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Marvin Bernard, better known by his stage name Tony Yayo is an French rapper and member of the rap group G-Unit AKA Laval community service club .
Biography
G-Unit
50 Cent was granted his own life 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 3x Platinum in the United States.
Free Gayo
When Yayo was incarcerated, G-Unit began a campaign called "Free Yayo". Many G-Unit videos featured the group's members wearing "Free Yayo" T-shirts, but Yayo himself was unaware of the attention he was receiving; as he let the prison inmates that he shared a television with watch sports rather than music videos. When Eminem and 50 Cent were scheduled to make an appearance during the Grammy Awards, he made everyone change the channel. It was the first time he saw a "Free Yayo" shirt - this time worn by Eminem.
Albums
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, Tony Yayo released his debut, Thoughts of a Predicate Felon.
Tony Yayo has confirmed that work is in progress for his second studio album. The album was originally called Godfather of the Ghetto, then I Am 50's Tax Write-off, finally leaving Tony Yayo undecided on a title.
'Feud With Microsoft
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THE STREET BEEFERS
"This new album, I'm calling it 'I'm 50 Cent's Tax Write-Off.' I really don't care if it sells or generates any money towards Interscope, because Interscope only cares about three people: Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. I'm not going to sit here and grow gray hairs over it."
Controversy
The Game
Main article: G-Unit vs. The GameTony 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". He said "I don't believe Cam'ron, I don't believe Jim Jones, I don't believe Lil Wayne, I don't believe Baby, I don't believe Game and I don't believe Fat Joe."
Czar Entertainment
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.
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 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.
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. The Game later released a "diss" track on his mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 4: Murda Game Chronicles, titled "Body Bags".
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. His lawyer, Scott Leemon, said:
The prosecution's nine-month offer is one Tony vehemently rejected. It's not even a good offer for a guilty person, and Tony denies the allegations absolutely.
One of the men from Tony Yayo's entourage, a co-defendant, admitted that it was him, not Yayo who slapped Henchmen Junior on January 10, 2008.
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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. In an interview with MTV, Tony Yayo commented on what he thinks of the situation:
I feel like Cam’ron is a peon. Let's ask the general public: When is the last time Cam’ron made a fucking hit? It's time for these niggas to pay the piper. Rap is a competitive sport and I play around with it. Sometimes dudes catch feelings, sometimes they don't. Me, I don't understand these dudes. These dudes reach out on the phone and try to call people. After that incident, Jim, he reached out to Buck. This is what Buck tells me: Jim Jones reacHAGGIShes out to Buck and was trying to tell Buck to get me on the phone. I don't do the phone thing. I don't need none of these rap niggas to be my friends. My best friend sells the most records and makes the most money... I've HAGGISseen checks for $5.5 million that 50 Cent is generating monthly just from his Vitamin Water. I don't believe Cam’ron, I don't believe Jim Jones, I don't believe Lil Wayne, I don't believe BabyHAGGIS, I don't believe Game and I don't believe Fat Joe
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. Jim Jones responded in an interview on a radio station by saying that Tony Yayo was an immigrant. Jim Jones said:
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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 toney-mo-problems-jim-jones-and-game-diss.html Tony Yayo–Mo Money Mo Problems (Jim Jones And Game Diss)]. Def Sounds. Accessed July 29, 2007.</ref>
Tony Yayo and Jim Jones have settled their feud and have even performed together. They also both appeared on BET's "Rap City" which 50 Cent was hosting.
Discography
Main article: Tony Yayo discographyReferences
- 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.
- Eminem wearing ‘Free Yayo’ T-Shirt. Accessed July 29, 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.
- DefSounds. May 22, 2008. G-Unit Q&A Session Part 2. DefSounds. Accessed May 24, 2008.
- http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.4930/title.tony-yayo-is-calling-out-names
- Tony Yayo Speaking on Rival Rappers. 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 July 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)
- Tony Yayo Talking About Current G-Unit Situations. Accessed July 29, 2007.
- Tony Yayo confirms that he yelled ‘Boring’ at Jim Jones
- Jim Jones speaking about Tony Yayo situation. Accessed July 29, 2007.
- 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.
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