja Rule, Happy 1,000Th To Illseed!]. Allhiphop. Retrieved July 25, 2007.</ref> In response, [[Lloyd Banks]] and 50 Cent released the track "Return of Ja Fool" on Lloyd Banks' mixtape ''Mo Money in the Bank Pt. 4, Gang Green Season Starts Now''.

In an interview with MTV, [[Ja Rule]] has stated that his new album, ''[[The Mirror: Reloaded|The Mirror]]'', will not be continuing any past feuds that he has engaged in. He said: {{blockquote|There was a lot of things I wanted to say, and I didn't want there to be any bitter records on the album. Because I'm not bitter about anything that happened [in the past few years].<ref>Rodriguez, Jayson (July 12, 2007). [https://archive.today/20120904111943/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1564678/20070712/ja_rule.jhtml Ja Rule Leaves Bitterness — and 50 Cent Beef — Behind on New Album]. MTV. Retrieved July 21, 2007.</ref>}}

[[File:Ant-50 Cent billboard in Tribeca by David Shankbone.jpg|thumb|215px|An anti-[[50 Cent]] billboard in [[Tribeca]], New York]]

===The Game===

In early 2005, a feud between The Game and G-Unit began. Even before The Game's first album, ''[[The Documentary]]'', was released and their feud became public, there was tension between The Game and 50 Cent.<ref>March 2005 issue asks about The Game and 50 Cent's physical altercation. ''VIBE''. Retrieved July 26, 2007.</ref> Soon after ''The Documentary''{{'}}s release, 50 Cent felt that the rapper was disloyal for saying he did not want to participate in G-Unit's feud with other rappers, and even wanting to work with artists with whom G-Unit were feuding, such as [[Nas]] and [[Jadakiss]].

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50 Cent also said that he was not getting his proper credit for the creation of the album. He also said that he wrote five of the songs, but The Game denied that. During that dispute, The Game confronted 50 Cent at the [[WQHT|Hot 97]] studio in [[New York City]] and members of The Game's entourage began shooting at 50 Cent and other members of the G-unit entourage, causing them to flee the building and causing Hot 97 radio security to shoot a member of The Game's entourage.<ref name=Beef>Rodriguez, Jayson (March 1, 2005). [https://web.archive.org/web/20050306234231/http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4129 Update: Man Shot Not With 50 Cent; Violator Offices Shot Up], Allhiphop. Retrieved July 23, 2007.</ref> After the situation between them escalated, 50 Cent and The Game held a press conference to announce their reconciliation.<ref>Blanco, Alvin (March 8, 2005). [http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2005/03/09/18129811.aspx AHH Special: 50 Cent and Game's Truce] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071101043543/http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2005/03/09/18129811.aspx |date=November 1, 2007 }}. Allhiphop. Retrieved July 23, 2007.</ref> Fans had mixed feelings as to whether the rappers created a publicity stunt to boost the sales of the two albums the pair had just released.<ref name=Beef/> Nevertheless, even after the situation had apparently deflated,<ref>Williams, Houston (May 9, 2005). [http://allhiphop.com/blogs/features/archive/2005/05/09/18133221.aspx Game: Winds of Change] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071101043528/http://allhiphop.com/blogs/features/archive/2005/05/09/18133221.aspx |date=November 1, 2007 }}. Allhiphop. Retrieved July 26, 2007.</ref> G-Unit continued to feud with The Game who responded during a performance at Summer Jam and launched a [[boycott]] of G-Unit called "G-Unot".<ref>Rodriguez, Jayson (June 6, 2005). [https://web.archive.org/web/20050617073858/http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4469 The Game Taunts 50 Cent, Jay-Z Returns At Hot 97's Summer Jam], Allhiphop. Retrieved July 23, 2007.</ref>

After the performance at Summer Jam, The Game responded with "300 Bars and Runnin'", an extended track aimed at G-Unit as well as members of [[Roc-A-Fella Records]] on the mixtape ''[[You Know What It Is Vol. 3]]''. 50 Cent responded through his "[[Piggy Bank (song)|Piggy Bank]]" music video, which features The Game as a [[Mr. Potato Head]] doll and also parodies other rivals.<ref>A-Plus (August 5, 2005). [http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.3445/title.50-strikes-back-in-piggy-bank-video 50 Strikes Back in "Piggy Bank" Video] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070228130258/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.3445/title.50-strikes-back-in-piggy-bank-video |date=February 28, 2007 }}. Hiphopdx. Retrieved July 23, 2007.</ref> Since then both groups continued to attack each other. The Game released two more mixtapes, ''[[Ghost Unit]]'' and a mixtape/DVD called ''[[Stop Snitchin, Stop Lyin]]''.

50 Cent's rebuttal was "Not Rich, Still Lyin'" where he mocks The Game.<ref name=240Bars>Chery, Carl (February 3, 2006). [http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/8275 The Game takes on Spider Loc, 50 Cent strikes back] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100123041115/http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/8275 |date=January 23, 2010 }}, SOHH. Retrieved July 23, 2007.</ref> In addition, G-Unit started to respond on numerous mixtapes and new G-Unit Records artist [[Spider Loc]] began insulting The Game in various songs. The Game responded with "240 Bars (Spider Joke)",<ref name=240Bars/> a song mainly aimed at Spider Loc, but also addressing [[Tony Yayo]] and rap group [[M.O.P.]],<ref name=240Bars/> and on the song 100 Bars (The Funeral).

The feud seemed to have gained steam after Tony Yayo allegedly slapped the fourteen-year-old son of [[Czar Entertainment]] CEO, [[James Rosemond|Jimmy Henchman]]. The Game responded with "[[Body Bags (song)|Body Bags]]" on his mixtape, ''[[You Know What It Is Vol. 4]]''.<ref>Wolfe, Roman (April 3, 2007). [https://web.archive.org/web/20070406235703/http://allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=6893 The Game Breaks Silence on Manager's Son's Assault, Releases Track Aimed At G-Unit]. Allhiphop. Retrieved July 23, 2007.</ref> G-Unit have released a song named "We on Some Shit " which is aimed at Czar Entertainment as well as [[Cam'ron]] and [[Fat Joe]].<ref name="We On Some @#!*% ">G-UnitWorld (August 8, 2007). {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20080218031514/http://www.gunitworld.com/g-unitnews.htm G-Unit - We On Some @#!*% (Dissin Fat Joe, Camron and Czar)]}}. GUnitWorld. Retrieved August 13, 2007.</ref> In June 2010 Game expressed that he would not object to a G-Unit reunion. After the G-Unit reunion idea circulated around the internet a Facebook group was launched to help encourage the G-Unit comeback. In late 2016, the two ended their long standing feud.<ref>{{cite web|last=Harling |first=Danielle |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11607/title.game-speaks-on-possible-g-unit-reunion |title=Game Speaks On Possible G-Unit Reunion |publisher=HipHopDX |date=June 30, 2010 |access-date=November 20, 2010}}</ref>

===Fat Joe===

[[File:RiderPt2Crew2.jpg|thumb|200px|G-Unit on the set of the "[[Rider Pt. 2]]" video, a diss track aimed at Fat Joe]]

50 Cent pointed out that [[Fat Joe]] painted a target on himself for partnering up with Ja Rule on the song "[[New York (Ja Rule song)|New York]]". 50 Cent recorded the track "[[Piggy Bank (song)|Piggy Bank]]", in which he attacked Fat Joe. Fat Joe responded with a track entitled "My Fofo" and although he said that he would not respond in songs after this, he made one more track, "Victim" which 50 Cent is purportedly the subject of as well as a guest appearance on Rick Ross' Mafia Music remix. 50 Cent and Tony Yayo took more shots at him on "I Run NY".

Even though things died down, at the 2005 [[MTV Video Music Awards]], Fat Joe mentioned that all of the police presence in the venue was "courtesy of G-Unit" which related to his lyrical accusations that 50 Cent was a "snitch".<ref name="2005VMAS">{{YouTube|DTTg1ilOuxg|G-Unit and Fat Joe Controversy at 2005 VMAS}}, YouTube. Retrieved July 25, 2007.</ref> 50 Cent and Tony Yayo retaliated on set later in the show at the end of their performance by shouting obscenities towards Fat Joe and [[Terror Squad (group)|Terror Squad]], which were censored by [[MTV]].<ref name="2005VMAS"/> Tony Yayo said Fat Joe ran from them at the VMAs.

Probably the member with the most impact within the group, The Game comes from Compton and shares the same story that of his mentor 50 Cent had. He sold drugs, was a member of the Bloods, and was shot five times. While recovering from his injuries, he began his career in rap music. He recorded with [[JT The Bigga Figga]] and released numerous mixtapes. The Game was soon discovered by Dr. Dre, and was subsequently signed to [[Aftermath Entertainment]]. The idea of putting The Game in G-Unit was the idea of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre, so that 50 Cent had a hand in molding The Game in the image that they saw fit.

When asked about the 50 Cent and G-Unit situation in an interview Fat Joe said he will no longer be responding and that he has left it to his close friend Pistol Pete and his crew Kill All Rats (K.A.R) to handle. Pistol Pete appeared on The Game's "[[Stop Snitchin, Stop Lyin]]" DVD and disrespected Tony Yayo, [[Chris Lighty]] (owner of Violator Records who had ties with 50 Cent<ref>[http://www.violator.com/artist_detail/?artist_id=50_cent 50 Cent affiliated with Violator Records]. Violator Records. Retrieved July 17, 2007.</ref>), and James Cruz (50 Cent's manager) and said he chased Tony Yayo near a jewelry store. Lloyd Banks, Spider Loc, and Young Buck have also been insulted by Fat Joe.

====50 Cent / Game Controversy====

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[[Image:The Game and 50 Cent truce.JPG|left|thumb|180px|50 Cent and The Game make amends.]]

In 2007, the feud was continued in interviews and by affiliates from both parties.<ref>Johnson, Dick (June 15, 2007). [http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/11868 DJ Khaled snubs 50] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080306084805/http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/11868 |date=March 6, 2008 }}. SOHH. Retrieved July 29, 2007.</ref><ref name="SOHH11913">Bolden, Janeé (June 21, 2007). [http://sohh.com/articles/article.php/11913 Young Buck Singles Out DJ Khaled, "Play My @#!* @#!*% Like Every Other DJ"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226061731/http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/11913 |date=February 26, 2008 }}. SOHH. Retrieved June 21, 2007.</ref> In 2008, the beef boiled over when 50 Cent released a mixtape entitled ''Elephant In the Sand'', which is a mock title of Fat Joe's album ''[[The Elephant in the Room (album)|The Elephant in the Room]]''. The front and back covers contain photos of Fat Joe on a beach.<ref>Thisis50. [http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blog/show?id=784568:BlogPost:1577391&page=259#comment-784568:Comment:2600238 Thisis50 Exclusive - New G-Unit Mixtape - Download Here] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122050537/http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blog/show?id=784568:BlogPost:1577391&page=259#comment-784568:Comment:2600238 |date=January 22, 2009 }}. Thisis50. Retrieved July 27, 2008.</ref> In response Fat Joe and his group K.A.R. released a mixtape titled ''Gay-Unit'' hosted by Fat Joe himself.

The Game's first album, ''The Documentary'', debuted to much controversy. Soon after its release, 50 Cent and G-Unit publicly ousted the rapper from their clique on [[Hot 97]]. 50 Cent claimed that The Game didn't follow the tradition of G-Unit, was unloyal (refusing to participate in recent feuds that 50 Cent had started with [[Nas]], [[Fat Joe]], and [[L.O.X.|D-Block]]), and has refused to give 50 proper credit for his work on The Game's album. A subsequent shooting outside the radio station (allegedly by a G-Unit street team member, of a Compton man affiliated with The Game) still lingers between The Game and 50 Cent. On the anniversary of the [[Notorious B.I.G.]]'s death, the two publicly "squashed" the beef, jointly donating money to charities and promising that they wouldn't risk their lives on the feud. Within a few weeks, however, 50 Cent and G-Unit continued to make incendiary marks with regards to The Game. The Game has also continued to attack 50 Cent's reputation, most notably at Hot 97's recent Summer Jam 2005, and on his How The West Was One tour. The Game recently released a 15-minute-long song titled ''300 Bars and Runnin''', addressing various enemies of his.

The feud between 50 Cent and Fat Joe ended in 2012 when 50 Cent approached Fat Joe's trailer at the [[BET Awards]] where he was confronted by Fat Joe's entourage he told them he wanted to make peace out of respect for Chris Lighty, however Fat Joe was unsure of his intentions until later that day when they shook hands while appearing on stage together amongst other past and present [[Violator (company)|Violator]] artists at the BET Awards segment that paid tribute to the label's founder Chris Lighty who died that year.

===Sha Money XL===

Sha Money XL, the co-founder of G-Unit, acts as a business manager for the group, as well as a producer for several tracks on various G-Unit artists' albums.

In 2014 Fat Joe gave a track titled ''Free'' to [[DJ Kay Slay]] to use as he was working on his final album and told him he can do whatever he wants with it. In light of the 2012 BET Awards Kay Slay decided to get 50 Cent to do a verse for it and put his on his mixtape ''The Rise Of A City''. Although Fat Joe was unaware Kay Slay was putting 50 Cent on his track he approved stating unity is good for hip-hop.

===Olivia===

That same year, Tony Yayo shouted out Fat Joe, saying that there was "no beef".

{{main|Olivia (singer)}}

Olivia is not only the first lady of G-Unit, but also the only [[R & B]] artist from the record label. Her album debut on [[J Records]] was shelved and she was soon dropped from the label. Soon afterwards, she emerged as member of G-Unit. Her contributions thus far have included the smash hit "Candy Shop" off ''The Massacre''. Her album, ''Behind Closed Doors'', will be her official debut, with features from G-Unit, Dr. Dre and many notable producers, in particular, [[Scott Storch]] and [[Cool and Dre]].

===Spider LocCam'ron===

A feud between 50 Cent and [[Cam'ron]] began when 50 Cent was on [[WQHT|Hot 97]] giving an interview and [[Cam'ron]] called in.<ref name="50 Cent & Cam’ron Argument">{{YouTube|1DtTNKIBnjo|50 Cent on Angie Martinez Show}}, YouTube. Retrieved July 25, 2007.</ref> Cam’ron asked 50 Cent whether he had the power to stop records from being released on Koch Records and 50 Cent said that he does in some respects. As the conversation escalated into an argument, 50 Cent called Koch Records the "industry graveyard".<ref name="50 Cent & Cam’ron Argument"/> Cam'ron pointed out that [[Jim Jones (rapper)|Jim Jones]]' newest album sold just as much as [[Lloyd Banks]]' album did, despite the fact that Dipset is on an independent label while G-Unit is on a major label. 50 Cent took offense to this and said that Lloyd Banks has more money than [[Lil Wayne]] and [[Jim Jones (rapper)|Jim Jones]], which makes record sales irrelevant. Cam'ron became upset and rebutted 50 Cent's statements. Most notably, he brought up the poor record sales of the [[Mobb Deep]] album, ''[[Blood Money (Mobb Deep album)|Blood Money]]''. Eventually the debate became so heated that the radio station was forced to end the call.<ref name="50 Cent & Cam’ron Argument"/>

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Spider Loc is second member from the west (including The Game) to be signed to G-Unit Records. Spider Loc, a former [[Crip]] member who was once signed as an artist to [[Death Row Records]]. He soon would later leave the label as well as Death Row's comeback kid [[Crooked I]]. As Crooked I found home with [[Universal Records]], Spider Loc soon met 50 Cent. The two met while he was filming one of his videos, and, as the two talked, 50 Cent agreed to sign the rapper on his label. Spider Loc's debut, ''The West Kept Secret'' is scheduled for release in late 2005.

===DJ Whoo Kid=Discography==

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'''Studio albums'''

The official tour deejay, DJ Whoo Kid is responsible for making G-Unit's exclusive mixtapes. Also a member of [[Hot 97]], he is responsible for mixing and bringing new freestyle artists to G-Unit.

*''[[Beg for Mercy]]'' (2003)

He also has a show on the [[Shade 45]] radio network.

*''[[T·O·S (Terminate on Sight)]]'' (2008)

'''Extended plays'''

== Discography ==

*''[[The Beauty of Independence]]'' (2014)

===Albums===

* 2003 ''[[BegThe ForBeast MercyIs G Unit]]'' #2 US, #13 UK(2015)

===Singles=Awards==

*'''Vibe Awards'''

**2004 - Best Group of The Decade<ref>[http://www.livedaily.com/news/7341.html G-Unit rapper accused of stabbing at Vibe awards] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113191351/http://livedaily.com/news/7341.html |date=January 13, 2010 }}</ref>

==In popular culture==

From ''Beg For Mercy'':

* In an episode of the [[MTV]] [[claymation|clay animated]] show [[Celebrity Deathmatch]], entitled "Where's Lohan?", depicted a fight to the death between 50 Cent and The Game. The fight ends with 50 Cent shooting The Game with the bullets that were still inside 50 Cent's body.

* 2003 "Stunt 101" #13 US; #25 UK

* 2003 "If I Can't" #76 U.S.; #10 U.K. ("If I Can't" is 50 Cent solo, "Poppin Them Thangs" with G-Unit is also included in the UK, 2004 release)

* 2004 "Wanna Get To Know You" (feat. Joe) #15 US, #27 UK

==References==

From ''And Then ...'' (by [[Joe Thomas|Joe]]):

{{Reflist|30em}}

* 2004 "Ride Wit U"/"More And More" (Joe feat. G-Unit) #56 US, #12 UK

===Mixtapes=External links==

{{Commons}}

*G-Unit Series by DJ Whoo Kid

*{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p555598|label=G-Unit}}

**2002 G-Unit 1 - 50 Cent Is The Future

*[http://www.gunityfoundation.org/ G-Unity Foundation]

**2002 G-Unit 2 - God's Plan

**2002 G-Unit 3 - No Mercy, No Fear

**2002 G-Unit 4 - Automatic Gunfire

**2003 G-Unit 5 - Bulletproof

**2003 G-Unit Radio Part I: Smoking Day 2

**2003 G-Unit Radio Part II: International Ballers

**2003 G-Unit Radio Part III: Takin It To The Street

**2003 G-Unit Radio Part IV: No Peace Talks!

**2004 G-Unit Radio Part V: All Eyez On Us

**2004 G-Unit Radio Part VI: Motion Picture Sh!t

**2004 G-Unit Radio Part VII: King Of New York

**2004 G-Unit Radio Part VIII: The Fifth Element

**2004 G-Unit Radio Part IX: G-Unit City

**2005 G-Unit Radio Part X: Before The Massacre 2050

**2005 G-Unit Radio Part XI: YAYO Raw & Uncut

*2005 ''[[The Realest Killaz]]''

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== External links ==

{{G-Unit Records}}

*[http://www.g-unitsoldier.com/ G Unit's Official Site]

{{Authority control}}

*[http://www.50cent.com/ 50 Cent's Official Site]

*[http://www.lloydbanksonline.com/main/ Lloyd Banks' Official Site]

*[http://www.young-buck.com/main/index.asp Young Buck's Official Site]

*[http://www.tony-yayo.com/ Tony Yayo's Official Site]

*[http://www.comptongame.com/ The Game's Official Site]

*[http://www.oliviaonline.net/ Olivia's official site]

*[http://www.shadyrecords.com/ The Official Shady Records Site]

*[http://www.aftermath-entertainment.com/ The Official Aftermath Site]

*[http://www.drdre2001.com Dr. Dre's Official Site]

*[http://www.eminem.com Eminem's Official Site]

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