04/25/08 - Gig review: 50 Cent & G-Unit in Auckland

robby84 · 04-25-2008, 10:19 AM

Vector Arena was turned into a virtual rifle range by gun-loving rapper 50 Cent and his sidekicks G-Unit. Reviewer Chris Schulz was there.

50 Cent and G-Unit
Where: Vector Arena, Auckland
When: Friday, April 25, 2008

When you've got a smile as cheeky as 50 Cent's, you can get away with anything.

You can masturbate your microphone. You can sing songs about how big your bank balance is. You can point out a female fan in the crowd and praise her thigh-high "stripper boots".

And you can gather up several bras that have been thrown on stage, stuff them into your back pocket and continue to perform like it happens every day.

No wonder the American hip-hop star spends so much time rapping about murder - one flash of that mile-wide smile and any jury would be forced to declare, 'not guilty'.

There was plenty for fans to smile about too as 50 Cent and his rap group G-Unit - on their third visit to New Zealand - played an elongated set packed so tightly with hits it would struggle to fit on a double-disc greatest hits album.

They came fast and furious as the trio - 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo - tag-teamed through recent singles I Get Money, Straight to the Bank, Ayo Technology and I'll Still Kill early on, with the bass cranked so loud the speakers crackled under the pressure.

While those were all from 50 Cent's third album, 2007's Curtis, tracks from earlier in his career - Candy Shop, In Da Club, Disco Inferno and Just A Lil Bit - really got hands waving and booty shaking around the arena.

And when 50 Cent donned a white bowling hat, flashed his mile-wide smile and began rapping the intro to his signature hit, the Hawaiian-themed P.I.M.P, it nearly bought the house down.

So it was a shame every track was cut short after a couple of verses, with the rappers seemingly showing off an attention span worse than a kid on a sugar high.

Even more annoying was the sound of guns being cocked and fired that punctuated every track. For the record, Vector isn't a rifle range, and neither should it be.

Still, a medley of marijuana-smoking anthems - as Banks and Yayo imaginatively sang the words "smoke weed" over classic tracks by Dr Dre and Bob Marley - helped lighten proceedings, and the air certainly seemed a little more pungent than usual afterwards.

The show ended with another flurry of bullets and an extended medley, including cheeky renditions of rival The Game's This Is How We Do and Hate It Or Love It, as well as the song Many Men.

That track, from his record-breaking debut Get Rich Or Die Tryin', has 50 Cent singing the line, "Many men wish death upon me".

With a grin like that, how could anyone possibly want to harm little Fitty?

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KeepitthorO · 04-25-2008, 10:30 AM

props, the unit doin it big

Jack Frost · 04-25-2008, 11:09 AM

them dudes is great. it's a real shame that buck aint with them though.. they should get back together, make hot music and tour!

bluehef420 · 04-25-2008, 11:27 AM

buck aint worthy he wants to be his own man he made the dission not say the things he said about yayo. not comfatable haveing him around a switch sider wanting to be friends with everyone thats not cool . it makes you look weak and soft like game. and the rest of the rap game wayne all those soft suckers.

ColdRhymeZ · 04-25-2008, 11:31 AM

sounds like a real dickriders review, whoever wrote tha..

xxbanksgunitxx · 04-25-2008, 11:40 AM

i dont know what was the point of this thread but w.e.....

GodToYouKids22 · 04-25-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

the rappers seemingly showing off an attention span worse than a kid on a sugar high.

lmfaooooooooooooo

Yung_Rich · 04-25-2008, 02:08 PM

sidekicks ? lmao .....

gunotkilla · 04-25-2008, 06:39 PM

that nigga fif stay on his grind .....

if fifty killed sum1 today like he killed tha nigga who shot him nine times - he will get away with it .....shit id even confess it was me ----

jus readin this made me feel i was @ tha concert

gggggggunit

*50*CENT*WIFE* · 04-26-2008, 04:13 PM

Cool Sounds Like A Good Show ;)
And He Does Have An Affectious Smile ;)

d3adc0w · 04-26-2008, 09:35 PM

went to both, buck definatly made the first show was still dope thou

Street Disciple · 04-27-2008, 09:42 AM

Aite, propsssss

04-25-2008, 10:19 AM	#1
robby84 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Queenz Bred, livin life in Y.O. Posts: 8,602 Repped: 3,254 Repped 13,946 Times in 1,133 Posts Neg Reps: 12 Neg Repped at 8 Times in 8 Posts	04/25/08 - Gig review: 50 Cent & G-Unit in Auckland 04/25/08 - Gig review: 50 Cent & G-Unit in Auckland Vector Arena was turned into a virtual rifle range by gun-loving rapper 50 Cent and his sidekicks G-Unit. Reviewer Chris Schulz was there. 50 Cent and G-Unit Where: Vector Arena, Auckland When: Friday, April 25, 2008 When you've got a smile as cheeky as 50 Cent's, you can get away with anything. You can masturbate your microphone. You can sing songs about how big your bank balance is. You can point out a female fan in the crowd and praise her thigh-high "stripper boots". And you can gather up several bras that have been thrown on stage, stuff them into your back pocket and continue to perform like it happens every day. No wonder the American hip-hop star spends so much time rapping about murder - one flash of that mile-wide smile and any jury would be forced to declare, 'not guilty'. There was plenty for fans to smile about too as 50 Cent and his rap group G-Unit - on their third visit to New Zealand - played an elongated set packed so tightly with hits it would struggle to fit on a double-disc greatest hits album. They came fast and furious as the trio - 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo - tag-teamed through recent singles I Get Money, Straight to the Bank, Ayo Technology and I'll Still Kill early on, with the bass cranked so loud the speakers crackled under the pressure. While those were all from 50 Cent's third album, 2007's Curtis, tracks from earlier in his career - Candy Shop, In Da Club, Disco Inferno and Just A Lil Bit - really got hands waving and booty shaking around the arena. And when 50 Cent donned a white bowling hat, flashed his mile-wide smile and began rapping the intro to his signature hit, the Hawaiian-themed P.I.M.P, it nearly bought the house down. So it was a shame every track was cut short after a couple of verses, with the rappers seemingly showing off an attention span worse than a kid on a sugar high. Even more annoying was the sound of guns being cocked and fired that punctuated every track. For the record, Vector isn't a rifle range, and neither should it be. Still, a medley of marijuana-smoking anthems - as Banks and Yayo imaginatively sang the words "smoke weed" over classic tracks by Dr Dre and Bob Marley - helped lighten proceedings, and the air certainly seemed a little more pungent than usual afterwards. The show ended with another flurry of bullets and an extended medley, including cheeky renditions of rival The Game's This Is How We Do and Hate It Or Love It, as well as the song Many Men. That track, from his record-breaking debut Get Rich Or Die Tryin', has 50 Cent singing the line, "Many men wish death upon me". With a grin like that, how could anyone possibly want to harm little Fitty? Source: __________________ Most loved/Hated Moderator "Stop Bitchin" - Robby

04-25-2008, 10:30 AM	#2
KeepitthorO "Culture Gone Bad" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 1,859 Repped: 462 Repped 989 Times in 292 Posts Neg Reps: 350 Neg Repped at 99 Times in 60 Posts	props, the unit doin it big __________________

04-25-2008, 11:09 AM	#3
Jack Frost Natural Born Killah Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,187 Repped: 145 Repped 138 Times in 61 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 10 Times in 7 Posts	them dudes is great. it's a real shame that buck aint with them though.. they should get back together, make hot music and tour! __________________ Shady, Aftermath & G unit all day. fuck the haters!

04-25-2008, 11:27 AM	#4
bluehef420 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 141 Repped: 0 Repped 20 Times in 15 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 28 Times in 17 Posts	what buck aint worthy he wants to be his own man he made the dission not say the things he said about yayo. not comfatable haveing him around a switch sider wanting to be friends with everyone thats not cool . it makes you look weak and soft like game. and the rest of the rap game wayne all those soft suckers.

04-25-2008, 11:31 AM	#5
ColdRhymeZ Marketing Affiliate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Where The Money Is. Posts: 607 Repped: 97 Repped 264 Times in 70 Posts Neg Reps: 24 Neg Repped at 20 Times in 14 Posts	sounds like a real dickriders review, whoever wrote tha.. __________________ http://twitter.com/ColdRhymeZ << FOLLOW!!!

04-25-2008, 11:40 AM	#6
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04-25-2008, 02:08 PM	#8
Yung_Rich Armed and dangerous Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: N.J. All Day Posts: 9,133 Repped: 2,178 Repped 6,300 Times in 1,204 Posts Neg Reps: 167 Neg Repped at 175 Times in 141 Posts	sidekicks ? lmao .....

04-25-2008, 06:39 PM	#9
gunotkilla Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Massacre, GUnit World Posts: 1,845 Repped: 554 Repped 190 Times in 34 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	that nigga fif stay on his grind ..... if fifty killed sum1 today like he killed tha nigga who shot him nine times - he will get away with it .....shit id even confess it was me ---- jus readin this made me feel i was @ tha concert gggggggunit

04-26-2008, 04:13 PM	#10
50CENTWIFE R.I.P MIKE :( Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: THE EAST COAST Posts: 16,124 Repped: 2,636 Repped 735 Times in 144 Posts Neg Reps: 6 Neg Repped at 12 Times in 12 Posts	Cool Sounds Like A Good Show ;) And He Does Have An Affectious Smile ;) __________________ .....MKJ.....B.I.S.D.OUT.NOW.....

04-26-2008, 09:35 PM	#11
d3adc0w Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 163 Repped: 17 Repped 7 Times in 2 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	went to both, buck definatly made the first show was still dope thou

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