Young Buck facing liquidation because of 50 Cent

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

G-Unit officially began falling apart when 50 Cent revealed all was not well between he and Young Buck. During his time with G-Unit, Young Buck seemed to be the most-loyal member of G-Unit. But, when 50 Cent began dissing him, Young Buck did not call back. Throughout the spring of 2008, the two rappers traded disses.

50 Cent disclosed how much money he had been giving to Young Buck over the past five years. On his 2009 diss record, "So Disrespectful," 50 Cent also spoke on this. During this period of time, 50 Cent said he would love to get Young Buck off his record label. But, first he wanted to get his money back off the rapper.

After investing millions of dollars in Young Buck, 50 Cent said he wanted one hot album from Young Buck, which would sell. Each album Young Buck has sent to the G-Unit offices has been rejected by 50 Cent. While Young Buck has been trying to re-establish his career, he has run into trouble. Last year, Young Buck filed for bankruptcy and now he is facing liquidation. Buck's legal team is blaming this on 50 Cent, who will not confirm, deny, or amend Young Buck's deal with G-Unit.

While much of the blame is being placed on 50 Cent, Young Buck's legal team is also blaming missing funds on his issues. A former acquaintance of Buck's opened an account for one of his companies and unauthorized payments were made from this account. The former acquaintance has been unreachable.

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Game talks 50 Cent diss on "Love, Hate"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In 2009, Game and 50 Cent were both preparing to release new albums. 50 Cent had seemingly fallen from grace with Dr. Dre and Interscope Records. Meanwhile, Game was moved back to the primary Interscope label and reunited with Dre. Game had spent most of the year dissing 50 Cent, but promised not to on his album.

50 Cent used this to his advantage and decided to air out all of his enemies. His "So Disrespectful" track took aim at Jay-Z, Young Buck, Game, B.G., Dr. Dre, and Interscope Records. With his album being delayed, Game never properly responded to 50 Cent's disses. Each time Game tries to say he has reached a little common ground with 50, 50 comes back with a diss.

Recently, Game has dissed 50 Cent several times, even outing him as gay on Twitter. But, 50 Cent did not respond because he was more focused on his business ventures than petty rap beef. Before the release of his last two albums, 50 Cent attempted to diss Lil Wayne, but all of his disses were ignored. These days, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, and Game could all agree on one thing, their apparent dislike for Jay-Z. Other than that, Game and Lil Wayne have become the best of friends. As this has happened, Game continues to diss 50 Cent.

Proving he always keeps an ear to the streets, 50 Cent dissed both Lil Wayne and Game on his newest track, "Love, Hate." 50 Cent goes at Lil Wayne over his new skateboarder style and questions his sexuality, bringing up his attire here recently. From there, 50 Cent takes aim at one of his most-bitter enemies, Game, who features Lil Wayne on several songs off his The R.E.D. Album. 50 Cent brings up the 2005 shooting when he goes after Game. Poking fun at Game for never going after him, 50 Cent goes on to say he must have forgot, but not to forget he wrote most of Game's hits.

Game is currently on his R.E.D. Tour, but he responded to 50 Cent via Twitter. Once he finds a studio, Game said he is killing 50 Cent's "Planet of the Apes face havin ass nigga."

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Young Buck - "Closer to My Dreams"

"Closer to My Dreams" is another track off Young Buck's upcoming mixtape, Bond Money.

Listen to "Closer to My Dreams" by Young Buck below:

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Young Buck - "Nothing For You"

While Young Buck decided to push his Bond Money mixtape back, he has continued to come out with new music. "Nothing For You" is Young Buck's latest track and it is a part of the Bond Money mixtape.

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Young Buck - "Home Run"

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Young Buck - "I'm Ready Now"

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DJ Khaled speaks on Unity in Hip Hop

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

DJ Khaled is known for bringing several artists together on the same track. In 2007, DJ Khaled was involved in a minor feud with Young Buck. At the time, Buck was still in good graces with 50 Cent. When he tried to diss DJ Khaled, Khaled said he was about unity instead of beef.

Throughout his career, DJ Khaled has tried to stop beefs from happening. In 2008, he helped end the "cold war" between his partner, Fat Joe, and Jay-Z. With Khaled's help, the two rappers took the stage together. However, not all of Khaled's efforts have been successful.

Recently, Lil Wayne, a frequent Khaled collaborator, decided to diss Jay-Z. Rick Ross and Young Jeezy re-ignited their feud after DJ Khaled promised it had ended. Just yesterday, Jim Jones, a frequent collaborator of Lil Wayne's, decided to diss him. Still, DJ Khaled is focused on mending fences in the game.

At the 2011 BMI Awards, DJ Khaled said it was very important for artists to stick together. Khaled said unity is what helps artists last longer in the game. Aside from lasting longer, it also brings a positive message to the overall community. At the end of the day, DJ Khaled said entertainers should remember there are people from all walks of life who look up to them.

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Young Buck ft. Masspike Miles - "Millionaire"

Young Buck is back with his Masspike Miles-assisted "Millionaire."

Listen to "Millionaire" by Young Buck ft. Masspike Miles below:

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Young Buck ft. Torch and Young Breed - "Home Run"

Contractually obligated to G-Unit Records, Young Buck has been trying to get off the label for some time. Despite being signed to G-Unit, there is no love lost between Young Buck and 50 Cent.

More than likely, this is the reason Young Buck decided to collaborate with Torch and Young Breed, of Maybach Music. For nearly two years, 50 Cent and Rick Ross have traded disses.

Young Buck and the Maybach Music stars teamed up for the new song, "Home Run."

Listen to "Home Run" by Young Buck ft. Torch and Young Breed below:

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DJ Paul ft. Young Buck and Charlie P - "Mad at Me"

DJ Paul teams up with Young Buck and Charlie P for his new single, "Mad at Me."

Listen to "Mad at Me" by DJ Paul ft. Young Buck and Charlie P below:

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50 Cent and Shawty Lo talk G-Unit/D4L deal

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The previous attempts to expand G-Unit Records failed, but recently 50 Cent has been on a roll. Aside from the new artists he has signed, 50 Cent has signed an entire label. This is what he envisioned, years ago, when he signed with Interscope Records.

50 Cent initially wanted the artists signed to G-Unit to create their own record labels under the G-Unit umbrella. In 2006, 50 Cent and Young Buck attempted to create the G-Unit South extension, but Jimmy Iovine blocked this move because G-Unit's name was licensed under the Interscope Records name.

Following the issues with Interscope Records, 50 Cent and Young Buck soon took their feud public and the progress was lost. Five years later, 50 Cent was able to sign Shawty Lo and his entire D4L Records. Now, the G-Unit Records expansion can begin. Earlier today, 50 Cent and Shawty Lo discussed the terms of their deal. Shawty Lo said the record deal was worth over $10 million. Through this deal with G-Unit, Shawty Lo can sign rappers and other artists.

50 Cent said their new venture was funded by private investors, but Shawty Lo has 100% creative control when it comes to his music and everything in the South. But, outside of the South, 50 Cent has 100% control and will run things as he sees fit.

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Young Buck - "Addicted"

Still trying to put together the right album to receive his G-Unit release, Young Buck is back with a new song. More than likely, a mixtape single meant to build buzz, Young Buck is back with "Addicted."

Listen to "Addicted" by Young Buck below:

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Calico Jonez ft. Young Buck - "Who Shot Ya"

Calico Jonez teams up the former G-Unit South representative for "Who Shot Ya."

The song is a part of Southern Smoke, Vol. 3.

Listen to "Who Shot Ya" by Calico Jonez ft. Young Buck below:

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Young Buck made a suspect in Indiana traffic stop

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Former G-Unit rapper, Young Buck, has had a hard time getting things together since his falling out with the label. Young Buck was one of the more vocal members of G-Unit until he and 50 Cent began feuding.

A similar situation occurred between 50 Cent and Game, which led to 50 removing him from the label and crew. Without 50 Cent, Game still went on to become one of the biggest rappers in the game. Buck did not have much success.

Recently, Young Buck and a few of his associates went to Indiana on a business trip. Buck had two cars with him and his car was one stopped by the police. When the first car was stopped, the second car sped off, leading to Young Buck landing in more legal trouble. The Ca$hville rapper has already battled bankruptcy and weapons charges.

Young Buck is claiming innocence, saying he was only doing business with the passengers of the second car and did not yet know their identities. Currently, there is not sufficient evidence and Young Buck is still a free man.

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Lloyd Banks feels Game/Young Buck reunion is Impossible

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In 2004, G-Unit had taken over the radio waves, not just as a group, but as a record label. 50 Cent's songs from his debut album were still receiving radio play. Meanwhile, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck were posting hits.

The Game was intended to be the next artist from G-Unit introduced to the world. Originally, The Game was the protege` of Dr. Dre. But, for marketing reasons, he was placed with G-Unit.

On the outside, things appeared to be well within the G-Unit family, but beef was brewing. 50 Cent was angry with all of the members of the crew because they were not doing enough. On top of that, The Game began dissing 50 Cent.

Three years later, Young Buck revealed he had issues with 50 Cent and a new beef erupted. Soon, Buck teamed up with Game and they began new 50 Cent disses. G-Unit is now back to the original three, but the biggest artist is now Lloyd Banks. The former members have proposed reuniting, but Banks feels that ship has sailed.

Banks is no longer focused on G-Unit albums, instead he is focused on his own solo career. The way he sees it, Young Buck and Game made their decision, so they have to live with it.

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50 Cent disses Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Over the course of his career, 50 Cent has built a persona as a jokester and a bully. For 50, he has had no issues calling out the biggest celebrities and even members of his own crew. G-Unit had become a major force by 2005 and Game was the biggest star, outside of 50, himself.

But, as Game became more and more distant, 50 Cent called him out and the feud started. After being disrespected one time too many, 50 Cent announced Game was no longer a part of G-Unit. In the time since then, 50 Cent has also had issues with G-Unit's other addition, Young Buck.

By 2009, G-Unit had hit rock bottom. 50 Cent's album was a complete flop and Interscope Records had stopped promoting his music. Lloyd Banks took it upon himself to record a number of hits, which became his H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More) album. The hits from that album helped G-Unit rebuild its fan base.

Tony Yayo has remained one of the most-loyal members of the G-Unit label. Still, this did not stop 50 Cent from recording a new song, in which he says "fuck Banks, fuck Yayo, fuck the group." The song was released yesterday, April Fool's Day and 50 Cent is a known prankster. However, 50 Cent is also known for calling out the members of G-Unit when they do not act the way 50 Cent feels they should act.

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Young Buck facing ten years on Felony Gun Charges

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Trouble for Young Buck continues to mount. The Tennessee rapper is facing tax troubles and has been going back and forth to court because of it. Before he can even get out of his financial troubles, Young Buck has landed in more hot water.

The former G-Unit rapper was pulled over and caught with a .40 caliber pistol. Carrying such a weapon, unlicensed, is a major criminal offense. Young Buck is facing felony charges because of this.

Young Buck has pled 'Not Guilty' to the charges and he was released on $100,000 bond. During the stop, Buck had to surrender is passport. The case was formed when the feds raided his home over the tax charges.

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Young Buck discusses Game trying to reunite G-Unit and 50 Cent

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Two years ago, Young Buck and G-Unit began a highly publicized feud. Last year, when Buck wanted to leave G-Unit Records, he played nice with 50 Cent. Despite his peaceful efforts, 50 Cent famously dissed Young Buck on "So Disrespectful."

Despite their issues earlier this year, Young Buck is past beef and he is trying to rebuild his career. Ever since leaving G-Unit, the Nashville rapper has been working with Game. For years, he was loudest anti-G-Unit rapper, but now he wants peace.

Just like Young Buck, Game was a member of G-Unit that had a falling out with 50 Cent. But, Game has put his issues aside and decided to try and reunite with G-Unit. Despite his pleas, G-Unit member Tony Yayo scoffed at him.

During an interview with Tim Westwood, Young Buck was asked about his opinion on Game trying to return to the G-Unit fold. Buck said it would be extraordinary if he were able to pull this off. While he is trying to move on with his career, Young Buck said he hopes 50 Cent will soon respond to Game. He feels it would be great for hip hop after seeing fans' reaction on Twitter.

When asked if he would like to return to G-Unit, Young Buck said he does not have issues with Game or his former boss, 50 Cent. He said he would definitely consider returning to the crew, but he would weigh out all of his options. Young Buck opened up, saying he never really had beef with 50 Cent, they just had a situation that the media turned into a beef.

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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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Lloyd Banks dismisses G-Unit reunion

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Many people credit Lloyd Banks as the realest G-Unit family member. Through all the beefs and all the members who left the crew, he has always said what was on his mind. When the group first went public, they included Game and Young Buck.

In 2005, at the peak of their popularity, Game revealed his deep hatred for 50 Cent. Three years later, Young Buck left the group with a similar statement. Ever since being ousted from the crew, both rappers have gone back and forth.

Recently, both Game and Young Buck said they would not mind returning to G-Unit Records. 50 Cent, who has taken a break from beef, will no longer respond to them. But, there has not been any kind of vow from Lloyd Banks.

While he will not come out and diss anyone, Lloyd Banks said he will do all he can to defend himself. After hearing his former label-mates trying to make peace, Banks does not buy it. He said with all the trash they have talked and all the side-swapping, there is no chance they will be back. In 2007, Game formed an alliance with Ja Rule and Irv Gotti. In 2008, Young Buck attended a party with Ja Rule.

Banks said it would be more beneficial to Game and Buck for a return, but it would not do much to boost the G-Unit crew. Currently, Game is still waiting to release The R.E.D. Album and Young Buck is trying to sue G-Unit Records. 50 Cent has publicly stated he wants a meeting with Young Buck, but he never wants to share a track with him again.

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