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Tony Yayo Says He Wouldn't Sign to Koch - BET
 SOHH | Tony Yayo Says He Wouldn't Sign to Koch BET Despite releasing a gold-selling album back in 2005, "Thoughts of a Predicate Felon," Tony Yayo got the boot from Interscope ... Tony Yayo Says Interscope Blackballed G-Unit |
Tony Yayo Says Bun B, Twista On Next Album, Sha Money XL To A&R - HipHopDX
Tony Yayo Says Bun B, Twista On Next Album, Sha Money XL To A&R HipHopDX In late 2009, Tony Yayo, along with Juelz Santana was instrumental in bringing together two of the bigger Hip Hop brands in G-Unit and The Diplomats. ... |
Tony Yayo Hopes Eminem Will Join G-Unit's U.S. Tour - MTV.com
 MTV.com | Tony Yayo Hopes Eminem Will Join G-Unit's U.S. Tour MTV.com Although no dates or other acts have been announced for the bill, Tony Yayo is hoping at least Slim Shady will be on the road with them. ... Tony Yayo Wants Eminem for G-Unit Tour Tony Yayo Wants Eminem to Join G-Unit's US Tour |
Tony Yayo Talks About "Gunpowder Guru", And Respect For Producers - HipHopDX
 SOHH | Tony Yayo Talks About "Gunpowder Guru", And Respect For Producers HipHopDX Five years removed from his highly-publicized solo debut Thoughts of A Predicate Felon, G-Unit's Tony Yayo has fully transitioned into independence. ... 50 Cent Releases Yayo & Banks On His Own 50 Cent To Release Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo Albums Independently, "I Have No ... |
Tony Yayo Puts New Mixtape Up For Sale, Will Drop Album In June - MTV.com
 BallerStatus.com | Tony Yayo Puts New Mixtape Up For Sale, Will Drop Album In June MTV.com Tony Yayo said he was inspired by the G-Unit General to put his new mixtape up for sale on the Internet. "It's [coming out] now, available on Amazon, ... G-Unit Goes Indie, Expect Albums this Summer G-Unit's Tony Yayo Puts New Mixtape, Gunpowder Guru, Up For Sale |
Written by Biz Jones - SOHH
 SOHH | Written by Biz Jones SOHH G-Unit's Tony Yayo has discussed 50 Cent's recent venture into independent films and how he thinks movie money will be key to his mentor's continued success ... |
This Week in Rap Beef: Raaaaaaaandy Dominates - New York Magazine
 New York Magazine | This Week in Rap Beef: Raaaaaaaandy Dominates New York Magazine This summer, second-rate 50 Cent hanger-on Tony Yayo criticized Gerald M. Saluti, the lawyer for Harlem rapper Max B, for Saluti's attention-courting ... |
SPECIAL TO SOHH: THE RISE & FALL OF G-UNIT RECORDS - SOHH
SOHH | SPECIAL TO SOHH: THE RISE & FALL OF G-UNIT RECORDS SOHH G-Unit originally was a trio comprised of 50, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo (often with the accompaniment of either DJ Whookid or Cutmaster C as their DJ), ... |
Leaders Of Exclusives 30 Mixtape Jadakiss, Tony Yayo - Global Grind (blog)
Leaders Of Exclusives 30 Mixtape Jadakiss, Tony Yayo Global Grind (blog) 50 Cent 50cent avatar Beef boobs booty bria britney Cam'ron chris brown Criminal Minded dipset Diss Evil Empire Fabolous forbezdvd Forever King freestyle ... |
Tony Yayo Stunts On Interscope, "We're Gonna Drop These Independent Records ... - SOHH
SOHH | Tony Yayo Stunts On Interscope, "We're Gonna Drop These Independent Records ... SOHH G-Unit's Tony Yayo recently shared the differences between independent and major record labels and said he is receiving more exposure since parting ways ... |
Tony Yayo Biography
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Tony Yayo
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marvin Bernard |
| Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | G-Unit, Interscope |
| Associated acts | G-Unit, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Eminem, Dr. Dre |
| Website | www.tonyyayo.com |
Marvin Bernard, better known by his stage name Tony Yayo is an American rapper and member of the hip hop group G-Unit.
He is of Haitian origin and is taking part in the aid to the country since the earthquake.1
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Music career
G-Unit
50 Cent was granted his own record label by Dr. Dre and released the album Get Rich or Die Tryin'. Soon after the group had established their own record label, G-Unit Records, G-Unit released their first official group album Beg for Mercy in November 2003, which went on to be certified 2x Platinum in the United States.23
Solo career
Though his appearances on mixtapes announced his return on the street level, it was not until the release of "So Seductive" that his return received wide recognition. In August 2005, Tony Yayo released his debut, Thoughts of a Predicate Felon.4
Tony Yayo has confirmed that work is in progress for his second studio album.5 The album was originally called I Am 50's Tax Write-off, then Godfather of the Ghetto, finally leaving Tony Yayo undecided on a title.
Controversy
The Game
Tony Yayo is known to involve himself in the G-Unit and The Game feud. He has been known to denounce The Game's street credibility in various interviews and diss songs. On his mixtape G-Unit Radio Pt.23: Finally Off Papers, Tony Yayo made some hits towards The Game in the track Mo Money, Mo Problems by poking fun about his album sales being considerably less without the help of 50 Cent or G-Unit. In an interview with MTV, Tony Yayo aired his feeling towards many rappers who he "doesn’t believe". 6
Cam'ron
Tony Yayo openly involves himself in 50 Cent's Feuds. The most recent example of this would be the 50 Cent vs Cam'ron Feud. Although he hasn’t released a direct diss track towards Cam’ron, he has voiced his opinion through interviews. 7
Jim Jones
This feud took off when Tony Yayo yelled "boring" instead of "balling" (a reference to "We Fly High") backstage at a show where both G-Unit and Dipset were performing.8
Tony Yayo took a shot at Jim Jones on Shade 45, claiming that Jim Jones was trash, and that he was disrespecting Haitians. Tony Yayo stated that Jim Jones tried to phone him, but Tony Yayo refused to take the call.
Tony Yayo later addressed Jim Jones on his mixtape Finally Off Papers (G-Unit Radio Pt. 23) on the track "Mo Money, Mo Problems". He yells "Boring!" in the background to mock Jim Jones as well as shouting other insults towards him at the end of the track.
Tony Yayo and Jim Jones have settled their feudwhen? and have even performed together. They also both appeared on BET's "Rap City" which 50 Cent was hosting.9
Legal issues
Along with 50 Cent, Yayo was arrested on December 31, 2002 for weapons possession. When police discovered that Yayo had an outstanding warrant for a previous such charge, Yayo was sentenced for bail jumping and spent all of 2003 in prison.10 Yayo served time in the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility and was paroled on January 8, 2004.11 The next day, he was arrested for possessing a forged passport and served time in federal prison until May 25, 2004.12 When Yayo was incarcerated, G-Unit began a campaign called "Free Yayo". 13
On March 24, 2007, Tony Yayo was arrested for allegedly assaulting the 14 year-old son of The Game's manager, Jimmy "Henchmen" Rosemond. Tony Yayo and 50 Cent were accused of approaching the child, with members of their entourage, and pushing him against a nearby wall. This was when Tony Yayo reportedly slapped the boy several times and said "Fuck Czar Entertainment". Tony Yayo has pleaded "not guilty" and 50 Cent has since proven his innocence with video footage showing him at his Connecticut mansion at the time of the alleged incident.14
Tony Yayo made his first court appearance on the morning of April 25, 2007 in New York. The case was adjourned to July 24. Tony Yayo's Lawyer has expressed his belief that Yayo is innocent and commented on the situation in an interview with MTV:
After a thorough investigation, I steadfastly and adamantly state to you that Tony Yayo did not slap anyone," Leemon said. "I am hopeful that when [authorities] complete their investigation, they will come to the same conclusion. Yayo, as a father, understands the allegations and would never do anything to harm a child.15
On April 18, 2007, the house of Tony Yayo’s mother was "sprayed with bullets". The attack is believed to be in connection with Tony Yayo’s recent arrest.16
On July 24 2007, Tony Yayo attended a court hearing regarding his alleged assault. The prosecution offered him a nine-month prison sentence if he pleaded guilty which he rejected. 17
One of the men from Tony Yayo's entourage, a co-defendant, admitted that it was him, not Yayo who slapped Rosemond, on January 10, 2008.18
Discography
Filmography
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References
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1629845/20100115/g_unit.jhtml
- ^ Lamy, Jonathan (December 18, 2003). 2003 Ends With a Bang!. RIAA. Accessed July 10, 2007.
- ^ 50 Cent Biography: Contemporary Musicians. eNotes. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Tony Yayo-Thoughts Of A Predicate Felon-Release. Accessed July 29, 2007.
- ^ Steve Raze (November 5, 2007). Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo: Shooters, Part 2. AllHipHop. Accessed November 6, 2007.
- ^ Tony Yayo Speaking on Rival Rappers. Accessed July 29, 2007.
- ^ Tony Yayo Talking About Current G-Unit Situations. Accessed July 29, 2007.
- ^ Tony Yayo confirms that he yelled ‘Boring’ at Jim Jones
- ^ Jayson Rodriguez (September 14, 2007). 50 Cent Joins Forces With Jim Jones, Covers Kanye West at First of Five NYC Shows. MTV. Accessed October 15, 2007.
- ^ Jeffries, David (2005). "Tony Yayo > Biography". allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:kcfoxqr0ldae~T1. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ "Inmate Population Information Search". New York State Department of Correctional Services. http://nysdocslookup.docs.state.ny.us/kinqw00. Retrieved 2009-09-26. Department ID Number: 03-A-2339
- ^ Patel, Joseph (2004-05-25). "G-Unit's Tony Yayo Finally Out Of Prison". MTV News. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1487420/20040525/g_unit.jhtml. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ Eminem wearing ‘Free Yayo’ T-Shirt. Accessed July 29, 2007.
- ^ Rich Rock (March 24, 2007). Tony Yayo Arrested For Teen Assault, Young Buck Release Distracted. SOHH. Accessed July 29, 2007.
- ^ Tony Yayo’s lawyer Commenting on Alleged Incident. MTV. Accessed [uly 29, 2007.
- ^ Tony Yayo’s Mother’s House Attacked. Accessed July 29, 2007.
- ^ Update: Tony Yayo Rejects Deal In Rosemond Assault Case, "It's Not Even A Good Offer For A Guilty Person," Says Lawyer. SOHH. Accessed July 29, 2007
- ^ HHWorlds.com - Tony Yayo's Co-Defendant Reveals He Slapped Jimmy Henchman's Son (January 10, 2008)
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1126618/fullcredits#cast
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