XXL G-Unit Roundtable - Part 1

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We got special access to The Unit by returning to 50 Cent’s famed Connecticut mansion where the XXL G-Unit cover story was shot. After a day of interviews, photo shoots, and a G-Unit-hosted BBQ, EIC Vanessa Satten sat down with the crew for a lengthy roundtable that dives head first into why they broke up in the first place.
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Produced by Vanessa Satten

[@michael0988]

they should make a G-unit movie

[@deontemacklin4989]

Fr tho

[@damiontaylor9777]

They will. It's not over yet

[@lxLanarchyxl]

@@deontemacklin4989 yu

[@DeathAndResurrection]

THE Best idea i ever heard.

[@dejauneharris9678]

Snoop said that on his show when he interview G Unit

[@allenanfernee2118]

I want g unit back together

[@antwandarellefenton]

👌👌

[@dyzzifromdivsel7975]

Same

[@johnhangala3748]

Damn that Lady is on some Pissed Off Parole Officer shit.

[@teekayrobinson1550]

No cap lol

[@zuiverbloed7163]

God damn, the interviewer is straight to the point!

[@holidaystyles7952]

this bitch cross examining them taking notes comparing statements like its a fuckin trial

[@obsessed33]

Holiday Styles hahah true that man.... very few interviewers who are able to just be chill and have a relaxed conversation

[@sword6561]

@@holidaystyles7952 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@macmin928]

@@holidaystyles7952 🤣😂🤣😂!!

[@antwandarellefenton]

@@holidaystyles7952 lollll

[@kaineshigaraki5253]

50 is so good at spinning questions, getting into tangents to make interviewers forget what they wanted to ask. This lady was prepared. She wasn't even listening to his stories. Just wanted the scoop. [×]

[@coolyungdru]

50 cent is extremely driven and ambitious almost to a sociopathic level. To a person who doesn't possess the same motor his personality is agitating. Also, after while it's best for grown men to separate. Men are wired to want to be kings of their own domain and will grow to resent even someone who they once seen as a benefactor.

[@Lindsy94]

I like this POV

[@Determination611]

Professionalism, looks like its hard to maintain. Jealousy can destroy a lot of great people.

[@therealebonydiamond]

I love how he brings people together from all over the map wit talent

[@zlatanibrahimovic2617]

50 a real boss

[@Determination611]

I would have to say, this is legit. From a business perspective they all seem to handle the wealth well. media trys to tear family apart in successful situations. They ve held it together through thick and thin over the years. I look up to them on that level. Hustling to become legit. I cant hate that, people that hate, guaranteed still stuck in the trap.

[@Mcmunz]

Banks got so much music to go through he gave us for free he has to get the rhymes out his mind won't let him stop that's why he's the best.

[@DarkReapersGrim1]

I remember that time, end of 2003, but especially start of 2004. I remember this magazine, XXL, giving Buck 4 mics out of 5 and giving Banks 3 1/2 out of 5. I was like "what?" Buck had some really hot tracks that the hood could relate to, so I think that's why the magazine gave him a higher score, but Banks had some big hitters too from Work Magic to Warrior Part 2, and the more mainstream hits, Karma, On Fire and I'm So Fly.

[@DrCDRR]

banks is lyrical but buck is more or less talking to the streets. the streets feel his shit a little more. I like em both though.

[@IworkforGod777]

To me Buck murdered banks on that Work Magic track, every street nigga know

[@Ranger.TomGunna]

@@IworkforGod777 facts 💯

[@JLambert904]

Yesh the hunger for more was/is still a classic. All the debut albums were 5 mic imo

[@jackfalse7544]

great vid

[@realhiphoptv3885]

No matter how close your squad there's always mixed emotions .Always bad blood, and jealousy ,no matter what stay loyal to who deserves your loyalty.50's like gunit's daddy,you can see how yayo and buck show signs of being uncomfortable, a little animosity mixed with a lil betrayl.While Banks is very careful with what he says or shows ,guy barely gives off body language.He is the smart one ,no signs of jealousy or mad of ppl using or Befriending him to get to 50.Banks wont let that happen just like 50 he never goes out ,he rather stay home solo perfecting his craft(writing rhymes ) Lloyd Banks the humble ,good son i think is more important to 50 then the other 3.But know theyre back as a group regardless,that's just how it worked out it wasn't planned.or was it?....

[@leviharrison6318]

RealHipHopTv an now banks gone

[@CrispyHulk1]

@@leviharrison6318 Banks did what he had to. He's solo now and releasing albums on his own terms. Happiness and being content is priceless.

[@riseonthetrack]

ITS CRAZY BCUZ WE WILL NEVER GET ANOTHER RAP GROUP LIKE THE UNIT💯

[@Sammy_X7]

Kidd Kidd didn't say a damn word! LOL

[@anthonynjie1209]

Sammy Samosa it is because he's still a kid with little knowledge about the origin and struggles of the Unit

[@Pewling]

The interviewer seems aggressive as fuck, but I kinda like it.

[@reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.4134]

You can never do a n*gg* like 50 wrong he does like to help & feed his people you have to respect that he really does give opportunities out to those who work hard for it 💯

[@u_cant_catch_up3855]

This is dope

[@rickyroyal]

Slow Bucks carrying bags lmao

[@Phatbacc]

Haha I'm dead

[@Abdagreat251]

+Ricky Royal True story

[@jspecial860]

lol

[@sword6561]

🤣🤣😂😂🤣 slow was a baggage carrier

[@therealebonydiamond]

50 is Solid & Amazing Business MAN

[@joeyscott4139]

This shit is too real my nigga, too real. Shoutout to G Unit XXL part 1 XXL part 2 and XXL Documentary

[@kobeybillie7922]

I wanna see a roast sesh between the g unit lol

[@tamocusaustin4129]

This is a 50 Cent interview with ad libs

[@kayvee3089]

50 slaped the shit out of hot rod.

[@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200]

Kay Vee who??

[@leobarzan17]

Slapped him? @kayvee when did he slap him?

[@damac999]

Of course definitely yes they should make a movie

[@TheBigb45]

And they broke up again

[@sword6561]

That tells you everything you need to know. 50 is toxic man, every person that was in his life left him

[@luckettryan87]

50 got them trained!!

[@nataliespencer6806]

Your yesses get greater every day

[@XXLMagazine]

Watch part 2 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaPcm4qiaLeWgtk

[@mohammedhidais4782]

+BRYAN the smoking traveler stfu they got money , if they want they can keep traveling and do mad shows

[@nataliespencer6806]

XXL you are looking for his chains make links. - N.C.Spencer Edmonton Alberta

[@nataliespencer6806]

XXL a he is a s he ha st

[@ChicagoILLinois77312]

s/o 50 + The Unit!

[@al-banks298]

Banks had on the same shirt as the THUMBNAIL 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Candace1979]

This was the last supper

[@joaquimpayne1774]

Miss you

[@lotterylarry7777]

Imagine being a superstar at 19 all this money Mann banks was lit Lol yo who 50 smack in the interview ?

[@a.d.l.s9957]

50 needs to do a show about G Unit... what he wanted it to be

[@carterok1554]

Here… the year was 2022 and 50 still don’t mess with marquise lmaoooo

[@therealebonydiamond]

He is SOLID!

[@lustwaffe9000]

The woman sounds like a damn cop.

[@onmymarathon3664]

50 let my nigga banks speak lol

[@chadjones9363]

I'm your favorite fan ggg-unit

[@bigspiket.v.6626]

UNIT💯

[@therealebonydiamond]

50 Leadership is Amazing

[@Soms_Exo]

If there's anyone in the world that should definitely not be talking while eating, it's Fiddy lol.

[@devong5699]

You can’t understand what 50 is talking about half the time lmao

[@antwandarellefenton]

Lolll 💯

[@dbutta2496]

Nah you’re just slow

[@NakiaSibley-cj6dj]

Well why did you (it) tune in. As eyes roll my mutherfucking eyes

[@therealebonydiamond]

I like how 50 is not Biased about where you from too

[@nataliespencer6806]

You are looking for his chains make links

[@therealebonydiamond]

Id LOVE to be a part of his Team

[@darkskinwhite]

wussup with this lady, she sound like a fckn detective during an interrogation jesus

[@therealebonydiamond]

G UNITTTT

[@everybodyknowsamike1840]

Lol damn he dissed my state indiana lol

[@niradatersib4634]

13:32 why Yayo's voice got so high like that xD

[@kylesilverthorne2620]

I wish g unit was all together still !!

[@therealebonydiamond]

I would love to join the team

[@deontemacklin4989]

50 cent mental is out of this world when he talks about the business

[@therealebonydiamond]

Good Work pays off is the business id like to be in and it can be showed

[@therealebonydiamond]

50 is a Genuine business man

[@everybodyknowsamike1840]

Fuckin great video man

[@Determination611]

I'm also surprised that they share some business secrets.

[@therealebonydiamond]

I just need Beats! That match my style I'm bringing

[@therealebonydiamond]

I Would love to meet 50

[@powerkingdom123]

See and this is where I'm going to say what a lot of people aren't going to say 50 was basically trying to tell him that you guys are being lazy you guys are not using this as a team as a unit once you got the album it was like screw me huh whatever listen 50 comes with a lot of jewels man you better listen that was one of the reasons why he was one of my favorite MCS ever why I've been rocking with him since like 97 98

[@leonardoalves5717]

G unit

[@therealebonydiamond]

He is a GREAT business Man

[@Whiskey_Tango_Foxtrot_]

Why you guys stop talking? Because 50 can't shut up long enough for anybody else to say anything! 🤐

[@stethompson1403]

Banks!!!!💪

[@dirkdiggler1895]

Min 32:26 the kid with the hat on side ways yarns and farts at the same time 😅. G unit ! . Nola in the building ⚜️

[@calvinlee50]

50 treats them like there children he cuts them off in every interview you see them in and take over the conversation. You don't see any one else who have artist do that it's rude and disrespectful to them as men and they allow it game wasn't going to put up with that I don't give a dam what he did for them and he loves to talk about what he did for somebody that's not cool.

[@sword6561]

True

[@3adibeatz871]

So disrespectful

[@FIoydMayweather]

Yea i've noticed that too in like every interview they did together, but most of the times I agree with him he's got some valid points 🤷‍♀️

[@kylegenaro4780]

I see your point...but That's the boss at the end of the day

[@lefthook2]

Yup the Game wasn't having it.

[@FIoydMayweather]

20:20 Banks didn't sell more records because of timing, it's because he's the plk while the best thing yayo ever did in his life was meet fifty lmao

[@jameshershberger8085]

I agree, although 50 definitely has a point that Banks didn’t seem to want superstardom the same way that he and Eminem did but also seemed to think he was above being a Jadakiss/Fabolous/Redman level emcee. I think 50 would probably say with him in his corner helping with hooks and Eminem giving advice on how to make it as a lyrically focused emcee, Banks could’ve had a turn at being the biggest artist in the world. Lloyd Banks would have had to really come with something special if he was going to hold off the rise of Kanye and keep gangster rap going.

[@elemental12345678900]

50 reminds me of MJ in The Last Dance. They didnt necessarily like MJ because he didnt cut them any slack he wanted them to be the best, same as 50. He wanted Banks to be bigger than him and Banks is just too lazy. This was 5 years ago and Banks still aint do shit to make the culture stop and listen. FIVE years bro.

[@elemental12345678900]

Adrian Flores im pretty sure recording 30 mixtapes and 3000 songs yet not wanting to do a video for 1 of those or go on social media because its not what Pac or Big would do is pretty fucking lazy, if not stupid.

[@elemental12345678900]

Adrian Flores because hes an artist. Thats his fucking job. Hes not Jay Z or Drake or Eminem that he can walts around doing whatever he wants and for it to be a success. Hes on a label and he has contract obligations. He bitched and moped around for 50 Cent to bank roll Hunger For More 2 and even then he dragged his feet. 50 put up the money and had to go get Kanye feature by doing a free verse for Pusha T on “Rain”. All cause Banks wanted to be the big dawg independent from his Interscope deal because Interscope didnt want to release a record since they knew no one is gonna check for a Banks record because he is non existent in the fans eyes. If he released an album today, he would sell 20k max and next week no one would be even playing his shit. Dude had Hot Ni***a record and it flopped and Bobby Shmurda picked it up, made a dance made a video put in the work and make a culture hitting record. Thats the difference. No one is saying hes a wack rapper.

[@elemental12345678900]

Adrian Flores you’re right success is measure by a freestyle he did 18 years ago

[@elemental12345678900]

Adrian Flores thats EXACTLY it! Its not and 50 is saying just that. He aint earning no more and 50 aint gonna be bank rolling him just cause hes his boy no more, so get off your ass and work for it now.

[@therealebonydiamond]

My Pen is NIIIIIICE!

[@kevinsimmons7841]

Grown men looking like kids at the dinner table with daddy #KINGCURTIS

[@Snubbszero]

Lmaooooo

[@gmarcustv208]

50 don't make them talk for sh** lol.

[@pamelaholt7585]

Watch this video on youtube called trappin in the kitchen pt 2

[@DukeDeNiroDollas]

fif just jump around Shit and bud it at any time 😂

[@therealebonydiamond]

I would LOVE to meet him in Person and SIGN.

[@nataliespencer6806]

Get better everyday *

[@Buff_Dave_Oprtr]

Is it just me,or, was that chick rude as hell? She reminded me of a police detective. Lol

[@timeismoney6918]

Really happy to find such an in depth interview on G-Unit Iono why 50 keeps like bad mouthing these guys like dude say the same shit every interview give em a break fif lol

[@timeismoney6918]

you do have a point there, but he could be a bit more tactful bout it all...oh wait, it's fif we talkin bout xD

[@legionenigmax6800]

+TimeIS Money Tactful meaning? same shit worded differently, giving you the same damn reason to bitch?

[@kaineshigaraki5253]

Cuz he's hurt. 50 did a lot for most of his artists. He spent so much money. Loyalty is important. When they acted disloyal or wouldn't follow his orders, orders that were of mutual benefit. He was hurt and upset. Biggest thing is Game. Game, ruined everything. 50, gave Game his biggest hits. Dre was thinking about dropping Game until Hate It or Love It. 50 saved Game's career. Then Game was like, I ain't a G-Unit soldier. I do what I want. 50's trust in everyone got questioned. After that, he had a zero tolerance for disloyalty or people not following orders that were of mutual benefit. [×]

[@infmiiishook7187]

@@kaineshigaraki5253 and look now everybody that was around him Trav, Smurf, Spider Loc, Hot Rod, Hovain, Joffy are talking so much smack when 50 made them #noloyalty

[@therealebonydiamond]

That is what makes him a true business man

[@trapslime16]

What you mran 😂😂😂

[@lustwaffe9000]

I kinda feel bad for Kidd Kidd…damn He didnt even get to open his mouth once, cause he wasnt around for *anything.* Hes the quiet new kid sitting in the corner. Literally. Aside from this roundtable, Kidd Kidd never had a hit song, and neither did G-Unit after he joined. He never got to experience their best days. 😩 At least say “hi” or something.

[@matthewmann8969]

Game was the second most successful G Unit artist after 50 then again Game had Dr Dre also backing him

[@UmarIbnAlKhattab1]

He was never signed to G Unit

[@lukecowen3907]

@@UmarIbnAlKhattab1 Yes he was the documentary was released under G-unit.

[@matthewmann8969]

@@lukecowen3907 Under Aftermath/G Unit/Interscope yeah

[@dbutta2496]

Lies lol

[@rameymiles4640]

@@UmarIbnAlKhattab1yes he was🤣

[@therealebonydiamond]

❤

[@therealebonydiamond]

He seems to be The right person to do business with

[@therealebonydiamond]

I'm from the show Me state im tryna learn and show my skills

[@BowseyBoyFrassa]

50 talkin bout them like there his sons or some shit... SMH

[@DukeDeNiroDollas]

Scrilla BANG hate that shit

[@nataliespencer6806]

I don't got the feelings to feel with that time

[@nataliespencer6806]

Let's get everybody's colors purchased then paid. Now we go insurance on top odd it all fewf

[@therealebonydiamond]

I like how he is NOT segregated in the music industry

[@mablizza]

Feels more like 50 Cent interview.

[@DButta2490]

mablizza shut the fuck up

[@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200]

DButta2490 right 😂

[@therealebonydiamond]

Trustworthy Business Man

[@DeathRowMakaveli]

thats in fiftys crib right

[@michaeledukugho3590]

yayo looks hurt and broke

[@antwandarellefenton]

Lol lol

[@dbutta2496]

How you gonna say that living with your mom

[@jeromenorwood5821]

50 real nigga

[@Gorillaan]

buck gangster

[@727killuminati]

Everyone in the comments hating on 50, you won’t be rich, you don’t understand boss talk.

[@WVY.iscold]

Where the gangsters at

[@thirdeyesharp3213]

Wait why is this in black and white lol ?

[@moagiletters8761]

if I 50 can say he can be busy shooting whatever what are this guys doing, am wondering,