Lloyd Banks GOES OFF On 50 Cent For Lying About Their Feud | 50 Claps Back | HO

Once upon a time, G-Unit was the most feared crew in hip-hop. Led by 50 Cent, the Queens collective stormed the charts, the streets, and the culture. But behind the platinum plaques and sold-out shows, a slow-burning feud was festering—one that would eventually pit 50 Cent against his right-hand man, Lloyd Banks.

Now, after years of silence and rumors, Banks is finally breaking his silence, directly calling out 50 for “rewriting history” and exposing the real reasons behind their fractured relationship. In true 50 Cent fashion, the rap mogul wasted no time firing back, escalating one of the most personal beefs in hip-hop to date.

From Brothers to Strangers: The Rise and Fall of G-Unit

To understand the depth of this feud, you have to go back to the beginning. 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo grew up together in South Jamaica, Queens. Their bond wasn’t manufactured in a boardroom—it was forged on the streets, in the struggle, and in the studio. When 50 Cent exploded with Get Rich or Die Tryin’, he brought his day-one friends with him, forming G-Unit and launching a movement that would dominate the early 2000s.

Banks wasn’t just along for the ride—he was the crew’s lyrical assassin. His mixtapes, from Money in the Bank to The Cold Corner series, were street anthems. His debut album, The Hunger for More, went platinum in a month, powered by hits like “On Fire” and “Karma.” At their peak, G-Unit was more than a rap group; it was a lifestyle, a brand, and for many fans, a brotherhood.

But as the money and fame grew, so did the cracks. The Game was ousted. Young Buck was exiled. G-Unit’s chemistry faded, and the once-unbreakable bond between 50 and Banks began to unravel.

The “Lazy” Label: 50 Cent’s Public Campaign

For years, Lloyd Banks kept quiet about the growing distance between him and 50. But 50 Cent, never one to hold his tongue, began taking shots at Banks in interviews, books, and social media. He labeled Banks as “lazy,” accused him of lacking ambition, and mocked his reluctance to embrace social media and the business side of music.

“He’s a very good lyricist among what are known as the punchline rappers,” 50 wrote in his book Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. “But he’s not a great live performer, stylish dresser, or a domineering personality. If he doesn’t check those boxes, how is he going to get bigger and become the star in real life he is in his head?”

50 Cent even pointed to Banks’ “Lazy Lloyd” tattoo as proof that the rapper wore his lack of ambition on his sleeve. He told stories of trying to motivate Banks to use Instagram, film his life, and connect with fans, only to be met with indifference. “Nah, that’s corny,” Banks supposedly replied.

To 50, this was the final straw. “This is someone I can’t invest another minute or a dollar in,” he concluded.

Banks Breaks His Silence: “I Was Grieving, Not Lazy”

For over a decade, Banks let 50 control the narrative. But in a rare recent interview, Banks finally addressed the rumors, the disrespect, and the “lazy” label that’s haunted him for years.

Banks revealed that during the period when 50 was blasting him for being unmotivated, he was actually grieving the loss of his father. “I was going through real-life stuff,” Banks said. “Instead of support, I got thrown under the bus publicly—and not just once, but repeatedly. Interviews, books, memes—50 made it a whole campaign.”

Banks insisted he never stopped working. Since 2021, he’s released three full-length albums in his Course of the Inevitable series. There were no radio singles or major label pushes, but the bars and consistency were there. “I never stopped rapping,” Banks said. “I just stopped playing the industry game.”

For Banks, success isn’t about clout or visibility—it’s about the music and providing for his family. He’s not interested in being a celebrity; he’s a “rapper’s rapper,” focused on craft, not fame.

50 Cent’s Response: “He Didn’t Want It Bad Enough”

50 Cent, never one to back down, quickly responded to Banks’ interview—both in the press and on social media. He doubled down on his criticisms, claiming he did everything in his power to help Banks but that the rapper simply didn’t want success badly enough.

“I haven’t had communication with Banks for a long period of time,” 50 said in a recent interview. “He couldn’t even tell you where the problem is. I put him where I put Marquise [50’s estranged son].”

50 also suggested that Banks’ introverted nature and reluctance to adapt to the changing music industry were his downfall. “He wanted things to come to him as opposed to going out and getting them for himself,” 50 said. “That’s not me trying to assassinate his character. The guy has Lazy Lloyd tattooed on his arm.”

50’s bottom line: talent alone isn’t enough. “A true star must possess four fundamental abilities: create great material, be a high-energy live performer, have a unique appearance, and possess a strong personality. If I’m being honest, Banks possesses maybe one of those qualities.”

Loyalty, Betrayal, and the 50 Cent Code

One of the recurring themes in 50 Cent’s worldview is loyalty. For 50, betrayal is the ultimate sin—worse than being robbed at gunpoint. “I’d rather be robbed at gunpoint than be betrayed,” he wrote. “When you open yourself up to someone financially or emotionally, and they go left on you, it’s a different kind of pain.”

This hardline approach isn’t limited to Banks. 50 has famously cut off his own son, Marquise, over perceived disloyalty. Tony Yayo, once his right-hand man, has also felt the sting of public call-outs. Young Buck and The Game were both exiled from G-Unit over disputes that played out in full view of the world.

For 50, the G-Unit dream was always about loyalty and hustle. When either was lacking, the relationship was doomed.

The Fallout: Who’s Really Telling the Truth?

So, who’s telling the truth—50 Cent or Lloyd Banks? The answer, as with most fractured friendships, is complicated.

Banks admits he’s laid-back and introverted, but insists he’s always been about the music, not the drama. He never wanted to play the industry game or chase viral moments. For him, success is personal, not public.

50 Cent, on the other hand, operates by a different code. For him, visibility, ambition, and loyalty are non-negotiable. If you’re not helping the empire grow, you’re dead weight.

Fans are divided. Some see Banks as a real artist, refusing to sell out for fame. Others side with 50, arguing that Banks squandered his potential by refusing to adapt.

Conclusion: The End of an Era

The G-Unit story is a cautionary tale about fame, loyalty, and the cost of ambition. Lloyd Banks and 50 Cent were once brothers, united by struggle and success. Now, they’re on opposite sides of a bitter feud, each convinced of his own truth.

As Banks steps out of the shadows to reclaim his narrative, and 50 continues to defend his legacy, one thing is clear: the days of G-Unit unity are long gone. What remains is a complicated legacy—one built on bars, brotherhood, and, ultimately, betrayal.

And in the end, maybe that’s the real tragedy of G-Unit: that the empire they built together was never strong enough to survive the world they conquered.