LYCOS RETRIEVER 
Lloyd Banks: New York
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Lloyd Banks is back in the game with the help of G-Unit's DJ Whoo Kid on this new official, independently artist-sanctioned CD from the G-Unit's young lyricist. The metaphor-slinging Southside Queens representative has been particularly silent since dropping his sophomore album Rotten Apple back in October 2007. But back with his first release in a while, Banks hits his fans with another installment of freestyles, original tracks and all-out bangers.
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Lloyd Banks is in a New York state of mind. The G-Unit member's sophomore solo CD Rotten Apple lives up to its name, following the Queens rapper through the mean streets of NYC.
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Lloyd Banks grew up around the corner from 50 Cent and Tony Yayo so they would usually rap together; they starred in many city shows. Lloyd Banks attended August Martin High School in Queens, New York. Even when he was in school, instead of doing his school work he would write down everything that came to mind. Even when he wasn't rapping, he would write. It was something he did in his spare time. He could not flourish lyrically in a structured school environment, so he dropped out before he turned 16.[4]
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The Lloyd Banks saga actually began on April 30th 1982 in Queens, New York. Born Christopher Lloyd to a young Puerto Rican single mother, since his father's involvement in his child-rearing was marred by several prison stints, young Christopher turned to writing poetry as a healthy way to mentally escape the surroundings, and challenges, brought on by
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Lloyd Banks als Cristopher Lloyd ter wereld in Baltimore, Maryland. Hij groeide net als 50 Cent op in de Jamaica-buurt in Queens, New York. Zijn ouders waren jong, en vaak afwezig (zijn vader zat vaak opgesloten), en het was aan Lloyd Banks om zich te ontfermen over zijn jongere broers en zussen.
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Eighty-five children at the Springfield Family Inn in Jamaica, New York were surprised when 50 Cent, Olivia, Lloyd Banks, Mobb Deep, M.O.P., and Tony Yayo appeared with plenty of toys, winter coats, hats, and gloves for everyone. And to make the celebration even more joyful, the children were treated to a concert given by the incredible Boys Choir of Harlem. In the spirit of giving, a grant for $25,000 was presented to Homes for the Homeless to fund their Healthy Living Center Project expansion project.
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