Vevo’s Ctrl series aims to highlight hard-hitting, cutting-edge musicians who are making a significant impact in today’s music scene, regardless of whether they are emerging or established artists. These artists demand attention, and Vevo’s Ctrl provides a well-deserved spotlight to showcase their incredible work.
Lloyd Banks’ performances will join an impressive lineup that includes Rick Ross, Common, Rapsody, Fat Joe, Jeezy, Jadakiss, Fabolous, A$AP Ferg, and more.
Lloyd Banks, a Queens emcee and co-founder of G-Unit, rose to fame in the early 2000s as part of the wave of rappers known for their hard-nosed, street-ready rap styles. Hailing from Jamaica, Queens, Banks formed G-Unit with childhood friends Tony Yayo and 50 Cent, and the group redefined “street marketing” with a series of self-released albums featuring original tracks and quality artwork.
Throughout his career, Lloyd Banks achieved chart-topping hits and platinum album sales, both as a member of G-Unit and through successful solo albums like his debut, “The Hunger for More” in 2004. After a string of high-profile releases, Banks shifted his focus to mixtapes and stand-alone tracks in the 2010s.
In 2018, following his departure from G-Unit, Lloyd Banks independently made a splash by landing in the Top 100 of the Billboard 200 with his album “The Course of the Inevitable” in 2021. He continued to make an impact with subsequent releases, including “The Course of the Inevitable 2” in 2022 and “The Course of the Inevitable III: Pieces of My Pain” in 2023. Lloyd Banks’ dedication to his craft and undeniable talent have solidified his status as a respected artist in the music industry.
