The walls started cracking long before anyone saw them crumble. In the aftermath of *Get Rich or Die Tryin’*, G-Unit’s success skyrocketed—but behind the scenes, betrayal was brewing.
50 Cent recently spoke out about the breakdown of his relationship with Lloyd Banks, once his right-hand man in G-Unit. What was once an unshakable brotherhood began to fracture—not over music, not over money, but over loyalty and the company Banks kept.
According to 50, the tension stemmed from Banks associating with two figures—Joffy and Mo—whom 50 Cent never trusted. He didn’t mince words, referring to them bluntly as “goons” and accusing them of disrupting the unity within G-Unit. Though the specifics of what Joffy and Mo allegedly did remain vague, 50 framed the situation as a deep betrayal—one that forced him to confront Banks head-on.
“I didn’t even trust him,” 50 said. “And I still don’t.”
This isn’t just another rapper feud—it’s a glimpse into 50 Cent’s ironclad code. Loyalty, for him, is everything. And when that trust is compromised, there’s no turning back. It’s the same ruthless principle that led to his infamous fallout with The Game years earlier.
G-Unit, co-founded by 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks in the early 2000s, became a hip hop powerhouse with hits like “Stunt 101” and legendary tours that solidified their legacy. But by the 2010s, the group had splintered—its internal tensions too volatile to ignore.
The fallout with Banks is more than just a personal rift. It’s a reflection of the thin, fragile line between business and brotherhood in the rap game. In a world where fame invites snakes and fame fuels egos, even the tightest alliances can unravel.
Though G-Unit’s music still resonates through the culture and its legacy is cemented in hip hop history, 50 Cent’s raw explanation recasts their journey as more than just a story of triumph. It’s a cautionary tale—a saga of loyalty tested, trust broken, and how outside influences can come between even the most iconic forces in the game.
