Lloyd Banks wants to work with Nas, but not Game

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

As one of the original members of G-Unit, Lloyd Banks has been there for all the controversy. G-Unit has been involved in several feuds over the years. However, in recent years, G-Unit has been making peace with several rivals. Lloyd Banks has also expressed interest in working with a number of rivals.

Lloyd Banks recently stated he wanted to work with Nas. For nearly ten years, Nas and 50 Cent have been at odds. Nas was initially good friends with 50 Cent. But, when 50 Cent was in the hospital, following his gunshot wounds, Nas took his spot on a song with Jennifer Lopez.

Since his Get Rich or Die Tryin' debut, 50 Cent has made his issues with Nas public. Game was a prominent member of G-Unit before his beef with the label. After he left G-Unit, Game worked with a number of the G-Unit rivals, including Nas. While Lloyd Banks said he is willing to work with Nas, he said fans should not anticipate a collaboration with Game.

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Game reaches out to 50 Cent again

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

At one point in time, Game was a part of the G-Unit crew. This period of time did not last for long. Soon, Game replaced Ja Rule as the biggest rival of G-Unit. Due to Game's inability to get along with the G-Unit crew, he soon found himself off Dr. Dre's Aftermath label.

From 2005 until 2009, Game recorded multiple diss records aimed at both 50 Cent and the crew. 50 Cent initially responded to the disses from Game, but he has since started to ignore them. In 2009, the feud appeared to be over when Game decided to officially end the feud. 50 Cent took advantage of this and dissed Game.

Upon hearing "So Disrespectful," Game re-ignited his beef with 50 Cent and offered to side with Jay-Z if he replied to 50. But, their feud never materialized and Game went on his way. Game often speaks about what G-Unit could have been had they remained together. But, when he last spoke about his upcoming The R.E.D. Album, he said the album could feature anyone except Jay-Z and 50 Cent.

However, Game decided to reach out to 50 Cent for the second time in two months. He has offered for 50 to get on the album, since it is produced by Dr. Dre, who has served as a mentor to both rappers.

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Game says "The R.E.D. Album" could feature anyone except 50 Cent and Jay-Z

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Six years ago, Game was the hottest new artist in the game and he was waving the G-Unit flag high. But, behind the scenes, beef was brewing between Game and 50 Cent. Soon, the two rappers made their feud known and the gloves came off.

Game has spent most of his career dissing 50 Cent. Outside of his feud with 50 Cent, Game has also had issues with Jay-Z. Even on his debut album, which featured production from Kanye West, Game was challenging Jay-Z.

There have been many times in his career when Game has offered truces to 50 Cent and Jay-Z. When 50 Cent decided to re-start his feud, Game offered to take Jay-Z's side. But, the feud never materialized, and Game returned to his beef.

With his long-awaited The R.E.D. Album, on the way, Game has worked with some of everyone. Game said to expect to hear from almost anyone in the game. But, there is an exception of the artists he will be working with. Game said not to expect a collaboration from either 50 Cent or Jay-Z. Late last year, Game offered to reunite with G-Unit, but Tony Yayo laughed him off.

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Game re-ignites G-Unit feud, disses Lloyd Banks

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Earlier this month, Game was hoping not only to make peace with his former label, G-Unit, but also to reunite with the team. Despite fans of both G-Unit and Game wanting the reunion, 50 Cent shot the idea down. Even with 50 Cent and Tony Yayo taunting Game, Game said he still wanted peace.

In an effort to prove the beef was over, Game said he went out and purchased Lloyd Banks' H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More). After having the album for almost two weeks, Game is obviously disappointed. Much like Khia after hearing Nicki Minaj's debut album, Game wants a refund.

After listening to the album, Game went on Twitter to blast his former rhyming partner. Through the social networking site, Game offered to help the Queens rapper step up his lyrical game. Even before hearing the album, Game taunted Lloyd Banks because of his low album sales. Because of the hype surrounding "Beamer, Benz, or Bentley," the album was expected to bring G-Unit back.

But, instead of bringing G-Unit back, Lloyd Banks' latest album was another low-selling album released from the G-Unit label. Because of this and his post-G-Unit record sales, Game has been laughing about this, feeling as if 50 Cent needs him back on the G-Unit Records roster.

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Game hits up 50 Cent on Twitter for G-Unit Reunion

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Five years ago, Game released his debut album and single-handedly put the West Coast back on. The main reason he was receiving radio play was due to his affiliation with 50 Cent and G-Unit Records. But, as the promotion for his album began, Game and 50 Cent began beefing.

After a failed reconciliation, Game decided it would be best for him to leave G-Unit. Once he declared his beef with G-Unit and left, 50 Cent forced Dr. Dre to kick him off Aftermath too, leaving Game all the way out. With nowhere to turn, Game started his own label.

Now independent, Game not only continued to make good music, he also became 50 Cent's top rival. Last year, Game said he was finally over what happened and he was back to simply making music. As he finished The R.E.D. Album, Snoop Dogg was able to reunite him with Dr. Dre, which led to Game returning to Aftermath right as 50 Cent prepared to leave the label.

With 50 Cent now calling EMI Records home and Game being in need of new music, the Compton rapper took matters into his own hands. Via Twitter, Game told 50 Cent he no longer had any issues with him and he was ready to do work. Game said he would also get Young Buck on the phone if he would call up the original G-Unit members, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. Upon receiving the tweets, 50 Cent replied that he does not have any way to call Game because they do not communicate.

There is a possibility of Game and Young Buck returning to G-Unit sometime in the near future.

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