G-Unit Records facts for kids

Quick facts for kids G-Unit Records
Parent company	Universal Music Group
Founded	2003
Founder	50 Cent
Distributor(s)	Capitol Music Group Interscope (April 2003– February 2014)
Genre	Hip hop
Country of origin	United States
Location	New York City, New York, U.S.

G-Unit Records is an American music company. It is owned by Universal Music Group. The famous rapper 50 Cent started it in 2003.

For many years, Interscope Records helped G-Unit Records release music. This lasted until February 2014. After that, Caroline Records and Capitol Music Group helped distribute their music. G-Unit Records also created a smaller company called G-Note Records. This company focuses on R&B and pop songs. 50 Cent is the main artist for G-Unit Records.

History of G-Unit Records

Early Years (2003–2005)

After 50 Cent joined Interscope Records in 2002, he was given the chance to start his own music company. This became G-Unit Records in 2003. The rap group G-Unit joined the label. This group included Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, and Young Buck. Each member also signed as a solo artist.

The first album released by G-Unit Records was 50 Cent's album, Get Rich or Die Tryin'. It featured songs with Young Buck, Tony Yayo, and Lloyd Banks. The album was very popular. It quickly became number one on the Billboard 200 music chart. It has sold many copies and is certified nine times platinum. This means it sold over 9 million copies. Hit songs from the album included "If I Can't" and "21 Questions".

The success of 50 Cent helped other G-Unit artists release their music. The group G-Unit released their first album, Beg for Mercy, in November 2003. It sold over 377,000 copies in its first week. The album has sold more than 2.7 million copies in the U.S. It is certified double platinum.

Lloyd Banks released his first album, The Hunger for More, in June 2004. Other G-Unit artists like Tony Yayo, Young Buck, and 50 Cent were on the album. The song On Fire was a big hit. The album reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It was also certified platinum in America.

In 2004, The Game and Spider Loc joined the label. Later, Mobb Deep and M.O.P. also signed with G-Unit Records.

G-Unit Records ended 2005 with the soundtrack for the movie Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. Many artists from the label were on this album. It reached number 2 on the Billboard 200. It was certified platinum.

Growth and Changes (2006–2009)

In 2006, G-Unit Records signed Young Hot Rod. They also signed Nyce and 40 Glocc. In 2007, Mazaradi Fox joined the label.

In 2008, there were rumors of disagreements between 50 Cent and Young Buck. 50 Cent announced that Young Buck was no longer part of the G-Unit group. However, Young Buck was still signed to the record label for a while.

In late 2009, 50 Cent's fourth album, Before I Self Destruct, was released. It included a song called "So Disrespectful." This song talked about past disagreements with other artists. In 2009, 50 Cent also worked with Beanie Sigel. This led to talk that Beanie Sigel might join G-Unit Records.

During an interview, 50 Cent confirmed that The Game, Young Buck, Spider Loc, and Young Hot Rod were still signed to the label at that time. However, M.O.P and Mobb Deep were no longer with the label. The label then signed R&B singer Governor and Beanie Sigel in November.

New Directions (2010–Present)

In early 2010, 50 Cent said he wanted to sign new comedians and authors. He wanted to expand beyond just music artists. Atlanta comedian Young Jack Thriller was the first comedian to sign. He started a weekly YouTube show. 50 Cent also showed interest in signing European R&B singer Jamelia. This would have been the first female artist signed to the label since Olivia.

In August 2010, Lloyd Banks announced that G-Unit had a new agreement with EMI in North America. This agreement was specifically for music by Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo.

In March 2011, rapper Shawty Lo said he was talking with G-Unit Records about signing. It was later confirmed that his label, D4L, would be distributed by G-Unit Records.

Lea Sunshine, a singer, also signed with G-Note Records. She had toured with G-Unit. After appearing in Tony Yayo's music video, "Haters", Kidd Kidd was reported to have signed with the label. Soon after, Genasis also signed with G-Unit Records.

In December 2011, 50 Cent signed Jersey Shore star DJ Pauly D to G-Note Records. He was to help produce albums for the label. On December 9, 2011, 50 Cent released a mixtape called The Big 10. It featured Kidd Kidd, Precious Paris, and Tony Yayo. It also introduced Paris as a new artist.

In April 2012, Young Buck began talking with the label again. He had left the group in 2008. He said they were discussing what G-Unit could do for him.

On February 20, 2014, G-Unit Records left Interscope. They began working with Caroline Records, which is part of Capitol Music Group.

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

In early 2018, Kidd Kidd announced he was leaving G-Unit. Lloyd Banks also left in 2018.

Other Music Companies

G-Note Records

In 2010, G-Unit started a smaller music company called G-Note Records. This company focuses on R&B and Pop music. Artists like Governor and Hot Rod were signed to this label. Lea Sunshine also signed for a time. DJ Pauly D signed with G-Note Records in December 2011, but has since left.

Artists Who Have Joined G-Unit Records

Current Artists

Past Artists

Music Released by G-Unit Records

See also

In Spanish: G-Unit Records para niños

• List of East Coast hip hop record labels
• G-Note Records