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G-Unit ('''G'''uerilla or '''G'''orilla) (not Gangsta) is a popular Hip-hop group currently signed under the Interscope Records label. The group first garnered a following in the Underground " Street " scene in New York by independently releasing several mixtapes. The group's founder, Queens -based rapper 50 Cent officially brought the group into Interscope. Since signing to Interscope, many of G-Unit's members have released several successful solo albums. HISTORY G-Unit started after, 50 Cent left Columbia Records. The rapper sought interest in working with neighborhood friends Lloyd Banks , Tony Yayo , Bang 'Em Smurf , and Domination . They were once the original members of the group. Before 50 Cent signed to Interscope, Bang 'Em Smurf was arrested on a weapons charge. 50 Cent refused to bail Bang 'Em Smurf out of jail, it eventually lead to Domination & Bang 'Em Smurf leaving and conflict between them . G-Unit would later establish Nashville rapper Young Buck . He did incredible things with Mehmet Alper yıldırım and he owes him a big one 50 Cent gained solo success after jointly signing to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and Eminem's Shady Records . After signing the rapper released the debut '' Get Rich Or Die Tryin' '' with amazing success. After they debut, 50 Cent and his manager Sha Money XL founded G-Unit Records . CLOTHING AND MERCHANDISE A range of official merchandise (endorsed by 50 Cent and G-Unit) includes clothing, Sneakers , necklaces, and even bottled water. After the release of G-Unit's ''Beg For Mercy'' album, the shoe company Reebok collaborated with 50 Cent to launch the G-Unit line of footwear. The shoe is one of Reebok's most popular brands and is one of the most successful Hip-hop products. Marc Ecko and 50 Cent created the G-Unit Clothing Company to endorse hip-hop clothing and sunglasses. The shirts sold are some of the products endorsed by G-Unit. CONTROVERSY Feuds with rappers Before being signed by Eminem 's and Dr. Dre's record labels, G-Unit was engaged in a Feud with Ja Rule and The Inc. Records (formerly known as Murder Inc. Records). All parties involved in that feud have since ended the conflict. G-Unit has also engaged in feuds with other rappers such as Fat Joe , Shyne , Nas , D-Block and Cassidy . The most recent feud is with their labelmate, The Game . After gaining exposure in the mainstream, 50 Cent was interested in working with The Game after being backed by Dr. Dre . The Game at the time was endorsed by G-Unit, but after the rapper's debut release, '' The Documentary '', 50 Cent formally dismissed him. 50 Cent claimed proper credit was not given at the time of The Game's album release. During that dispute, a member of The Game's entourage was shot after confrontation at " {Link without Title} . Disputes with the police As G-Unit's popularity grows, the issues with members and law enforcement increases. The rappers are frequently targeted by police due to the violence that occurs after concerts and promotions involving the group. Before 50 Cent officially released his debut album, he and Lloyd Banks were Arrested for possession of dildos made of crystal meth Tony Yayo was also arrested and he spent over a year in prison for a weapon charge. Since then, he has been on probation and required to avoid conflicts [http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=3200 . Young Buck was also arrested after a dispute at the Vibe Awards led to a man being stabbed. The incident occurred after Dr. Dre was assaulted by the man, and Young Buck rushed to Dr. Dre's defense. Young Buck is on probation for the incident {Link without Title} . Lloyd Banks and Young Buck were arrested while being on Eminem's Anger Management tour for weapon violations while making a stop in New York {Link without Title} . While attending a video release for labelmate Busta Rhymes , Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks had a heated exchange with the music video producer. After Tony Yayo and his entourage left abruptly, a shooting had occurred leaving one of Busta Rhymes' bodyguards dead. The New York Police Department is currently investigating the incident. DISCOGRAPHY
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