G-Unit’s founding members, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo all grew up in the same neighborhood rapping together. Young Buck was put in the group by 50 prior to his success. Olivia was signed to G-Unit Records.

Game hints here that they ain’t safe as it could happen to them like it happen to him. The three founding members are safe together since they know each other longer.

Sampled from LOX song “Recognize” also produced by DJ Premier

Justin Combs is the son of Sean “Diddy” Combs the owner of Bad Boy Entertainment

Royce’s real life first name is Ryan, and he’s about to show you how awesome he gets on the microphone.

Referring to when the legendary duo of Eric B. & Rakim broke up

Game was 23 turning 24 when he signed to Aftermath Entertainment in 2003. He was monster in rap at the peak of his career.

Making a reference to the Dr. Dre song of the same name

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c80dWbiONqM

Questioning other rappers if their teams/crew can achieve success without appearances from their general. What he indirectly means is that G-Unit is so good that they don’t need 50’s input for them to make it in the game.

Also note that 50 Cent does not appear on this song.

Referring to his debut album, The Hunger for More, which got released in 2004.

G-Unit’s Beg for Mercy was released towards the end of 2003, hence “a new year’s approaching”.

“Never Scared” referred to the 2003 single by Atlanta rapper Bone Crusher, formerly signed to Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def Recordings.