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'''G-Unit Records''' is an American [[record label]], specializing in both [[hip hop music|hip hop]] and [[gangsta rap]], founded in 2003 by rapper [[50 Cent]]. Upon its inception, it operated as a subsidiary of, and was distributed through, [[Universal Music Group]]'s [[Interscope Records]]. In August 2010, the label added an additional distribution with [[EMI]],<ref>http://www.billboard.com/news/g-unit-records-inks-with-emi-1004109315.story?tag=hpfeed#/news/g-unit-records-inks-with-emi-1004109315.story?tag=hpfeed</ref><ref>http://www.emimusic.com/?s=G-Unit</ref> however, it still maintains a distribution with Interscope.<ref name="thisis50.com">[http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/50-cent-audio-interview-with]</ref> <!-- Do not remove this. Watch the video starting at 8:24. 50 Cent himself says that the G-Unit as a label is not solely distributed through EMI, as it still has him and G-Unit signed to Interscope. Do not delete, 50 Cent is the boss of G-Unit, so he controls what happens, and makes official announcements.--> G-Unit Records has a subsidiary label called [[G-Note Records]] that caters to other genres of music including [[R&B]], [[dance music|dance]] and [[pop music|pop]].<ref name="ReferenceC">http://www.thisis50.com/forum/topics/gnote-records-is-a-divison-of</ref>


'''G-Unit Records''' is an American record label, owned by [[Universal Music Group]]. Founded in 2003 by rapper [[50 Cent]], the label was operated by [[Interscope Records]] until February 2014. Thereafter, distribution of G-Unit operated under [[Caroline Records]] and [[Capitol Music Group]]. The label had also launched the subsidiary label [[G-Note Records]], which caters to [[contemporary R&B|R&B]] and [[pop music|pop]].<ref name="ReferenceC">{{cite web|url=http://www.thisis50.com/forum/topics/gnote-records-is-a-divison-of|title=G-Note Records is a Division of G-Unit Records! More Info Inside!|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009182140/http://www.thisis50.com/forum/topics/gnote-records-is-a-divison-of|archive-date=2014-10-09|url-status=dead}}</ref> The label's flagship artist is its founder 50 Cent.
==History==


==History==
===2003–2005===
===2003–2005===
Following 50 Cent's signing to [[Interscope Records]] in 2002,<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.blackentrepreneurprofile.com/people/person/50-cent#:~:text=G%2DUnit%20Records%2C%20founded%20in,distributed%20by%2C%20UMG's%20Interscope%20Records.|title=Black Entrepreneur Profile: 50 Cent}}</ref> 50 Cent was granted his own label, G-Unit Records, a year later. The first album released on the label was 50 Cent's debut studio album, ''[[Get Rich or Die Tryin']]''. <ref name="Allmusic">[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p555598/biography|pure_url=yes}} G-Unit biography]. [[AllMusic]]. accessed July 16, 2007.</ref> [[G-Unit]], then consisting of [[Lloyd Banks]], [[Tony Yayo]] and [[Young Buck]], was signed to the label as a group, with each respective member also being signed as a solo artist. G-Unit Records replaced 50 Cent's previous imprint, Rotten Apple Entertainment.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240321174019/https://www.mtv.com/news/y940f1/on-verge-of-blowing-up-50-cent-finds-value-in-his-street-cred On Verge Of Blowing Up, 50 Cent Finds Value In His Street Cred]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021020221725/http://www.rottenappleent.com:80/main.html Rotten Apple Entertainment Site]</ref>
Following the success of [[50 Cent]]'s debut album, ''[[Get Rich or Die Tryin' (album)|Get Rich or Die Tryin']]'', he was granted his own record label. This was when G-Unit Records was created.<ref name="Allmusic">[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p555598/biography|pure_url=yes}} G-Unit biography]. Allmusic. Accessed July 16, 2007.</ref> [[G-Unit]], then consisting of [[Lloyd Banks]], [[Tony Yayo]] and [[Young Buck]], was signed to the label as a group as well as solo artists. Bang Em Smurf was very closely affiliated with them before they signed to Interscope Records.<ref name="Former">Carl Chery (December 5, 2003). [http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/5327/1 Former G-Unit Affiliate Tells All to All-Access]. SOHH. Accessed August 31, 2007.</ref> He claimed that before 50 Cent saw mainstream success, the two recorded a mixtape from which they would earn $5 each, they sold 400,000 copies. 50 Cent allegedly never gave Bang Em' Smurf his share.<ref name="Former"/> In addition to this Bang Em' Smurf claimed that 50 Cent did not contact or bail him out while he was in jail. This led to him and his close friend, Domination, no longer wanting to be affiliated with the group. Domination was never an official member of G-Unit but was a close friend of Bang 'Em Smurf during his G-Unit days. After the two had a brief feud with 50 Cent and G-Unit in 2003, Domination and Bang 'Em Smurf were no longer associated with G-Unit. Bang 'Em Smurf was never actually signed to G-Unit as an artist, but rather as an executive, or "boss," as he put it.<ref>http://twitter.com/bangemsmurf_fdw/status/22405935276[]</ref>

G-Unit's commercial debut, ''[[Beg for Mercy]]'', sold 377,000 copies in its first week of release in 2003.<ref name="TOSFirstWeek">Katie Hasty. (July 9, 2008). [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1044850/lil-wayne-back-on-top-of-the-billboard-200 Lil Wayne Back On Top Of The Billboard 200]. ''BillBoard''. Accessed July 10, 2008.</ref> It has now sold over 2.7 million units in the U.S.<ref name="BFMUS">Crosley, Hillary (April 24, 2008). [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1045760/g-unit-the-game-push-back-new-albums G-Unit, Game Push Back New Albums]. ''Billboard''. Accessed May 10, 2008.</ref> and 6 million copies worldwide.<ref name="BFMWorldwide">[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=2008-09-04 }}. ''NYPost''. Accessed June 30, 2008.</ref> It has been certified double [[RIAA certification|platinum]] by the [[RIAA]].<ref name="BFMRIAA">RIAA. [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>

50 Cent and G-Unit's successes allowed other members and artists of G-Unit to release their projects. G-Unit member and artist [[Lloyd Banks]] released his debut album ''[[The Hunger for More]]'' on June 29, 2004 through G-Unit. The album featured guest appearances from G-Unit artists Tony Yayo, Young Buck, 50 Cent (who also executive produced the album), and The Game. Anchored by the success of the single ''[[On Fire (Lloyd Banks song)|On Fire]]'', it debuted and peaked at number 1 on the ''[[Billboard 200]]''.<ref name="harris2006">{{cite web|last=Harris |first=Chris |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1543418/20061018/banks_lloyd.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061110233804/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1543418/20061018/banks_lloyd.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 10, 2006 |title=Lloyd Banks Can't Catch Rod Stewart's Classics In Race For Billboard #1 News |publisher=MTV |date=October 18, 2006 |access-date=May 30, 2012}}</ref> ''The Hunger For More'' was ultimately certified [[RIAA certification|Platinum]] in America.<ref>Winning, Brolin (June 8, 2014). [http://www.mp3.com/news/stories/6532.html Exclusive Interview with Lloyd Banks] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203045907/http://www.mp3.com/news/stories/6532.html |date=February 3, 2009}}. MP3.com. Accessed July 31, 2007.</ref><ref>[https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH Searchable Database] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626050454/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH |date=June 26, 2007 }}. RIAA. Accessed May 30, 2022.</ref>


After bringing in West Coast rapper and [[Aftermath Entertainment|Aftermath]] signee, the [[Game (rapper)|Game]] in early 2004,<ref name="MTV-The Game">Reid, Shaheem (February 28, 2005). [https://web.archive.org/web/20050303020207/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1497589/20050228/50_cent.jhtml 50 Drops Game From G-Unit; Shots Fired at Radio Station]. MTV. Accessed July 29, 2007.</ref> [[Spider Loc]] was also signed, around the time of Young Buck's ''[[Straight Outta Cashville]]'' release.<ref name="spi">[http://www.spiderloc.com/bio.html Spider Loc Bio] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080109094210/http://www.spiderloc.com/bio.html |date=2008-01-09 }}. SpiderLoc.com. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> However, Game and 50 Cent later had a falling out, and 50 Cent became unsure about signing new artists to his "family"—how he perceived G-Unit as a group and record label. Later in 2005, the opportunity came to sign [[Mobb Deep]]<ref>Lauren Gitlin (February 15, 2005) [https://web.archive.org/web/20060223184257/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/9317204/mobb_deep_get_hand_from_50_cent Mobb Deep Get Hand Out From 50 Cent]. [[Rollingstone.com]] Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> and [[M.O.P.]]<ref>Ahsmi Rawlins (February 21, 2007) [http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=7859 M.O.P. Signs on To Push Sizzurp, Plans G-Unit Debut LP] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080313001402/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=7859 |date=2008-03-13 }} ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]''. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref>
2003 saw the release of [[G-Unit]]'s commercial debut, ''[[Beg For Mercy]]'', which sold 377,000 copies in its first week of release.<ref name="TOSFirstWeek">Katie Hasty. (July 9, 2008). [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003825808 Lil Wayne Back On Top Of The Billboard 200]. ''BillBoard''. Accessed July 10, 2008.</ref> It has now sold over 2.7 million units in the U.S.<ref name="BFMUS">Crosley, Hillary (April 24, 2008). [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003794170 G-Unit, Game Push Back New Albums]. ''Billboard''. Accessed May 10, 2008.</ref> and 6 million copies worldwide.<ref name="BFMWorldwide">[http://www.nypost.com/seven/06292008/entertainment/music/return_of_the_rap_pack_117691.htm New York Post, Return of the Rap Pack]. ''NYPost''. Accessed June 30, 2008.</ref> It has been certified 2× [[RIAA certification|platinum]] by the [[RIAA]].<ref name="BFMRIAA">RIAA. [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>


G-Unit Records ended 2005 with the November release of the soundtrack to ''[[Get Rich or Die Tryin' (soundtrack)|Get Rich Or Die Tryin']]''. The album featured appearances from much of the label's roster. It peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and would go on to be certified Platinum by the RIAA.<ref>[https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=Get%20Rich%20or%20Die%20Tryin&artist=&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 - "Get Rich or Die Tryin"]. Recording Industry Association of America. Accessed May 21, 2008.</ref>
After bringing in [[Game (rapper)|Game]] in early 2004,<ref name="MTV-The Game">Reid, Shaheem (February 28, 2005). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1497589/20050228/50_cent.jhtml 50 Drops Game From G-Unit; Shots Fired at Radio Station]. MTV. Accessed July 29, 2007.</ref> [[Spider Loc]] was also signed around the time of Young Buck's album release.<ref name= "spi">[http://www.spiderloc.com/bio.html Spider Loc Bio]. SpiderLoc.com. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> As a result of the problems that 50 Cent encountered with Game's falling out with the label in 2005, he was not sure whether or not to sign any new artists to his "family", which was how he perceived G-Unit as a group and record label. However, later that year, the opportunity to sign [[Mobb Deep]]<ref>Lauren Gitlin (February 15, 2005) [http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/9317204/mobb_deep_get_hand_from_50_cent Mobb Deep Get Hand Out From 50 Cent]. [[Rollingstone.com]] Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> and [[M.O.P.]]<ref>Ahsmi Rawlins (February 21, 2007) [http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=7859 M.O.P. Signs on To Push Sizzurp, Plans G-Unit Debut LP] ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]''. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> came up.


===2006–2009===
===2006–2009===
In 2006, G-Unit Records signed [[Young Hot Rod]].<ref name=DefSounds>Al Capone (October 17, 2007). [http://www.defsounds.com/editorials/view/2550-hot-rod-talks-g-unit-industry-beefs-album-mixtape-more.html [[Hot Rod (rapper)|Hot Rod]] Talks [[G Unit]], Industry Beefs, Album, Mixtape, & More]. DefSounds. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> In the same year, in conjunction with [[Mobb Deep]]'s Infamous Records, they signed both Nyce and [[40 Glocc]]. In 2007, Mazaradi Fox was also added to the label.<ref>Jon Michael (June 6, 2008) [http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11395/ [[Mazaradi Fox]] - Soldier's Story] SixShot. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> It was also highly anticipated that Detroit rapper [[Trick Trick]], would sign to the label,<ref>[http://24hourhiphop.com/hip+hop+Rumors/Trick+Trick+To+Sign+With+G-Unit%3F/1254/ Trick Trick to sign with G-Unit?]</ref> though this deal never came to be.
In 2006, G-Unit Records signed [[Young Hot Rod]].<ref name=DefSounds>Al Capone (October 17, 2007). [http://www.defsounds.com/editorials/view/2550-hot-rod-talks-g-unit-industry-beefs-album-mixtape-more.html Hot Rod Talks G Unit, Industry Beefs, Album, Mixtape, & More] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071030174049/http://www.defsounds.com/editorials/view/2550-hot-rod-talks-g-unit-industry-beefs-album-mixtape-more.html |date=2007-10-30 }}. DefSounds. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> In the same year, in conjunction with [[Mobb Deep]]'s Infamous Records, the label signed both Nyce and [[40 Glocc]]. In 2007, Mazaradi Fox was also added to the label.<ref>Jon Michael (June 6, 2008) [http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11395/ Mazaradi Fox - Soldier's Story] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924102221/http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11395/ |date=2015-09-24 }} SixShot. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> It was also highly anticipated that Detroit rapper, [[Trick Trick]] would sign to the label,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://24hourhiphop.com/hip+hop+Rumors/Trick+Trick+To+Sign+With+G-Unit%3F/1254/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20070626112319/http://24hourhiphop.com/hip+hop+Rumors/Trick+Trick+To+Sign+With+G-Unit%3F/1254/|url-status=dead|title=Trick Trick to sign with G-Unit?|archive-date=26 June 2007|access-date=23 December 2021}}</ref> though this deal never came to be.


In 2008, amidst rumors of a "beef" within G-Unit between 50 Cent and [[Young Buck]], 50 Cent officially kicked Young Buck out of the group, though assuring that he was still signed with the label.<ref>Aliya Ewing (April 7, 2008) [http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.6705/title.50-cent-kicks-young-buck-out-of-g-unit-more 50 Cent Kicks Young Buck Out Of G-Unit & More!] HipHopDX. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> Numerous slander songs then arose on the internet from both camps, with Young Buck being included on a track with former rival Game. 50 Cent then leaked a taped phone conversation between himself and Young Buck, which showed one of the true reasons for the falling out; 50 Cent was owed money by the Southern rapper. Young Buck later stated the conversation took place over a year before the leak.<ref>Black Widow (June 19, 2008) [http://www.sixshot.com/news/11534/ Young Buck Responds to Leaked Phone Convo With 50 Cent, 'I Don't Feel No Shame'] SixShot. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> The two camps have since released a multitude of songs against each other, while the feud seems to be settling down as of late 2008, with Young Buck stating he's been working on his latest album, which will still be released under the G-Unit label.<ref name= "young-buck-rehab">Shaheem Reid (October 21, 2008) [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1597630/20081021/young_buck.jhtml Young Buck Says The Rehab Will Sell A Million In A Week] [[MTV]].com Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref>
In 2008, amidst rumors of a "beef" within G-Unit between 50 Cent and [[Young Buck]], 50 Cent officially expelled Young Buck from the group, though assuring that Buck was still signed with the label.<ref>Aliya Ewing (April 7, 2008) [http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.6705/title.50-cent-kicks-young-buck-out-of-g-unit-more 50 Cent Kicks Young Buck Out Of G-Unit & More!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410220839/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.6705/title.50-cent-kicks-young-buck-out-of-g-unit-more |date=2008-04-10 }} HipHopDX. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> Numerous slander songs then arose on the internet from both camps, with Young Buck being included on a track with former rival and ex-G-Unit member, Game. 50 Cent then leaked a taped phone conversation between himself and Young Buck, which showed one of the true reasons for the falling out: 50 Cent was owed money by the Southern rapper. Young Buck later stated the conversation had taken place over a year before the leak.<ref>Black Widow (June 19, 2008) [http://www.sixshot.com/news/11534/ Young Buck Responds to Leaked Phone Convo With 50 Cent, 'I Don't Feel No Shame'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924102251/http://www.sixshot.com/news/11534/ |date=2015-09-24 }} SixShot. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> The two camps have since released a multitude of songs aimed at each other, though the feud seems to have settled down as of late 2008.


In late 2009, G-Unit Records founder 50 Cent released his fourth album, ''[[Before I Self Destruct]]'', which featured a track entitled "So Disrespectful", which insulted his various rivals including [[Jay-Z]] and G-Unit Records artists [[Game (rapper)|Game]] and Young Buck. Also in 2009, 50 Cent would collaborate with former [[Roc-A-Fella Records]] artist [[Beanie Sigel]], which would also lead to speculation that Beanie Sigel was signing to G-Unit Records.<ref>[http://www.sohh.com/2009/11/50_cent_puts_beanie_sigelg-unit_signing.html 50 Talks Possibly Signing Beanie Sigel]</ref> While promoting ''Before I Self Destruct'', 50 Cent also did a radio interview in which he spoke about the G-Unit Records roster. Within the interview it was confirmed that Game, Young Buck, [[Spider Loc]], [[Young Hot Rod]] where signed to the label, while both [[M.O.P]] and Mobb Deep were no longer signed to the label.<ref>[http://www.sohh.com/2009/11/50_cent_released_mobb_deep_from_g-unit_r.html 50 Says Game, Buck & More Still Signed To G-Unit]</ref> The year 2009, also saw the signing of New York rapper, Trav, former [[Grand Hustle]] R&B singer, [[Governor (singer)|Governor]] and<ref>[http://www.thisis50.com/profile/GOVERNORMUSIC?xg_source=profiles_memberList Governor]</ref> [[Beanie Sigel]] on the 5th of November respectively. 50 also confirmed this.[http://egyptsaidso.com/drama/beanie-sigel-officially-joins-g-unit/]
In late 2009, 50 Cent's fourth album, ''[[Before I Self Destruct]]'', was released; which featured a track entitled "So Disrespectful", which insulted his various rivals including [[Jay-Z]] and former G-Unit Records artists, [[Game (rapper)|Game]] and Young Buck. Also in 2009, 50 Cent would collaborate with former [[Roc-A-Fella Records]] artist [[Beanie Sigel]], which would also lead to speculation that Beanie Sigel was signing to G-Unit Records.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sohh.com/2009/11/50_cent_puts_beanie_sigelg-unit_signing.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100102194457/http://www.sohh.com/2009/11/50_cent_puts_beanie_sigelg-unit_signing.html|url-status=dead|title=50 Talks Possibly Signing Beanie Sigel|archive-date=2 January 2010|access-date=23 December 2021}}</ref> While promoting ''Before I Self Destruct'', 50 Cent also did a radio interview in which he spoke about the G-Unit Records roster. Within the interview, it was confirmed that Game, Young Buck, [[Spider Loc]] and [[Young Hot Rod]] were still signed to the label, while both [[M.O.P]] and Mobb Deep were no longer signed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sohh.com/2009/11/50_cent_released_mobb_deep_from_g-unit_r.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222053109/http://www.sohh.com/2009/11/50_cent_released_mobb_deep_from_g-unit_r.html|url-status=dead|title=50 Says Game, Buck & More Still Signed To G-Unit|archive-date=22 February 2012|access-date=23 December 2021}}</ref> In the meantime, the label would go on to sign R&B singer, [[Governor (singer)|Governor]] and<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisis50.com/profile/GOVERNORMUSIC?xg_source=profiles_memberList|title=OFFICIAL GOVERNOR PAGE's Page|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402104506/http://www.thisis50.com/profile/GOVERNORMUSIC?xg_source=profiles_memberList|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[Beanie Sigel]] on November 5, respectively.


===2010–Present===
===2010–present===
In early January 2010, [[50 Cent]] claimed that he was looking to sign new comedians, and authors to the label, expanding outside of the realm of recording artists.<ref name="ReferenceA">[http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/the-syndies-sit-down-with]</ref> [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]] borne comedian, Young Jack Thriller, would be the first comedian signed to the label,<ref name="ReferenceA"/> releasing a weekly "So Disrespectful," YouTube podcast.<ref>[http://www.boobootv.com/2010/08/23/young-jack-thriller-is-so-disrespectful-speaks-on-50-cent-wycelf-montana-fishburne-fantasia-more/]</ref> He would also be a regular guest on Shade45's G-Unit Radio, and co-host of the program.<ref name="ReferenceB">[http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blog/show?id=784568%3ABlogPost%3A21343023&commentId=784568%3AComment%3A21345865&xg_source=activity]</ref><ref>[http://twitter.com/jackthriller/status/22383034685]</ref> Also in early 2010, in reference to his recent affiliation with 50 Cent and possibly G-Unit Records, Beanie Sigel stated that he would not be signing with the label, as he and 50 Cent mutually "used" each other, though no harm to their business relationship was made.<ref>[http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/01/09/beanie-sigel-says-50-cent-used-him-for-publicity/ [[Beanie Sigel]] Says 50 Used Him For Publicity]</ref> Also in early 2010, label signee Young Buck responded to various songs released on 50 Cent's ''Before I Self Destruct''. He released five records aimed at 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, G-Unit, and [[40 Glocc]].<ref>[http://www.rapbasement.com/young-buck/010710-its-only-the-7th-of-january-but-young-buck-has-dropped-three-new-g-unit-50-cent-disses-listen.html Young Buck disses 50 Cent & G-Unit]</ref>
In early January 2010, 50 Cent claimed that he was looking to sign new comedians and authors to the label, venturing outside the realm of recording artists.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/the-syndies-sit-down-with|title=The Syndies Sit Down With G-Unit's official comedian Jack Thriller [talks Gangs, Bull Dykes, Jail, Head, Fantasia, 50 Cent + Much More]|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402091818/http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/the-syndies-sit-down-with|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]] Young Jack Thriller would be the first comedian signed to the label,<ref name="ReferenceA"/> releasing a weekly "So Disrespectful," YouTube podcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boobootv.com/2010/08/23/young-jack-thriller-is-so-disrespectful-speaks-on-50-cent-wycelf-montana-fishburne-fantasia-more/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100826054739/http://www.boobootv.com/2010/08/23/young-jack-thriller-is-so-disrespectful-speaks-on-50-cent-wycelf-montana-fishburne-fantasia-more/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 26, 2010|title=Young Jack Thriller Is So Disrespectful: Speaks On 50 Cent, Wyclef, Montana Fishburne, Fantasia & More - BooBooTV.com|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref> also becoming a regular guest on Shade45's G-Unit Radio, and co-host of the program.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{cite web|url=http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blog/show?id=784568%3ABlogPost%3A21343023&commentId=784568%3AComment%3A21345865&xg_source=activity|title=G-Unit Radio "So Disrespectful Edition" "B.Pumper" --World's Worst Freestyle|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=jackthriller|author=YOUNG JACK THRILLER|number=22383034685|date=28 August 2010|title=ON MY WAY TO SHADE 45 G-UNIT RADIO SIRIUS SATELITE TUNE IN 5-8}}</ref> 50 Cent also expressed interest in signing European R&B singer [[Jamelia]] to G-Unit Records, citing that it could not only help her build a reputation in the U.S., but it would also be the first signing of a female artist to the label since singer, [[Olivia (singer)|Olivia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tenerifehotel.net/en/aftermathmusic.html|title=Aftermath Music dot com &#124; Dr. Dre Eminem 50 Cent Busta Rhymes Stat Quo Eve Bishop Lamont G.A.G.E.|website=Tenerifehotel.net|access-date=23 December 2021}}</ref> Also in early 2010, in reference to his recent affiliation with 50 Cent and G-Unit Records, Beanie Sigel stated that he would not be signing with the label, as he and 50 Cent mutually "used" each other, though no harm to their business relationship was made.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/01/09/beanie-sigel-says-50-cent-used-him-for-publicity/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719072043/http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/01/09/beanie-sigel-says-50-cent-used-him-for-publicity/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 19, 2012|title=Beanie Sigel Says 50 Cent Used Him For Publicity|work=BallerStatus.com|date=9 January 2010|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref> Meanwhile, Young Buck responded to various songs released on 50 Cent's ''Before I Self Destruct''. He released five records aimed at 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, G-Unit, and [[40 Glocc]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapbasement.com/young-buck/010710-its-only-the-7th-of-January-but-young-buck-has-dropped-three-new-g-unit-50-cent-disses-listen.html|title=Buck Disses 50 Cent/G-Unit For 3rd Time|work=Rap Basement|date=7 January 2010|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-date=2 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402171425/http://www.rapbasement.com/young-buck/010710-its-only-the-7th-of-january-but-young-buck-has-dropped-three-new-g-unit-50-cent-disses-listen.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In an interview with MTV, 50 Cent announced that he is looking for new artists, "You'll see new faces, because I'm looking for new artists now. I'll sign new artists and take them with me and kinda groom them. Some of the stuff you can't teach a person; they gotta have it". While he was on tour, recently made affiliate Beanie Sigel confirmed after a long-awaited wait, that he would be finished signing to G-Unit when 50 got back from tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/beanie-sigel-speaks-on-new|title=Beanie Sigel Speaks On New Album, Confirms He's About To Do A Deal With G-Unit [Video]|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402134604/http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/beanie-sigel-speaks-on-new|archive-date=2015-04-02|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Though he was previously unsure about signing new talent to the label, in January 2010, 50 Cent expressed interest in signing European R&B singer [[Jamelia]] to G-Unit Records, citing that it could not only help her build a reputation in the U.S., but also sign a new female artist to the label, which hasn't had a female artist since [[Olivia (singer)|Olivia]].<ref>[http://www.aftermathmusic.com/blog/?p=1167 50 Cent To Sign Jamelia]</ref>


In August 2010, amidst the controversy surrounding Montana Fishburne's entrance into the adult film industry, co-porn star, [[:es:Brian Pumper|Brian Pumper]], released several rap songs shouting out 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. Pumper repeatedly stated his wish to be signed to G-Unit. However, the members of G-Unit have repeatedly stated they are not interested in signing Pumper.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theurbandaily.com/music/jbarrow/lloyd-banks-speaks-on-brian-pumpers-g-unit-dreams/|title=Lloyd Banks Speaks On Brian Pumper's G-Unit Dreams - The Urban Daily|work=The Urban Daily|date=30 August 2010|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref> Also in August, Tony Yayo discussed how he and [[The Pack (group)|The Pack]] member, "Lil B," had hooked up and worked together in the studio, along with Yayo's newly proclaimed protege, [[Danny Brown (rapper)|Danny Brown]]. He also stated that there was a large possibility that Lil B might be signing to G-Unit Records, and spoke as if Danny Brown was already signed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rapbasement.com/videos/184101/Tony-Yayo-Talks-Lil-B-Coming-To-GUnit.html |title=Tony Yayo - Talks Lil B Coming to G-Unit Video &#124; Rap Basement |access-date=2010-08-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100816153318/http://www.rapbasement.com/videos/184101/Tony-Yayo-Talks-Lil-B-Coming-To-GUnit.html |archive-date=2010-08-16 }}</ref> Despite this, Brown confirmed that he is not signed to G-Unit yet, but he is talks of possibly signing to the label.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/detroit-rapper-danny-brown-on|title=Detroit rapper Danny Brown on 'Hawaiian Snow,' potentially signing to G-Unit, and what it means to be a mutant|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402125207/http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/detroit-rapper-danny-brown-on|archive-date=2015-04-02|url-status=dead}}</ref> Also in September 2010, there was quite a bit of speculation that R&B singer, [[Mýa]] was in the process of signing to, or was already signed to the label.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://yodonbleekraps.com/2010/09/16/50-cent-cooking-up-a-materpiece-is-mya-signing-with-g-unit/ |title=50 Cent Cooking up a Materpiece, is Mya Signing with G-Unit? « donbleek's Blog |access-date=2010-09-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100920230608/http://yodonbleekraps.com/2010/09/16/50-cent-cooking-up-a-materpiece-is-mya-signing-with-g-unit/ |archive-date=2010-09-20 }}</ref> Lloyd Banks later in September would confirm that [[Mobb Deep]] member, [[Havoc (Mobb Deep)|Havoc]] was in talks to negotiate a new contract for the group in terms of signing to the label.
In an interview with MTV, 50 Cent announced that he is looking for new artists, "You'll see new faces, because I'm looking for new artists now. I'll sign new artists and take them with me and kinda groom them. Some of the stuff you can't teach a person; they gotta have it". While he was on tour, recently made affiliate Beanie Sigel confirmed after a long awaited wait, that he would be finished signing to G-Unit when 50 got back from tour.<ref>[http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/beanie-sigel-speaks-on-new Beanie Sigel Confirms Deal]</ref>


On August 13, 2010, in an interview with [[MTV News]], Lloyd Banks announced that G-Unit had signed a limited distribution deal with [[EMI]] in North America. The distribution deal is "strictly with artists Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo," as stated by 50 Cent in an interview.
In August 2010, amidst the controversy surrounding [[Montana Fishburne]]'s entrance into the adult film industry, co-porn star, [[Brian Pumper]], released several rap songs shouting out [[50 Cent]], [[Lloyd Banks]], and [[Tony Yayo]]. Pumper repeatedly stated his wish to be signed to G-Unit. However, the members of G-Unit have repeatedly stated they are not interested in signing Pumper.<ref>[http://theurbandaily.com/music/jbarrow/lloyd-banks-speaks-on-brian-pumpers-g-unit-dreams/]</ref> Also in August, [[Tony Yayo]] discussed how he and [[The Pack (group)|The Pack]] member, "Lil B," had hooked up and worked together in the studio, along with Yayo's newly proclaimed protoge, "Danny Brown." He also stated that there was a large possibility that Lil B might be signing to G-Unit Records, and spoke as if Danny Brown was already signed.<ref>[http://www.rapbasement.com/videos/184101/Tony-Yayo-Talks-Lil-B-Coming-To-GUnit.html]</ref> Despite this, Brown confirmed that he is not signed to G-Unit as of yet, but he is talks of possibly signing to the label.<ref>[http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/detroit-rapper-danny-brown-on]</ref> Also in September 2010, there was quite a bit of speculation that R&B singer [[Mýa]], was in the process of, or already signed to the label.<ref>[http://yodonbleekraps.com/2010/09/16/50-cent-cooking-up-a-materpiece-is-mya-signing-with-g-unit/]</ref> Lloyd Banks later in September would confirm that [[Mobb Deep]] member [[Havoc (Mobb Deep)|Havoc]] was in talks to negotiate a new contract for the group in terms of signing to the label.


In early March 2011, rapper [[Shawty Lo]] reported in an interview that he was in talks with the label about signing.<ref>http://hiphop-n-more.com/2011/03/shawty-lo-signing-with-g-unit/</ref> On June 8, 2011 it was confirmed by both [[Shawty Lo]] and AllHipHop.com that he had signed a deal with the label.<ref name="allhiphop.com">http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2011/06/10/22786338.aspx</ref> He had this to say about signing with the label, " “This is like something before the album, my new situation with G-Unit was just solidified and I got off the phone with 50 yesterday, I just signed a really large deal,”.<ref>http://www.thisis50.com/forum/topics/50-cent-signs-shawty-lo-to</ref> It was later confirmed by Shawty Lo that he had not signed to the label as an individual artist, but so that his label D4L would be under and part of the G-Unit Records roster.<ref>http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/shawty-lo-speaks-on-his-new</ref>
In early March 2011, rapper [[Shawty Lo]] reported in an interview that he was in talks with the label about signing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphop-n-more.com/2011/03/shawty-lo-signing-with-g-unit/|title=Shawty Lo Signing With G-Unit ?|website=Hiphop-n-more.com|date=9 March 2011|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref> On June 8, 2011, it was confirmed by both Shawty Lo and AllHipHop.com that he had signed a deal with G-Unit Records.<ref name="allhiphop.com">{{Cite web |url=http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2011/06/10/22786338.aspx |title=AllHipHop.com Daily News - : Exclusive: Shawty Lo Signs to G-Unit, Drops Mixtape 'B.H.F.' with DJ Greg Street |access-date=2011-06-10 |archive-date=2011-06-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611224623/http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2011/06/10/22786338.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref>


It was later confirmed by Shawty Lo that he had not signed to the label as an individual artist, but that his label D4L would be distributed by G-Unit Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/shawty-lo-speaks-on-his-new|title=Shawty Lo Speaks On His New Deal W/G-Unit & What He Brings To The Table "My Life Story Is So Real"|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402123322/http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/shawty-lo-speaks-on-his-new|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
It was rumored that Lea Sunshine, the singer who was featured in Lil' Flip's hit single "Sunshine", was signing to label. After touring with G-Unit and being featured on [[G-Note Records]] singer [[Hot Rod (rapper)|Hot Rod]] debut single, she confirmed on her Twitter account that she had signed with [[50 Cent]] and [[G-Note Records]].<ref>http://twitter.com/#!/LeaQSunshine/status/88654300397584385</ref><ref>http://twitter.com/#!/LeaQSunshine/status/88321912819822592</ref><ref>http://twitter.com/#!/LeaQSunshine/status/88278297351421952</ref>


Rumors began appearing that Lea Sunshine, the singer who was featured in [[Lil' Flip]]'s hit single, "[[Sunshine (Lil' Flip song)|Sunshine]]", was signing to G-Unit. After touring with G-Unit and being featured on G-Note Records artist, [[Hot Rod (rapper)|Hot Rod]]'s debut single, she confirmed on her Twitter account that she had signed with G-Note Records.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=LeaQSunshine|author=Lea Sunshine|number=88654300397584385|date=6 July 2011|title="@PowerPete88: @LeaQSunshine any new music coming out and which producers does 50 schedule u to work with?" &lt;hopefully soon.}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=LeaQSunshine|author=Lea Sunshine|number=88321912819822592|date=5 July 2011|title="@illEssense: @LeaQSunshine lol.. Well if soo Congrats!!" &lt;thx :)}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=LeaQSunshine|author=Lea Sunshine|number=88278297351421952|date=5 July 2011|title="@illEssense: @LeaQSunshine ur gunit now? Ooman" maybe. Maybe not :P}}</ref>
After a cameo appearance in [[Tony Yayo]]'s music video, "[[Haters (Tony Yayo song)|Haters]]", it was reported by MTV that former [[Young Money Entertainment|Young Money]] affiliate, Kidd Kidd, had signed with the label.<ref>http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/07/10/50-cent-introduces-kidd-kidd-to-g-unit/</ref><ref>http://hiphop-n-more.com/2011/07/50-cent-signs-kidd-kidd-to-g-unit/</ref> As well as this young and upcoming rapper Genasis, reported via his Twitter that he had just inked a deal with 50 Cent and the G-Unit Records label after 50 Cent seen a video of Genasis performing.<ref>http://twitter.com/#!/GENASISISHERE/status/93863847496122368</ref><ref>http://twitter.com/#!/GENASISISHERE/status/93785593997312000</ref>


After a cameo appearance in [[Tony Yayo]]'s music video, "[[Haters (Tony Yayo song)|Haters]]", it was reported by MTV that former [[Young Money Entertainment|Young Money]] affiliate, Kidd Kidd, had signed with the label.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/07/10/50-cent-introduces-kidd-kidd-to-g-unit/|title=50 Cent Introduces Kidd Kidd To G-Unit|work=RapFix|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-date=28 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228075136/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/07/10/50-cent-introduces-kidd-kidd-to-g-unit|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphop-n-more.com/2011/07/50-cent-signs-kidd-kidd-to-g-unit/|title=50 Cent Signs Kidd Kidd To G-Unit|website=Hiphop-n-more.com|date=10 July 2011|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref> Soon after, {{Not a typo|Genasis}} reported via his Twitter that he had just signed a deal with 50 Cent and G-Unit Records after 50 Cent had seen a video of {{Not a typo|Genasis}} performing.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=otgenasis|author=O.T. GENASIS|number=93863847496122368|date=21 July 2011|title=I would luv to thank all Homies, Fans, Supporters and most of all @50cent for makin a nigga dream come true #SK #G-unit}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=otgenasis|author=O.T. GENASIS|number=93785593997312000|date=20 July 2011|title=Just inked a deal with @50cent ..I'm Officially G-unit records}}</ref>
In the beginning of December 2011, [[50 Cent]] officially signed [[Jersey Shore (TV series)]] star DJ [[Pauly D]] to [[G-unit]] and [[G-Note Records]]. DJ Pauly D is signed to produce 3 albums that are pop related. [[50 Cent]] and DJ Pauly D have already started on a few collaborations as well as planning.
<ref>http://www.djpaulydmusic.com/tag/dj-pauly-d-g-unit-records/</ref>
<ref>http://www.kovideo.net/dj-pauly-d-signs-to-50-cent-label-g-note-news-50-cent-4617.html</ref>


In December 2011, 50 Cent signed [[Jersey Shore (TV series)|Jersey Shore]] star, [[Pauly D|DJ Pauly D]], to G-Note Records, to produce three of label's albums.
Also in December, [[50 Cent]] introduced his new female artist Paris who had just signed with the label on his mixtape, "The Big 10".<ref>http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/50-cent-present-the-big-10-new-g-unit-artist</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.djpaulydmusic.com/tag/dj-pauly-d-g-unit-records/ |title=DJ Pauly D G Unit Records &#124; DJ Pauly D Music |access-date=2011-12-04 |archive-date=2011-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111203220428/http://www.djpaulydmusic.com/tag/dj-pauly-d-g-unit-records/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kovideo.net/dj-pauly-d-signs-to-50-cent-label-g-note-news-50-cent-4617.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120804183523/http://www.kovideo.net/dj-pauly-d-signs-to-50-cent-label-g-note-news-50-cent-4617.html|url-status=dead|title=DJ Pauly D Signs to 50 Cent Label G-Note|archive-date=4 August 2012|access-date=24 December 2021}}</ref> On December 9, 2011, 50 Cent also released a mixtape, ''[[The Big 10]].'' Guest appearances on ''The Big 10'' include G-Unit affiliates, Kidd Kidd, Precious Paris and Tony Yayo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/genre/hip-hop/2011/12/09/50-cent-drops-the-big-10-mixtape-feat/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224000657/http://www.mtv.com/news/genre/hip-hop/2011/12/09/50-cent-drops-the-big-10-mixtape-feat/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 24, 2021|title=News - Entertainment, Music, Movies, Celebrity|website=Mtv.com|access-date=24 December 2021}}</ref> It also introduced G-Units newest signee, Paris.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/50-cent-present-the-big-10-new-g-unit-artist|title=50 Cent Presents The Big 10 + New G-Unit Artist|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402093856/http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/50-cent-present-the-big-10-new-g-unit-artist|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


In the years to follow, 50 Cent would continue to struggle to maintain a palatable working relationship with Interscope. In a 2012 interview, he explained the reason for the discord: "The deal I gave them was so well-put-together for them that they were to receive $750,000 in advance on the next albums - each one of the artists. They gotta remove that in this climate of record sales".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19645/title.50-cent-talks-new-album-explains-why-g-unit-was-dropped-possibility-of-working-with-game|title=50 Cent Talks New Album, Explains Why G-Unit Was Dropped & Possibility Of Working With Game|date=5 May 2012|website=HipHopDX.com|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222025816/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19645/title.50-cent-talks-new-album-explains-why-g-unit-was-dropped-possibility-of-working-with-game|archive-date=22 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In December 9, 2011, [[50 Cent]] released his free mixtape, "The Big 10". Guest appearances include Kidd Kidd, Paris, and G-Unit member [[Tony Yayo]].<ref>http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/12/09/50-cent-drops-the-big-10-mixtape-feat-, 20new-g-unit-artists/</ref>


In April 2012, after being ousted from the crew back in 2008, [[Young Buck]] has entered talks to work with the label. Days after indicating that he would be open to re-teaming with his old crew at G-Unit Records, Young Buck now confirms that he has begun negotiations with the label about making his return. Buck provided the update in a recent interview stating "I'ma be honest with you," he said, "Finally we're at a point where we're having some kind of negotiations with what they're going to be able to do for us at G-Unit."<ref>http://www.bet.com/news/music/2012/04/05/young-buck-says-he-s-negotiating-with-g-unit.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed</ref> The Nashville, Tennessee native said he was ready to make his return to music, whether as a part of G-Unit or not. "Y’all are gonna be hearing from me," he said. "I don't want to put a timing on it, but the wait is absolutely over, and we're just trying to figure out what's the best situation for us, where I'm gonna go." Buck stated in an interview after a concert in [[California]] April 4, 2012. Young Buck's last album was the 2010 independent release ''[[The Rehab]]''. It’s been a rough go for Buck since he was expelled from 50’s crew in 2008, he has run into financial troubles and he recently escaped an attempted drive-by shooting in his hometown. Although it doesn’t look like the rapper has straightened out his relationship with [[50 Cent]], but he says the label has finally agreed to negotiate. The negotiations may not lead to a new deal between Young Buck and G-Unit, but the rapper remains optimistic and explained that it’s only a matter of time before he ends up finding a place to take his talent.<ref>http://thisbeatgoes.com/hip-hop-news/former-g-unit-records-rapper-young-buck-says-he%E2%80%99s-in-negotiations-with-50-cents-label-once-again/</ref><ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19270/title.young-buck-reveals-renegotiation-with-g-unit?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter</ref> in June 2012 Rapper Mike Knox sign with G unit Records for an two album deal his his frist album will be coming out the end of this year
In April 2012, (after being ousted from the crew in 2008), [[Young Buck]] entered talks to work with the label. Buck provided the update in a recent interview stating, "I'ma be honest with you, finally we're at a point where we're having some kind of negotiations with what they're going to be able to do for us at G-Unit."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/article/qgla1f/young-buck-says-he-s-negotiating-with-g-unit|title=Young Buck Says He's Negotiating With G-Unit|website=Bet.com|access-date=23 December 2021}}</ref> The Nashville, Tennessee native said he was ready to make a return to music, whether a part of G-Unit or not. Young Buck's last album was the 2010 independent release, ''[[The Rehab]]''. The negotiations may not lead to a new deal between Young Buck and G-Unit, but the rapper remains optimistic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thisbeatgoes.com/hip-hop-news/former-g-unit-records-rapper-young-buck-says-he%E2%80%99s-in-negotiations-with-50-cents-label-once-again/|title=The Beat Goes On|access-date=20 March 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513181051/http://thisbeatgoes.com/hip-hop-news/former-g-unit-records-rapper-young-buck-says-he%E2%80%99s-in-negotiations-with-50-cents-label-once-again/|archive-date=13 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19270/title.young-buck-reveals-renegotiation-with-g-unit|title=Young Buck Reveals Renegotiation With G-Unit|date=4 April 2012|website=HipHopDX.com|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>


On February 20, 2014, it was reported that 50 Cent and G-Unit Records left Interscope umbrella to operate in conjunction with Caroline Records; a unit of Capitol Music Group.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/record-labels/5915479/50-cent-leaves-interscope-and-shady-brings-g-unit-imprint-to|title=50 Cent Leaves Interscope and Shady, Brings G-Unit Imprint to Capitol's Caroline|magazine=Billboard|date=20 February 2014|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>
== Distribution ==
On August 13, 2010, in an interview with [[MTV News]], [[Lloyd Banks]] announced that [[G-Unit]] had signed a distribution deal with [[EMI]] in North America. The distribution deal is strictly with artists [[Lloyd Banks]] and [[Tony Yayo]], as stated by 50 Cent in an interview, that G-Unit as a label is not completely distributed by EMI, as he and [[G-Unit]] are still obligated under the Interscope G-Unit Distribution.<ref name="thisis50.com"/> <!-- Okay, do not remove this. Watch this video starting at 8:24 http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/50-cent-audio-interview-with 50 cent, himself says that the G-Unit as a label is not solely distributed through EMI, as it still has him and G-Unit signed to Interscope. Do not delete, 50 cent is the boss of G-Unit, so he controls what happens, and makes official announcements. --> In 2012, G-Unit Records was dropped from Interscope because the great deal 50 cent did.<ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19645/title.50-cent-talks-new-album-explains-why-g-unit-was-dropped-possibility-of-working-with-game</ref>


On November 8, 2016, 50 Cent signed [[Uncle Murda]] to G-Unit Records.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/|title=Login • Instagram|website=Instagram.com|access-date=23 December 2021}}</ref>
==G-Note Records==

[[G-Note Records]] is a subsidiary record label of [[50 Cent]]'s G-Unit Records.<ref name="ReferenceC"/> The label was set up in late 2010 to handle all [[Hip-Hop]], [[R&B]] and [[Popular music|Pop]] artists on the record label.<ref>http://twitter.com/#!/CodyKreezy/status/15852871283113984</ref> The artists signed to this label are [[Governor (singer)|Governor]], who was signed to G-Unit Records in 2009 and [[Hot Rod (rapper)|Hot Rod]] who originally was signed to G-Unit Records in 2006.<ref>http://www.CodyKunigel.com/hotrod.html</ref> In early 2011, Lea Sunshine was signed to the label.<ref>http://www.thisis50.com/forum/topics/it-s-official-lea-sunshine-is-singed-with-g-note-records-good-or</ref> In the beginning of December 2011, DJ Pauly D was signed to [[G-Note Records]].<ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17816/title.50-cent-signs-dj-pauly-d-to-his-g-note-label</ref>
In early 2018, Kidd Kidd announced his departure from both G-Unit as a group member and label artist.<ref>{{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 |website=Xxlmag.com| date=11 April 2018 }}</ref> Lloyd Banks followed suit in 2018.

==Subsidiaries==
===G-Note===
In 2010, G-Unit launched a subsidiary label called '''[[G-Note Records]]''', with a focus on [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] and Pop music.<ref name="ReferenceC"/><ref>{{cite tweet|user=CodyKunigel|author=Cody Kunigel|number=15852871283113984|date=17 December 2010|title=@TJ_The_King G Note is a division of 50's G-Unit label that handles RnB and Pop etc all music outside of hip-hop}}</ref> Artists signed to this label are [[Governor (singer)|Governor]], who was signed to G-Unit Records in 2009, and [[Hot Rod (rapper)|Hot Rod]] who originally signed to G-Unit Records in 2006.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.codykunigel.com/hotrod.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610143822/http://www.codykunigel.com/hotrod.html | archive-date=2011-06-10 | title=Cody Kunigel &#124; the Official Website }}</ref> In early 2011, Lea Sunshine was signed to the label, though she later left the label.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisis50.com/forum/topics/it-s-official-lea-sunshine-is-singed-with-g-note-records-good-or|title=It's Official Lea Sunshine Is {{sic|nolink=y|Singed}} With G-Note Records! Good Or Bad Move?|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120804041247/http://www.thisis50.com/forum/topics/it-s-official-lea-sunshine-is-singed-with-g-note-records-good-or|archive-date=2012-08-04|url-status=dead}}</ref> In December 2011, [[DJ Pauly D]] was signed to [[G-Note Records]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17816/title.50-cent-signs-dj-pauly-d-to-his-g-note-label|title=50 Cent Signs DJ Pauly D To His G-Note Label|date=1 December 2011|website=HipHopDX.com|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref> but has since left the label.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}}


==Artists==
==Artists==
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===Current acts===
===Current acts===
{| class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Act
! Act !! Year signed !! Albums under the label
! Year <br />signed
! Releases <br />under the label
|-
|-
| [[G-Unit]] || 2003 || 2
| [[50 Cent]]
| style="text-align:center;"|Founder
| style="text-align:center;"|5
|-
|-
| [[Lloyd Banks]] || 2003 || 3
| [[Tony Yayo]]
| style="text-align:center;"|2003
| style="text-align:center;"|1
|-
|-
| [[Tony Yayo]] || 2003 || 1
| [[Uncle Murda]]
| style="text-align:center;"|2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BMkWu6ZhFtv/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |date=November 8, 2016 |access-date=June 23, 2017}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|—
|-
|-
| [[Erica Banks]]
|[[Young Buck]] || 2003 || 2
| style="text-align:center;"|2024
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|–
|-
|-
|}
| [[Hot Rod (rapper)|Young Hot Rod]] || 2006 || -

===Former acts===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Act
| [[40 Glocc]] || 2006 || 1
! Years on <br />the label
! Releases <br />under the label
|-
|-
| [[G-Unit]]
| style="text-align:center;"|2003—2018
| style="text-align:center;"|2
|-
|-
| [[Lloyd Banks]]
| Governor ||2009||
| style="text-align:center;"|2003—2018
| style="text-align:center;"|3
|-
|-
| [[Shawty Lo]] || 2011 || -
| [[Young Buck]]
| style="text-align:center;"|2003—2008 <br />2014—2024
| style="text-align:center;"|2
|-
|-
| [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]]
| Kidd Kidd || 2011 || -
| style="text-align:center;"|2003—2006
| style="text-align:center;"|1
|-
|-
| [[Olivia (singer)|Olivia]]
| Genasis || 2011 || -
| style="text-align:center;"|2004—2007
| style="text-align:center;"|—
|-
|-
| [[Spider Loc]]
| Precious Paris || 2011 || -
| style="text-align:center;"|2004—2011
| style="text-align:center;"|—
|-
|-
| [[Mobb Deep]]
| Lea || 2011 || -
| style="text-align:center;"|2005—2008
| style="text-align:center;"|1
|-
|-
| [[DJ Pauly D]] || 2011 || -
|-
|-
|-
| [[Lil Scrappy]]
| Mike Knox || 2012 || -
| style="text-align:center;"|2006—2008
|}
| style="text-align:center;"|1
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===Former acts===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
|-
| [[Kidd Kidd]]
!Act
| style="text-align:center;"|2011—2018
!Albums under G-Unit
| style="text-align:center;"|—
!Year on the label
|-
|-
|[[Game (rapper)|Game]]
| [[Rotimi (actor)|Rotimi]]
| style="text-align:center;"|2015—2018
| style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:center;"|1
|style="text-align:center;"|2003–05
|-
|-
|[[Olivia (singer)|Olivia]]
| style="text-align:center;"|-
|style="text-align:center;"|2004–07
|-
|-
|}
|[[M.O.P.]]

| style="text-align:center;"|-
==Discography==
|style="text-align:center;"|2005–08
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
!Artist
!Album
!class="unsortable"|Details
|-
|-
|[[Lil' Scrappy]]
| [[50 Cent]]
|[[Get Rich or Die Tryin']] <small>(released with [[Shady Records|Shady]] and [[Aftermath Entertainment|Aftermath]])</small>
| style="text-align:center;"|1
|
|style="text-align:center;"|2006–08
*Released: February 6, 2003
*Chart positiom: #1 U.S.
*RIAA certification: 9× Platinum
|-
|-
|[[Mobb Deep]]
| style="text-align:center;"|1
|style="text-align:center;"|2005–09
|}

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==Labels==
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==== G-Note Records ====
*[[Hot Rod (rapper)|Young Hot Rod]]
*[[Governor (singer)|Governor]]
*Lea
*[[DJ Pauly D]]

==== D4L ====
*[[Shawty Lo]]
*[[Fabo]]
*Mook-B
*Stoney (Stuntman)

==== G-Unit Philly ====
*[[Tony Yayo]]
*Mike Knox
*Ive Vegas
*Cotic

==== G-Unit West ====
*[[Spider Loc]]
*Slim Da Mobster
*[[40 Glocc]]

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===Former Labels===
==== [[Ca$hville Records|G-Unit South]] ====
*[[Lil' Scrappy]]
*[[B.G. (rapper)|B.G.]]
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==DJs and producers==
*[[Sha Money XL]] <!-- He is still the co-founder of G-Unit records, and is an active producer on the label. DO NOT DELETE. -->
*[[DJ Whoo Kid]]
*[[Nick Speed]]
*[[Red Spyda]]
*[[DJ Pauly D]]
*[[Jake One]]
*Doe Pesci
*Nature Boi
*Tecknolgy

==Comedians==
*Young Jack Thriller
*Crazy Kev

==Discography==
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===Past releases===
{|class="wikitable"
! style="text-align:center;"|Year
|Album information
|-
|-
|[[G-Unit]]
||2003
|[[G-Unit]] – ''[[Beg for Mercy]]''
|''[[Beg for Mercy]]''
|
*Released: November 14, 2003
*Released: November 14, 2003
*Chart position: #2 U.S.<ref>Joe D'Angelo (November 19, 2003). [https://web.archive.org/web/20070930222557/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1480528/20031119/g_unit.jhtml ''Beg for Mercy'' chart position]. VH1. Accessed 26 July 2007</ref>
*U.S. sales: 2.7 million +<ref name="BFMUS"/>
*RIAA certification: 2× Platinum<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>
*Worldwide sales: 6 million +<ref name="BFMWorldwide"/>
*[[RIAA certification]]: 2× Platinum<ref name="BFMRIAA"/>
*Singles: "[[Stunt 101]]", "[[Poppin' Them Thangs]]", "[[My Buddy (G-Unit song)|My Buddy]]", "[[Wanna Get to Know You]]", "[[Smile (G-Unit song)|Smile]]"
*US Billboard 200: 1<ref>Joe D'Angelo (November 19, 2003). [http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1480528/20031119/g_unit.jhtml ''Beg for Mercy'' chart position]. VH1. Accessed 26 July 2007</ref>
|-
|-
|[[Lloyd Banks]]
||2004
|[[Lloyd Banks]] – ''[[The Hunger for More]]''
|''[[The Hunger for More]]''
|
*Released: June 29, 2004
*Released: June 29, 2004
*Chart position: #1 U.S.<ref>''Billboard''. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=lloyd banks|chart=all}} Artist Chart History – Lloyd Banks]. ''Billboard''. Accessed July 9, 2007.</ref>
*U.S. sales: 1.6 Million
*RIAA certification: Platinum<ref>[http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=The%20Hunger%20For%20More&artist=&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=2007&sort=Artist&perPage=25 Gold and Platinum search results - "The Hunger For More"]. Recording Industry Association of America. Accessed August 27, 2007.</ref>
*RIAA certification: Platinum<ref>[https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=The%20Hunger%20For%20More&artist=&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=2007&sort=Artist&perPage=25 Gold and Platinum search results - "The Hunger For More"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924153415/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=The%20Hunger%20For%20More&artist=&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=2007&sort=Artist&perPage=25 |date=2015-09-24 }}. Recording Industry Association of America. Accessed August 27, 2007.</ref>
*Singles: "[[On Fire (Lloyd Banks song)|On Fire]]", "[[I'm So Fly]]", "[[Karma (Lloyd Banks song)|Karma]]"
*US Billboard 200: 1<ref>''Billboard''. [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=511241&model.vnuAlbumId=797261 Artist Chart History – Lloyd Banks]. ''Billboard''. Accessed July 9, 2007.</ref>
|-
|-
|[[Young Buck]]
||2004
|[[Young Buck]] – ''[[Straight Outta Cashville]]''
|''[[Straight Outta Cashville]]''
|
*Released: August 24, 2004
*Released: August 24, 2004
*Chart position: #3 U.S.
*U.S. sales: 1.1 million<ref>Mitchell, Gail (March 12, 2007). [http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSN1228110620070313 Rapper Young Buck shows versatility on new album]. Reuters. Accessed September 5, 2007.</ref>
*RIAA certification: Platinum<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/08/young-buck-celebrates-10th-anniversary-of-straight-outta-cashville/ | title=Young Buck Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of 'Straight Outta Cashville' |website=Xxlmag.com| date=25 August 2014 }}</ref>
*RIAA certification: Platinum<ref>[http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=Straight%20Outta%20Cashville&artist=&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=2007&sort=Artist&perPage=25 Gold and Platinum search results – "Straight Outta Cashville"]. Recording Industry Association of America. Accessed August 24, 2007.</ref>
*Singles: "[[Let Me In (Young Buck song)|Let Me In]]", "[[Shorty Wanna Ride]]", "[[Look at Me Now (Young Buck song)|Look at Me Now]]"
*US Billboard 200: 3<ref>Joe D'Angelo (September 1, 2007). [http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1490698/20040901/young_buck.jhtml ''Straight Outta Ca$hville'' chart position]. VH1. Accessed 26 July 2007.</ref>
|-
|-
|[[The Game (rapper)|The Game]]
||2005
|[[Game]] – ''[[The Documentary]]''
|''[[The Documentary]]'' <br /><small>(released with [[Aftermath Entertainment|Aftermath]])</small>
|
*Released: January 18, 2005
*Released: January 18, 2005
*Chart position: #1 U.S.<ref>James Montgomery, 2005-01-26, "[http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1496275/20050126/game_the.jhtml Straight Outta Compton, Straight to No. 1: The Game Tops Albums Chart] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081020033331/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1496275/20050126/game_the.jhtml |date=October 20, 2008 }}" ''VH1.com''</ref>
*U.S. sales: 2.3 million
*RIAA certification: 2x Platinum
*RIAA certification: 2× Platinum
*Singles: "[[Westside Story (song)|Westside Story]]", "[[How We Do (song)|How We Do]]", "[[Hate It Or Love It]], "Dreams"
*US Billboard 200: 1
|-
|-
| [[50 Cent]]
||2005
|[[The Massacre]]
|[[Tony Yayo]] – ''[[Thoughts of a Predicate Felon]]''
|
*Released: March 3, 2005
*Chart position: #1 U.S.
*RIAA certification: 6× Platinum
|-
|[[Tony Yayo]]
|''[[Thoughts of a Predicate Felon]]''
|
*Released: August 30, 2005
*Released: August 30, 2005
*Chart position: #2 U.S.
*Worldwide Sales: 825,000
*RIAA certification: Gold
*RIAA certification: —
*Singles: "[[So Seductive]]", "[[Curious (Tony Yayo song)|Curious]]", "[[I Know You Don't Love Me]]"
*US Billboard 200: 2
|-
|-
|G-Unit Records
||2005
|[[Get Rich or Die Tryin' (soundtrack)|''Get Rich or Die Tryin''' soundtrack]]
|''[[Get Rich or Die Tryin' (soundtrack)|Get Rich or Die Tryin']]''
|
*Released: November 8, 2005
*Released: November 8, 2005
*Worldwide sales: 3 million<ref>Johnson, Dick (August 10, 2007). [http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/12289 Pulse Report]. SOHH. Accessed August 11, 2007.</ref>
*Chart position: #2 U.S.<ref>Chris harris (November 16, 2005). [https://web.archive.org/web/20071001104908/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1513846/20051116/50_cent.jhtml 50 Cent Gets A Billboard Beating From Zellweger's Ex]. VH1. Accessed August 24, 2007.</ref>
*RIAA certification: Platinum<ref>[http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-f/50cent.htm 50 Cent Timeline]. Rock on the Net. Accessed May 24, 2007.</ref>
*RIAA certification: Platinum<ref>[http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-f/50cent.htm 50 Cent Timeline]. Rock on the Net. Accessed May 24, 2007.</ref>
*Singles: "[[Hustler's Ambition]]", "[[Window Shopper]]", "[[I'll Whip Ya Head Boy]]", "[[Best Friend (50 Cent song)|Best Friend]]", "[[Have a Party]]"
*US Billboard 200: 2<ref>Chris harris (November 16, 2005). [http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1513846/20051116/50_cent.jhtml 50 Cent Gets A Billboard Beating From Zellweger's Ex]. VH1. Accessed August 24, 2007.</ref>
|-
|-
|[[Mobb Deep]]
||2006
|[[Mobb Deep]] – ''[[Blood Money (Mobb Deep album)|Blood Money]]''
|''[[Blood Money (Mobb Deep album)|Blood Money]]''<br /><small>(released with Infamous)</small>
|
*Released: May 2, 2006
*Released: May 2, 2006
*U.S. sales: 500,000 <small>(As of June 13, 2007)</small><ref name=xxl>Samuel, Anslem (May 2008). XXL: G-Unit is in the House. ''XXL'' magazine, p. 73.</ref><ref name="VIBE">Kondo, Toshitaka (June 13, 2007). [http://www.vibe.com/news/cover_stories/2007/06/50_cover_0707/ Stormy Weather]. ''Vibe''. Accessed August 23, 2007.</ref>
*Chart position: #3 U.S.<ref>Chris Harris (May 10, 2006). [https://web.archive.org/web/20071001130424/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1531452/20060510/mobb_deep.jhtml Tool, Pearl Jam Claim Billboard Chart In The Name Of Rock]. VH1. Accessed 27 July 2007.</ref>
*Singles: "[[Have a Party]]", "The Infamous", "[[Put 'Em In Their Place]]", "[[Give It To Me (Mobb Deep song)|Give It To Me]]"
*RIAA certification: —
*US Billboard 200: 3<ref>Chris Harris (May 10, 2006). [http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1531452/20060510/mobb_deep.jhtml Tool, Pearl Jam Claim Billboard Chart In The Name Of Rock]. VH1. Accessed 27 July 2007.</ref>
|-
|-
|Lloyd Banks
||2006
|[[Lloyd Banks]] – ''[[Rotten Apple (Lloyd Banks album)|Rotten Apple]]''
|''[[Rotten Apple (Lloyd Banks album)|Rotten Apple]]''
|
*Released: October 10, 2006
*Released: October 10, 2006
*Chart position: #3 U.S.<ref>Chris Harris (October 18, 2006). [https://web.archive.org/web/20071001044152/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1543418/20061018/banks_lloyd.jhtml Lloyd Banks Can't Catch Rod Stewart's Classics In Race For Billboard #1]. VH1. Accessed August 24, 2007.</ref>
*U.S. sales: 350,000
*RIAA certification: —
*[[CRIA]] certification: Platinum<ref name=cria>[http://www.cria.ca/cert_db_search.php CRIA Search Certification Database - "Lloyd Banks"]. Canadian Recording Industry Association. Accessed May 29, 2008.</ref>
*Singles: "[[The Cake (Lloyd Banks song)|The Cake]]", "[[Hands Up (Lloyd Banks song)|Hands Up]]", "[[Help (song)|Help]]"
*US Billboard 200: 3<ref>Chris Harris (October 18, 2006). [http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1543418/20061018/banks_lloyd.jhtml Lloyd Banks Can't Catch Rod Stewart's Classics In Race For Billboard #1]. VH1. Accessed August 24, 2007.</ref>
|-
|-
|[[Lil Scrappy]]
||2006
|[[Lil Scrappy]] – ''[[Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live]]''
|''[[Bred 2 Die, Born 2 Live]]'' <br /><small>(released with BME)</small>
|
*Released: December 5, 2006
*Released: December 4, 2006
*U.S Sales: 200,000<ref>{{cite web|author=Up for Discussion Jump to Forums |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003520938#/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003520938 |title=Ciara, Eminem, Stefani Overtake The Billboard 200 |publisher=Billboard.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-08}}</ref>
*Chart position: #24 U.S.
*Singles: "[[Money in the Bank (Lil Scrappy song)|Money in the Bank]]", "[[Gangsta Gangsta (Lil Scrappy song)|Gangsta Gangsta]]", "[[Oh Yeah (Work)]]", "[[Livin' in the Projects]]"
*RIAA certification: —
*US Billboard 200: 24<ref>"Tracie J." Murphy (December 14, 2006). [http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/10462 Hip-Hop Charts: Ciara Hits The Jackpot, Eminem "Re-Ups," Jay-Z Slides Down]. SOHH. Accessed August 1, 2007.</ref>
|-
|-
|Young Buck
||2007
|[[Young Buck]] – ''[[Buck the World]]''
|''[[Buck the World]]''
|
*Released: March 27, 2007
*Released: March 27, 2007
*Chart position: #3 U.S.<ref>[http://www.urbanconnects.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=375 Top Album Sales ANALYSIS 04/04/2007] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927001658/http://www.urbanconnects.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=375 |date=September 27, 2007 }}. UrbanConnects. Accessed August 13, 2007.</ref>
*U.S. sales: 500,000 <small>(As of 2007)</small><ref>Keiper, Nicole (July 19, 2007).</ref>
*[[RIAA certification]]: Gold
*RIAA certification: —
*Singles: "[[I Know You Want Me]]", "[[Get Buck]]", "[[U Ain't Goin' Nowhere]]"
*US Billboard 200: 3<ref>UrbanConnects (April 4, 2007). [http://www.urbanconnects.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=375 Top Album Sales ANALYSIS 04/04/2007]. UrbanConnects. Accessed August 13, 2007.</ref>
|-
|-
|G-Unit
||2008
|[[G-Unit]] – ''[[T.O.S. (Terminate on Sight)]]''
|''[[T.O.S. (Terminate on Sight)]]''
|
*Released: July 1, 2008
*Released: July 1, 2008
*Chart position: #4 U.S.<ref name="TOSFirstWeek"/>
*U.S. sales: 500,000 <small>(As of 2009)</small><ref>Keiper, Nicole(March, 2009).</ref>
*[[RIAA certification]] : Gold
*RIAA certification: Gold
*Singles: "[[I Like The Way She Do It]]", "[[Rider Pt. 2]]", "[[Close to Me (G-Unit song)|Close to Me]]"
*US Billboard 200: 4<ref name="TOSFirstWeek"/>
|-
|-
|Lloyd Banks
||2010
|[[Lloyd Banks]] – ''[[H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More)]]''
|''[[H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2)]]'' <br /><small>(released with EMI)</small>
|
*Released: November 22, 2010
*Released: November 22, 2010
*Chart position: #26 U.S.
*U.S. sales: 150,000
*RIAA certification: —
*Singles: "[[Beamer, Benz, or Bentley]], "[[Any Girl]]", "[[Start It Up (song)|Start It Up]]", "[[I Don't Deserve You]]", "[[So Forgetful]]"
*US Billboard 200: 26
|-
|-
|[[50 Cent]]
|}
|''[[Animal Ambition]]''

|
===Upcoming releases===
*Released: June 3, 2014
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*Chart position: #4 U.S.
|Album information
*RIAA certification: —
|-
|-
| G-Unit
|[[Mike Knox]] – ''See me later''
|''[[The Beauty of Independence]]''
*Released: TBA 2012
|
*Chart position: TBA
*Released: August 25, 2014
*U.S. sales: TBA
*Chart position: #17 U.S.
*Singles: TBA
*RIAA certification: —
|-
|-
| G-Unit
|[[Governor (singer)|Governor]] - "A Touch Of Magic"
|''[[The Beast Is G-Unit]]''
*Released: TBA 2012
|
*Chart position: TBA
*Released: March 3, 2015
*U.S. sales: TBA
*Chart position: #27 U.S.
*Singles: "[[Here We Go Again (Governor song)|Here We Go Again]]"
*RIAA certification: —
|-
|-
|[[Hot Rod (rapper)|Hot Rod]] - "My Life"
| [[Rotimi (actor)|Rotimi]]
|''Jeep Music, Vol. 1''
*Released: TBA
|
*Chart Position: TBA
*Released: August 4, 2017
*U.S. sales: TBA
*Chart position: —
*Singles: "[[Dance with Me (Hot Rod song)|Dance With Me]]", "Hot Girl"
*RIAA certification: —
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|}
|}

==See also==
* [[List of East Coast hip hop record labels]]
* [[G-Note Records]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*{{MySpace|97926745|G-Unit Records}}


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G-Unit Records
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
Founded2003
Founder50 Cent
Distributor(s)
GenreHip hop
Country of originUnited States
LocationNew York City, New York, U.S.
Official websitethisis50.com

G-Unit Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group. Founded in 2003 by rapper 50 Cent, the label was operated by Interscope Records until February 2014. Thereafter, distribution of G-Unit operated under Caroline Records and Capitol Music Group. The label had also launched the subsidiary label G-Note Records, which caters to R&B and pop.[1] The label's flagship artist is its founder 50 Cent.

History

2003–2005

Following 50 Cent's signing to Interscope Records in 2002,[2] 50 Cent was granted his own label, G-Unit Records, a year later. The first album released on the label was 50 Cent's debut studio album, Get Rich or Die Tryin'. [3] G-Unit, then consisting of Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo and Young Buck, was signed to the label as a group, with each respective member also being signed as a solo artist. G-Unit Records replaced 50 Cent's previous imprint, Rotten Apple Entertainment.[4][5]

G-Unit's commercial debut, Beg for Mercy, sold 377,000 copies in its first week of release in 2003.[6] It has now sold over 2.7 million units in the U.S.[7] and 6 million copies worldwide.[8] It has been certified double platinum by the RIAA.[9]

50 Cent and G-Unit's successes allowed other members and artists of G-Unit to release their projects. G-Unit member and artist Lloyd Banks released his debut album The Hunger for More on June 29, 2004 through G-Unit. The album featured guest appearances from G-Unit artists Tony Yayo, Young Buck, 50 Cent (who also executive produced the album), and The Game. Anchored by the success of the single On Fire, it debuted and peaked at number 1 on the Billboard 200.[10] The Hunger For More was ultimately certified Platinum in America.[11][12]

After bringing in West Coast rapper and Aftermath signee, the Game in early 2004,[13] Spider Loc was also signed, around the time of Young Buck's Straight Outta Cashville release.[14] However, Game and 50 Cent later had a falling out, and 50 Cent became unsure about signing new artists to his "family"—how he perceived G-Unit as a group and record label. Later in 2005, the opportunity came to sign Mobb Deep[15] and M.O.P.[16]

G-Unit Records ended 2005 with the November release of the soundtrack to Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. The album featured appearances from much of the label's roster. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, and would go on to be certified Platinum by the RIAA.[17]

2006–2009

In 2006, G-Unit Records signed Young Hot Rod.[18] In the same year, in conjunction with Mobb Deep's Infamous Records, the label signed both Nyce and 40 Glocc. In 2007, Mazaradi Fox was also added to the label.[19] It was also highly anticipated that Detroit rapper, Trick Trick would sign to the label,[20] though this deal never came to be.

In 2008, amidst rumors of a "beef" within G-Unit between 50 Cent and Young Buck, 50 Cent officially expelled Young Buck from the group, though assuring that Buck was still signed with the label.[21] Numerous slander songs then arose on the internet from both camps, with Young Buck being included on a track with former rival and ex-G-Unit member, Game. 50 Cent then leaked a taped phone conversation between himself and Young Buck, which showed one of the true reasons for the falling out: 50 Cent was owed money by the Southern rapper. Young Buck later stated the conversation had taken place over a year before the leak.[22] The two camps have since released a multitude of songs aimed at each other, though the feud seems to have settled down as of late 2008.

In late 2009, 50 Cent's fourth album, Before I Self Destruct, was released; which featured a track entitled "So Disrespectful", which insulted his various rivals including Jay-Z and former G-Unit Records artists, Game and Young Buck. Also in 2009, 50 Cent would collaborate with former Roc-A-Fella Records artist Beanie Sigel, which would also lead to speculation that Beanie Sigel was signing to G-Unit Records.[23] While promoting Before I Self Destruct, 50 Cent also did a radio interview in which he spoke about the G-Unit Records roster. Within the interview, it was confirmed that Game, Young Buck, Spider Loc and Young Hot Rod were still signed to the label, while both M.O.P and Mobb Deep were no longer signed.[24] In the meantime, the label would go on to sign R&B singer, Governor and[25] Beanie Sigel on November 5, respectively.

2010–present

In early January 2010, 50 Cent claimed that he was looking to sign new comedians and authors to the label, venturing outside the realm of recording artists.[26] Atlanta Young Jack Thriller would be the first comedian signed to the label,[26] releasing a weekly "So Disrespectful," YouTube podcast.[27] also becoming a regular guest on Shade45's G-Unit Radio, and co-host of the program.[28][29] 50 Cent also expressed interest in signing European R&B singer Jamelia to G-Unit Records, citing that it could not only help her build a reputation in the U.S., but it would also be the first signing of a female artist to the label since singer, Olivia.[30] Also in early 2010, in reference to his recent affiliation with 50 Cent and G-Unit Records, Beanie Sigel stated that he would not be signing with the label, as he and 50 Cent mutually "used" each other, though no harm to their business relationship was made.[31] Meanwhile, Young Buck responded to various songs released on 50 Cent's Before I Self Destruct. He released five records aimed at 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, G-Unit, and 40 Glocc.[32]

In an interview with MTV, 50 Cent announced that he is looking for new artists, "You'll see new faces, because I'm looking for new artists now. I'll sign new artists and take them with me and kinda groom them. Some of the stuff you can't teach a person; they gotta have it". While he was on tour, recently made affiliate Beanie Sigel confirmed after a long-awaited wait, that he would be finished signing to G-Unit when 50 got back from tour.[33]

In August 2010, amidst the controversy surrounding Montana Fishburne's entrance into the adult film industry, co-porn star, Brian Pumper, released several rap songs shouting out 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. Pumper repeatedly stated his wish to be signed to G-Unit. However, the members of G-Unit have repeatedly stated they are not interested in signing Pumper.[34] Also in August, Tony Yayo discussed how he and The Pack member, "Lil B," had hooked up and worked together in the studio, along with Yayo's newly proclaimed protege, Danny Brown. He also stated that there was a large possibility that Lil B might be signing to G-Unit Records, and spoke as if Danny Brown was already signed.[35] Despite this, Brown confirmed that he is not signed to G-Unit yet, but he is talks of possibly signing to the label.[36] Also in September 2010, there was quite a bit of speculation that R&B singer, Mýa was in the process of signing to, or was already signed to the label.[37] Lloyd Banks later in September would confirm that Mobb Deep member, Havoc was in talks to negotiate a new contract for the group in terms of signing to the label.

On August 13, 2010, in an interview with MTV News, Lloyd Banks announced that G-Unit had signed a limited distribution deal with EMI in North America. The distribution deal is "strictly with artists Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo," as stated by 50 Cent in an interview.

In early March 2011, rapper Shawty Lo reported in an interview that he was in talks with the label about signing.[38] On June 8, 2011, it was confirmed by both Shawty Lo and AllHipHop.com that he had signed a deal with G-Unit Records.[39]

It was later confirmed by Shawty Lo that he had not signed to the label as an individual artist, but that his label D4L would be distributed by G-Unit Records.[40]

Rumors began appearing that Lea Sunshine, the singer who was featured in Lil' Flip's hit single, "Sunshine", was signing to G-Unit. After touring with G-Unit and being featured on G-Note Records artist, Hot Rod's debut single, she confirmed on her Twitter account that she had signed with G-Note Records.[41][42][43]

After a cameo appearance in Tony Yayo's music video, "Haters", it was reported by MTV that former Young Money affiliate, Kidd Kidd, had signed with the label.[44][45] Soon after, Genasis reported via his Twitter that he had just signed a deal with 50 Cent and G-Unit Records after 50 Cent had seen a video of Genasis performing.[46][47]

In December 2011, 50 Cent signed Jersey Shore star, DJ Pauly D, to G-Note Records, to produce three of label's albums. [48][49] On December 9, 2011, 50 Cent also released a mixtape, The Big 10. Guest appearances on The Big 10 include G-Unit affiliates, Kidd Kidd, Precious Paris and Tony Yayo.[50] It also introduced G-Units newest signee, Paris.[51]

In the years to follow, 50 Cent would continue to struggle to maintain a palatable working relationship with Interscope. In a 2012 interview, he explained the reason for the discord: "The deal I gave them was so well-put-together for them that they were to receive $750,000 in advance on the next albums - each one of the artists. They gotta remove that in this climate of record sales".[52]

In April 2012, (after being ousted from the crew in 2008), Young Buck entered talks to work with the label. Buck provided the update in a recent interview stating, "I'ma be honest with you, finally we're at a point where we're having some kind of negotiations with what they're going to be able to do for us at G-Unit."[53] The Nashville, Tennessee native said he was ready to make a return to music, whether a part of G-Unit or not. Young Buck's last album was the 2010 independent release, The Rehab. The negotiations may not lead to a new deal between Young Buck and G-Unit, but the rapper remains optimistic.[54][55]

On February 20, 2014, it was reported that 50 Cent and G-Unit Records left Interscope umbrella to operate in conjunction with Caroline Records; a unit of Capitol Music Group.[56]

On November 8, 2016, 50 Cent signed Uncle Murda to G-Unit Records.[57]

In early 2018, Kidd Kidd announced his departure from both G-Unit as a group member and label artist.[58] Lloyd Banks followed suit in 2018.

Subsidiaries

G-Note

In 2010, G-Unit launched a subsidiary label called G-Note Records, with a focus on R&B and Pop music.[1][59] Artists signed to this label are Governor, who was signed to G-Unit Records in 2009, and Hot Rod who originally signed to G-Unit Records in 2006.[60] In early 2011, Lea Sunshine was signed to the label, though she later left the label.[61] In December 2011, DJ Pauly D was signed to G-Note Records,[62] but has since left the label.[citation needed]

Artists

Current acts

Act Year
signed 		Releases
under the label
50 Cent Founder 5
Tony Yayo 2003 1
Uncle Murda 2016[63] —
Erica Banks 2024 –

Former acts

Act Years on
the label 		Releases
under the label
G-Unit 2003—2018 2
Lloyd Banks 2003—2018 3
Young Buck 2003—2008
2014—2024 		2
The Game 2003—2006 1
Olivia 2004—2007 —
Spider Loc 2004—2011 —
Mobb Deep 2005—2008 1
Lil Scrappy 2006—2008 1
Kidd Kidd 2011—2018 —
Rotimi 2015—2018 1

Discography

Artist Album Details
50 Cent Get Rich or Die Tryin' (released with Shady and Aftermath)
  • Released: February 6, 2003
  • Chart positiom: #1 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 9× Platinum
G-Unit Beg for Mercy
  • Released: November 14, 2003
  • Chart position: #2 U.S.[64]
  • RIAA certification: 2× Platinum[65]
Lloyd Banks The Hunger for More
  • Released: June 29, 2004
  • Chart position: #1 U.S.[66]
  • RIAA certification: Platinum[67]
Young Buck Straight Outta Cashville
  • Released: August 24, 2004
  • Chart position: #3 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Platinum[68]
The Game The Documentary
(released with Aftermath)
  • Released: January 18, 2005
  • Chart position: #1 U.S.[69]
  • RIAA certification: 2× Platinum
50 Cent The Massacre
  • Released: March 3, 2005
  • Chart position: #1 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 6× Platinum
Tony Yayo Thoughts of a Predicate Felon
  • Released: August 30, 2005
  • Chart position: #2 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
G-Unit Records Get Rich or Die Tryin'
  • Released: November 8, 2005
  • Chart position: #2 U.S.[70]
  • RIAA certification: Platinum[71]
Mobb Deep Blood Money
(released with Infamous)
  • Released: May 2, 2006
  • Chart position: #3 U.S.[72]
  • RIAA certification: —
Lloyd Banks Rotten Apple
  • Released: October 10, 2006
  • Chart position: #3 U.S.[73]
  • RIAA certification: —
Lil Scrappy Bred 2 Die, Born 2 Live
(released with BME)
  • Released: December 4, 2006
  • Chart position: #24 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
Young Buck Buck the World
  • Released: March 27, 2007
  • Chart position: #3 U.S.[74]
  • RIAA certification: —
G-Unit T.O.S. (Terminate on Sight)
  • Released: July 1, 2008
  • Chart position: #4 U.S.[6]
  • RIAA certification: Gold
Lloyd Banks H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2)
(released with EMI)
  • Released: November 22, 2010
  • Chart position: #26 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
50 Cent Animal Ambition
  • Released: June 3, 2014
  • Chart position: #4 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
G-Unit The Beauty of Independence
  • Released: August 25, 2014
  • Chart position: #17 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
G-Unit The Beast Is G-Unit
  • Released: March 3, 2015
  • Chart position: #27 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
Rotimi Jeep Music, Vol. 1
  • Released: August 4, 2017
  • Chart position: —
  • RIAA certification: —

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