Poppin' Them Thangs

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"Poppin' Them Thangs"
Poppin' Them Thangs vinyl cover
Single by G-Unit
from the album Beg for Mercy
ReleasedNovember 4, 2003
GenreGangsta rap
Length4:00
Label
Songwriters
Producers
G-Unit singles chronology
"Stunt 101"
(2003)		 "Poppin' Them Thangs"
(2003)		 "Wanna Get to Know You"
(2004)

"Poppin' Them Thangs" is a song recorded by G-Unit and produced by Dr. Dre and Scott Storch. It was released in November 2003 through Interscope Records and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records as the second single from their debut album, Beg for Mercy. The first verse of the song is rapped by 50 Cent, followed by Lloyd Banks, and the final verse is rapped by Young Buck.

Music video

A music video was filmed for the song, depicting a meeting between several organized crime groups, including representatives of the Japanese Yakuza, the New York Mafia, a West Coast biker gang, the Chinese Triad, the Russian Mafia, a Colombian cartel, and G-Unit. The meeting is held to address tensions that have arisen following G-Unit's return after an unspecified absence.

During the meeting, the rival gang leaders criticize 50 Cent for his reckless behavior and flashy lifestyle. In response, 50 argues that while the other organizations have continued to profit and prosper, "the streets" have been neglected. He then demands a percentage of each group's criminal earnings. The proposal is met with hostility, and the gang leaders prepare to confront G-Unit. However, additional G-Unit members arrive, including The Game, giving the group a numerical advantage and forcing the other organizations to back down and accept 50's demands.

The video concludes at the offices of Yayo's Trucking Co., where 50 Cent receives a cash payment from an Asian associate. After accepting the money, 50 jokingly tells the man that he should work for him sometime before the associate departs.

The music video on YouTube has received over 198 million views as of March 2026.[1]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2004) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[2] 11
Scotland Singles (OCC)[3] 12
UK Singles (OCC)[4] 10
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[5] 3
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 66

Year-end charts

Chart (2004) Position
UK Urban (Music Week)[7]
"Poppin' Them Thangs" / "If I Can't"		 31

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[8] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. G-Unit - Poppin' Them Thangs (Explicit Version).YouTube
  2. "Chart Track: Week 9, 2004". Irish Singles Chart. Archived from the original. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
  3. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 29/2/2004 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  4. "Official Singles Chart on 29/2/2004 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  5. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 29/2/2004 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  6. "G-Unit Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
  7. "2004 Urban top 30" (PDF). Music Week. January 22, 2005. p. 24. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  8. "British single certifications – G Unit – Poppin' Them Thangs". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 5, 2024. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Poppin' Them Thangs G Unit in the "Search:" field.