Lloyd Banks

2022 - 7 - 16

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Lloyd Banks, Rap's Master Technician (GQ Magazine)

The G-Unit punchline king discusses his new album, his origins with 50 Cent and Tony Yayo, and the secret inspiration he took from Layzie Bone.

Nah—I’ve never told nobody this except the actual person I adopted the name from, but it was Layzie Bone. I was a big Bone Thugs-n-Harmony fan. Even when The Boondocks used to be in the newspaper, I would take mental snapshots and then create my own characters. In the nearly 20 years since Banks followed Beg For Mercy with his solo debut, 2004’s The Hunger For More, the rapper has attempted to refine and deepen this style through a zealous writing regimen.

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Lloyd Banks Credits 50 Cent For Improving His Craft: 'He Was An ... (HipHopDX)

Lloyd Banks appeared on 'The Joe Budden Podcast' on Thursday (July 14), praising 50 Cent for his songwriting ability and breaking down his own process.

He added, “But see, that was something that I adopted along the way. If it wasn’t 50 bars, I felt like I cheated you and myself.” So I was just doing 50 bar verses. That’s why ‘The Banks Workout’ is 50 bars, because I didn’t know structure. “He wasn’t just a writer, he was an exceptional songwriter. In the episode that premiered on Thursday (July 14), the former G-Unit rapper credited 50 Cent for being an “exceptional” songwriter and teaching him how to better his craft.

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Lloyd Banks Says 'Give Me Flowers While I Can Smell 'Em' In 'Dead ... (HipHopDX)

Lloyd Banks demands rap fans give him his flowers on his new single 'Dead Roses'.

He continued, “Just conceptually and sticking to the whole subject matter, which was a plus for me because you’re looking around the game, there wasn’t many like that. Some of the biggest artists weren’t the best songwriters – he was. From the introduction, what you say in the beginning, where to pause.

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Lloyd Banks Praises 50 Cent For Helping Him Improve His ... (HotNewHipHop)

Lloyd Banks showed plenty of love to 50 Cent on 'The Joe Budden Podcast.' Lloyd Banks is a celebrated MC who fans still love to this day.

Fif is someone who changed the game, and it's cool to see Banks giving him his flowers. "Just conceptually and sticking to the whole subject matter, which was a plus for me because you’re looking around the game, there wasn’t many like that. Lloyd Banks is a celebrated MC who fans still love to this day.

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6 Songs From Lloyd Banks' 'The Course Of The Inevitable 2' To ... (Vibe)

Money By Any Means Inc. One of the more respected lyricists in rap makes his return. Lloyd Banks has unleashed his new album, The Course of the Inevitable 2—the ...

Touching on the trials and tribulations and dreams deferred in his formative environment, Banks stays wary of the ledge while crafting an anthem for those striving to keep their head above water through perseverance and survival. Lloyd Banks is joined by Conway The Machine for a session of lyrical jousting on this highlight from Banks’ latest. Lloyd Banks has unleashed his new album, The Course of the Inevitable 2—the follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2021 release.

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Lloyd Banks Drops Anticipated Album Featuring Tony Yayo ... (iHeartRadio)

The New York rapper delivers 'The Course Of The Inevitable 2.' | iHeart.

The 18-track album, his first in over 10 years, features Freddie Gibbs, Roc Marci, Ransom, Styles P, Sy Ari Da Kid and Vado. Listen to The Course of the Inevitable 2 and catch the preview for his upcoming "Dead Roses" video below. There are several reasons why the album only has 14 at the moment, but it's possible that it could mean a deluxe version is on the way. On Friday, July 15, the rapper from Queens, NYC delivers his fifth studio album The Course of the Inevitable 2. Eight out of 14 tracks later, I produced over half of COTI 2, and still have a lot more cooked up as well.” "Just a reflection of my mindset at the time and now..returning to the game more determined than ever..18 songs with balanced content..and the start of a new brand," Banks tweeted in response to a fan's question. Banks also said that the project had "18 songs with balanced content."

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Lloyd Banks & Benny The Butcher Reunite For "Living Proof" (HotNewHipHop)

Lloyd Banks & Benny The Butcher collide on their new collab, 'Living Proof.' It feels like Lloyd Banks is making up for lost time these days.

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Lloyd Banks - The Course Of The Inevitable 2 (Album Review) (Ratings Game Music)

Tony f**king Yayo is on this song! It's a reunion! In “Don't Switch,” former G-Unit members Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks join forces. It ...

Think about it: G-Unit had their major run ALMOST 20 YEARS AGO! What I do like about listening to Banks’s albums is that they force hip-hop heads like myself to really double down on what they love about the genre. 13. Traffic (4/5) 12. Trapped (4/5) 8. Socialize (4/5) 3. Menace (5/5) 1. Impact (4/5) I wouldn’t be surprised if Banks literally got his groove back after laying this track down. At the time, The Lox and G-Unit were two of the hottest rap groups from New York. The good news is this: Lloyd Banks and Jadakiss’ rap skills are still alive and well. Both rappers do fantastic jobs of coming across as gangstas that aren’t afraid to shoot their guns or get to the money. In the song, the three rappers are on the same page when it comes to following street rules, putting ops in places, and making tough violent decisions. Opening up this album with both “Impact” and “No Reward” was a genius idea. In “Don’t Switch,” former G-Unit members Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks join forces.

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Lloyd Banks Unleashes New Album 'The Course of the Inevitable 2' f ... (Complex)

Lloyd Banks has dropped off his latest album, 'The Course of the Inevitable 2,' which boasts features from Jadakiss, Dave East, Conway the Machine, ...

Stream The Course of the Inevitable 2 below. The sequel is Banks’ fifth studio album. The Course of the Inevitable 2 is a follow-up to the series' first installation, The Course of the Inevitable, which arrived in 2021 and saw guest appearances from Styles P, Benny The Butcher, and Freddie Gibbs, among others.

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