G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mixtapes. The name of the group is short for Guerilla Unit as well as Gangsta Unit.[1]

G-Unit

From left to right: Tony Yayo, 50 Cent & Lloyd Banks in 2008.
Background information
Origin South Jamaica, Queens, New York, U.S.
Genre(s) Hip hop
Years active 2002–present
Label(s) G-Unit, Interscope
Associated acts Dr. Dre, Eminem, G-Unit Recording artists, DJ Whoo Kid, Snoop Dogg
Website www.g-unitsoldier.com
Members
50 Cent
Lloyd Banks
Tony Yayo
Former members
The Game
Young Buck