• > Home
  • > Artists
  • > G-Unit
  • > Overview
  • G-Unit

    Subscribe to ARTISTDirect Newsletter

    Though G-Unit became generally recognized as the brand name associated with 50 Cent, for instance serving as a catch phrase ("G-G-G-G-G-Unit!) as well as a record label (G-Unit Records), it in fact began as the name of his backing posse. G-Unit originally was a trio comprised of 50, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo (often with the accompaniment of either DJ Whookid or ...more


    ARTISTdirect plus

    Who Likes G-Unit

    What's Hot from ARTISTdirect

    • Interview: Tegan and Sara

      Tegan Quin discusses her favorite charities, collaborating with author Augusten Burroughs and her impending tour in this exclusive interview ...more

    • Interview: Big Boi

      The rap luminary shines a light on quality control, family ties and courage in the face of conformity ...more

    • Featured Artist: Slipknot

      ARTISTdirect has launched the sickest Slipknot page on the net. Check it out for exclusive photos, reviews and interviews. ...more