Marvin Bernard, better known by his stage name Tony Yayo is an American rap… Read Full Bio ↴Marvin Bernard, better known by his stage name Tony Yayo is an American rapper and member of the hip hop group G-Unit.

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.
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".

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.

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.

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 feud[when?] and have even performed together. They also both appeared on BET's "Rap City" which 50 Cent was hosting

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.Yayo served time in the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility and was paroled on January 8, 2004. The next day, he was arrested for possessing a forged passport and served time in federal prison until May 25, 2004. When Yayo was incarcerated, G-Unit began a campaign called "Free Yayo".

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 [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.

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.

On July 24, 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.

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.

Love My Style
Tony Yayo Lyrics

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(Uh-huh)
I know you like my style (uh-huh)
You like how I break it down (uh-huh)
I know you like my style (uh-huh)
You like how I break it down
I know you like my style (uh-huh)
You like how I break it down
Wanna get rich? I'll show you how

Wanna get rich? I'll show you how

On ya mark, get set, let's go, switch the flow
Teach ya how to turn Yayo into dough (yeah)
The original don dada, nobody bomb harder (uh-huh)
Ya heard what I said boy, I'm hot, I'm hot (woo)
The hoodrats they say, "He so crazy"
The snitches they say, "He tried to spray me"
That's what you get for tryna play me
The aftermath and my wrath is so shady
No matter how you try you can't stop it
I catch ya stuntin' in the Bentley coupé cockpit (cockpit)
If you a pimp why ya hoes stay outta pocket?
Front and find out how my P-40 Glock hit
"50 you need some help?"
Chill, Yayo I got this
Where I'm from the D's tryin' to knock us (yeah)
They swear to God that it's me selling the choppers (uh-huh)
Man, I ain't give them little niggas no product (what?) (Yeah)

I know you like my style (Uh-huh)
But how much do you like my style? (Uh-huh)
You like how I break it down (uh-huh)
Wanna get rich I'll show you how
I know you like my style (uh-huh)
But how much do you like my style? (Uh-huh)
You like how I break it down (uh-huh)
Wanna get rich I'll show you how (uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh)

The birds they say I got a way with words
I be like, "Baby girl, I like them curves"
If ya not busy tonight then we can swerve
I'ma bachelor, baby, fuck what you heard

From the telly in ten minutes I'll make you a believer (woo)
Tongue touch ya, I'll have ya shakin' like you havin' a seizure (yeah)
I make hits about what I do in my leisure (huh)
G-unit gang, can't another clique out there see us
Niggas lip sync the lyrics 'cause they wanna be us
Groupie hoes from the hood they be tryna G us
Trying to holla at the kid every time they see us
Girlfriend quit pretendin', I'm the nigga ya love
And I ain't got to say nothin', you know that I'm thuggin' (yeah)
Put my hands on that ass and ya say that I'm buggin'
We family, baby, kissin' cousins
Now look what the riff-raff done drug in
For the cheese my degrees is hotter then ya oven (what?)
I'ma New Yorker, but I sound Southern
And we sip DP 'till the Don stop bubblin' (uh-huh)
After we play, okay, go to ya husband

(Uh-huh)
I know you like my style (uh-huh)
But how much do you like my style? (uh-huh)
You like how I break it down (uh-huh)
Wanna get rich I'll show you how (uh-huh)
I know you like my style (uh-huh)
But how much do you like my style? (uh-huh)
You like how I break it down (uh-huh)
Wanna get rich I'll show you how (uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh)

Em said you gon' like my style
Dre said you gon' like my style
I said you gon' like my style (uh-huh)
You will like how I break it down

You're not really, really ready
The drama will have ya ass in trauma, boy
You're not really, really ready
My knife flip open and then I gets to pokin'
You're not really, really ready
Them shells start poppin' and bodies get to droppin'
You're not really, really ready

You think ya ready, ya not
Really, really ready, ready

Overall Meaning

In "Love My Style", Tony Yayo talks about his style and his way of making money. He believes that people like his style and how he breaks things down. He starts by saying that he can teach anyone how to turn themselves into a rich person. He then goes on to describe himself as the original don dada who nobody can stop. He mentions the people who have tried to play him and how his wrath is shady. He ends up telling people that they can't stop him no matter how hard they try.

Tony Yayo then talks about his way of getting women. He says that he has a way with words, and he likes women with curves. He is a bachelor and wants people to know that he makes hits about what he does in his leisure time. Yayo goes on to say that people can't see G-Unit gang, and they try to be like them. He mentions that groupie hoes from the hood try to flirt with them, and he makes it clear that he is the one that they love. He talks about how he is family with his cousins and how they kiss. Yayo then ends the song by saying that people are not really, really ready for him and his style.

Line by Line Meaning

I know you like my style
I know that you enjoy my unique demeanor and mannerisms

You like how I break it down
You appreciate how I articulate my thoughts and express myself

Wanna get rich I'll show you how
If you want to make money, I can teach you how to do it

On ya mark, get set, let's go, switch the flow
Let's start the process, be alert and adopt a new, different approach to it

Teach ya how to turn Yayo into dough
I will enlighten you on ways to make significant income

The original don dada, nobody bomb harder
I am the boss, a pioneer and no one has more impact than me

Ya heard what I said boy, I'm hot, I'm hot
You cannot deny that I am supremely talented and in-demand

The hoodrats they say "He so crazy"
People from my neighborhood think I'm amazing

The snitches they say "He tried to spray me"
People who try to rat on me have to face the consequence of their actions

That's what you get for trying to play me
If you try to deceive or manipulate me, you will face the consequences

The aftermath and my wrath is so shady
Even when I'm done with you, there will be repercussions and you will never know what's coming

No matter how you try you can't stop it
Regardless of your efforts, you cannot hinder my progress

I catch ya stunting in the Bentley Coupé cockpit
If you pretend to be someone you're not, I will catch you doing it

If you a pimp why ya hoes stay outta pocket?
If you claim to be a pimp, why are your prostitutes not making as much money as they should?

Front and find out how my P-40 Glock hit
Try me and see how I react with a firearm on me

"50 you need some help?"
Curtis Jackson, do you require assistance?

Chill, Yayo I got this
It's okay, Yayo, I have everything under control

Where I'm from the D's tryin' to knock us
Where I come from, the police are always trying to arrest us

They swear to God that it's me selling the choppers
They falsely accuse me of being responsible for selling the firearms

Man, I ain't give them little niggas no product
I never actually provided them with any merchandise

The birds they say I got a way with words
The women say I have a gift for communicating

I be like "baby girl, I like them curves"
I often tell women that I am attracted to their well-defined body features

If ya not busy tonight then we can swerve
If you have no other plans tonight, we can hang out

I'mma bachelor, baby, fuck what you heard
I am currently single and not ready for a committed relationship

From the tellie in ten minutes I'll make you a believer
In less than ten minutes, I can convince you of my beliefs

Tongue touch ya, I'll have ya shakin' like you havin' a seizure
If I kiss you with my tongue, you will feel an intense sensation

I make hits about what I do in my leisure
My songs are inspired by my personal life and experiences

G-Unit gang, can't another clique out there see us
There is no clique or group that can rival our skill and success

Niggas lip sync the lyrics cause they wanna be us
Other rappers pretend to sing our lyrics because they admire us

Groupie hoes from the hood they be trying to G us
Women from my neighborhood often try to take advantage of our fame and status

Trying to holla at the kid every time they see us
They are always trying to hit on us whenever they see us

Girlfriend quit pretending, I'm the nigga ya love
Stop pretending and admit that you are in love with me

And I ain't got to say nothing, you know that I'm thugging
I don't have to say anything, you already know I am affiliated with a violent group

Put my hands on that ass and ya say that I'm bugging
When I touch you inappropriately, you accuse me of being crazy

We family, baby, kissing cousins
We are related to each other, and we can show our affection by kissing

Now look what the riff raff done drug in
Look at what sort of people are entering our lives now

For the cheese my degrees is hotter then ya oven
For money, I will do whatever it takes, and I am trained to withstand extra high temperatures

I'mma New Yorker, but I sound Southern
Although I am from New York, my accent sounds like a person from the southern United States

And we sip DP 'till the Don stop bubblin'
We drink Dom Perignon until the activity that we are indulging in comes to a halt

After we play, ok, go to ya husband
After we have fun, it's okay for you to return to your husband

Em said you gone like my style
Eminem told me you will appreciate my fashion sense

Dre said you gone like my style
Dr. Dre told me you will like my way of doing things

I said you gone like my style
I told you that you will enjoy my uniqueness

You gone like how I break it down
You will appreciate how I express my art form

You're not really, really ready
You are not fully prepared for the situation at hand

The drama will have ya ass in trauma, boy
If things go south, you will be badly affected by the situation

My knife flip open and then I gets to poking
I am ready to protect myself using a switchblade

Them shells start popping and bodies get to dropping
If there is conflict, gunfire will erupt and people will die

You think ya ready, ya not Really really ready
You might feel like you are prepared, but you are not truly ready for the situation at hand

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANA STINSON, CURTIS JACKSON, J. BERNARD

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