G-Unit
Rap collective name
G-Unit is a hip-hop group founded by rapper 50 Cent in the early 2000s, featuring members including Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo.
The name derives from Guerilla Unit.
Beyond the group, G-Unit became a brand encompassing a record label, clothing line, and broader cultural identity associated with 50 Cent's rise to mainstream success: G-Unit Records signed Young Buck in 2003.
Queens rapper, candy entrepreneur
- The GameThought-loss paradox
- QueensEasternmost NYC district
- New YorkNortheastern metropolis and state
- East CoastAmerica's eastern shoreline
brotherhood · squad · posse · ensemble · collective · fellowship · clique · entourage
Projectile-resistant chest protection
- bandanaSquare cloth for head
- fitted capHat without adjustment mechanism
- streetwearSkate and hip-hop clothing
- blingShowy expensive jewelry
Reebok · sneakers · urban fashion · dog tags · throwback jersey · baggy jeans · ice
Informal song compilation
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- album salesMusic purchases counted
- diss tracksSongs mocking rivals
- beefBovine meat for eating
First decade, 2000s
- EminemSlim Shady's identity
- TRLMaturity assessment scale
- BETBlack-focused cable station
- club anthemsIconic nightclub tracks
50 Cent
Queens rapper, candy entrepreneur
East Coast · brotherhood · squad · posse · ensemble · collective · fellowship · clique · entourage · lineup
bulletproof vest
Projectile-resistant chest protection
- bandanaSquare cloth for head
- fitted capHat without adjustment mechanism
- streetwearSkate and hip-hop clothing
bling · Reebok · sneakers · urban fashion · dog tags · throwback jersey · baggy jeans · ice
mixtape
Informal song compilation
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- album salesMusic purchases counted
- diss tracksSongs mocking rivals
beef · gangsta rap · hardcore · reunion · discography
2000s
First decade, 2000s
G-UnitA Tribe Called Quest
Legendary alternative hip-hop group
The Roots · conscious rap · Mos Def · De La Soul · Lauryn Hill
unit, unite, united, unity, units, uniting, unites, disunity