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.
Murder
Tony Yayo Lyrics
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New year, new money, nigga, new money, nigga
Most of these niggas just around for the perks
Fuck it, let 'em eat like Meechi
Money, pussy, power and work
When I die, bury me with my phone, nigga
'Cause I ain't leavin' clientele for these ho-niggas
It's 'bout makin' statements
Send my little nigga, Sly, through the AK shit
I own in a while like Seymour ?
Re-up quick, see more work
Yeah, I'm like a hippie in a past life
Me and my Crippy still high from last night
'Cause I'm a self-made gangsta
And you a self-centered wanksta
Ha, comin' to the wrong town
Pussy, pussy-nigga got shot
Long money, fuckin' none about
You be dead on the block
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
You be dead on the block
Yeah, yeah, yeah, mama tried to warn me
I was 'ddicted to the street life
Mama used to scorn me
Never in the fuckin' house, but so are street lights
Woo, red bandana-reppin'
Move around the town, man, Mel Gibson with the weapon
Diddy-boppin', got my cruise on when I'm steppin'
Nigga had to die, fuck it, hit him with the Wesson
I'm a get this money, motherfucker, I'm a ride out
Most these niggas frontin'
Leave 'em wet and get 'em dried out
Movin' and shootin', nigga, the battleground
Everythin' you seein', better back it up
.45Th on my waist, had to back 'em up
Click-class, then I throw 'em in the Caddy trunk
Move around the town, homie, like got shit to prove
I ain't got no life, I ain't got shit to lose
A, comin' to the wrong town
Pussy, pussy-nigga got shot
Long money, fuckin' none about
You be dead on the block
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
You be dead on the block
My nigga, y'all want a four-door, 'scule vision
I ain't even lookin' through a full scope
You trippin', nigga think his life is a baggage claim
Strap a fuckin' bomb to a passenger, now it's half a plane
Your destination was final
Your camp was never concentrated on the lyrics
So was death on a rival
Athena means that I'm Theano, blood embedded with tribal
Native who made it to save the day, a reign's like a cycle
A page out the Bible, break it like a paper with typos
I plead insanity, you know that I'm the range on our rifles
I'm all Michaels, Michael Myers, Michael Jackson
Moonwalkin' in your bitch
Now she chiropractin', drive her legs in
It's so fortunate I'm scorchin' shit
It's apparent you're embarrassed
When I take off with your audience
Accordin' to the papers
And the statements you was caught up in
You faker than Jamaicans in Half-Baked
There's somethin' wrong with 'em
A, comin' to the wrong town
Pussy, pussy-nigga got shot
Long money, fuckin' none about
You be dead on the block
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
You be dead on the block
The lyrics to Tony Yayo's song "Murder in 2-3" portray a ruthless and gangsta lifestyle, where money, sex, and murder are the three pillars that dominate his life. The first few lines of the song introduce the listeners to a new year and new money, indicating that Tony Yayo is moving forward in life with a more significant amount of wealth. In the following lines, Yayo states that most people around him are there to enjoy the perks but also mentions things like money, pussy, power, and work. Yayo seems to have a reputation for being a self-made gangsta, which might have been challenging to other individuals in the industry. He also throws shade on individuals who are self-centered and refer to themselves as gangsters.
Throughout the song, Yayo's references to guns, gangsta life in the streets, and death give the impression that he is not afraid of losing his life. He mentions that he wants to be buried with his phone so that his clients can still reach him even after his death. This suggests that Yayo is highly committed to his business and clientele. From "Sly shooting through the AK" to "movin' and shootin'," Yayo portrays himself as someone who is always ready to shoot in self-defense.
The tone of the song is dark, and the lyrics talk about a gang culture where one wrong move can cost you your life. The song's chorus highlights the three essential aspects of Yayo's life: money, sex, and murder, and he warns the listeners that they will be dead on the block if they do not watch out. The song's last few lines depict Yayo's arrogance towards his opponents, indicating that he is confident in his abilities and the superiority of his gang.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, 2015, nigga
Tony Yayo is signaling the start of a new year, 2015, with this statement
New year, new money, nigga, new money, nigga
Tony Yayo is going into the new year with the intent of earning more money
Most of these niggas just around for the perks
Tony Yayo believes that most people don't want to put in real effort to earn their rewards and instead rely on 'perks'
Fuck it, let 'em eat like Meechi
Tony Yayo is dismissing those individuals who rely on 'perks' and giving them permission to continue their lazy ways and eat like Meechi, who represents someone who doesn't have much but is trying to make the most of what they do have
Money, pussy, power and work
Tony Yayo believes that success consists of wealth, sex, influence, and hard work
When I die, bury me with my phone, nigga
Tony Yayo is so focused on business that he wants to be buried with his phone, which represents his drive to succeed
'Cause I ain't leavin' clientele for these ho-niggas
Tony Yayo won't let anyone interfere with his clients' needs or take them away from him
Industry today ain't about winnin' or losin'
Tony Yayo sees the industry as no longer being about winning and losing, but rather about making a statement or having an impact
It's 'bout makin' statements
Tony Yayo believes that success is all about making a statement or leaving an impact
Send my little nigga, Sly, through the AK shit
Tony Yayo is sending his associate, Sly, to handle automatic weapon transactions
I own in a while like Seymour ?
This line is unclear and the meaning is unknown
Re-up quick, see more work
Tony Yayo wants to quickly re-up on his supplies to see more work done
Yeah, I'm like a hippie in a past life
Tony Yayo is saying that he is like a hippie from a past life because he would prefer peace and love instead of violence and money
Me and my Crippy still high from last night
Tony Yayo appears to be high with someone named Crippy
'Cause I'm a self-made gangsta
Tony Yayo is a self-made gangsta, meaning he became a gangsta through his own hard work and dedication
And you a self-centered wanksta
Tony Yayo is putting himself in contrast with people who aren't as dedicated as him and just like to front
Ha, comin' to the wrong town
Tony Yayo is suggesting that enemies who come to his town are likely to get hurt
Pussy, pussy-nigga got shot
Tony Yayo is saying that when enemies come to his town, they will be shot because they are 'pussy'
Long money, fuckin' none about
Tony Yayo doesn't care about short-term profits and is focused on earning long-term wealth
You be dead on the block
Enemies who come to Tony Yayo's block will die
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
Tony Yayo's focuses on making money, having sex, and committing murder
Yeah, yeah, yeah, mama tried to warn me
Tony Yayo's mother tried to warn him about getting involved in street life
I was 'ddicted to the street life
Tony Yayo had an addiction to the street life
Mama used to scorn me
Tony Yayo's mother used to criticize him for getting involved in street life
Never in the fuckin' house, but so are street lights
Tony Yayo wasn't home often and was always out on the streets
Woo, red bandana-reppin'
Tony Yayo is wearing a red bandana, which may signify his affiliation with a certain gang
Move around the town, man, Mel Gibson with the weapon
Tony Yayo is adept at handling a weapon, much like Mel Gibson's characters in action films
Diddy-boppin', got my cruise on when I'm steppin'
Tony Yayo is confident and feels good about himself as he moves around with a sense of swagger
Nigga had to die, fuck it, hit him with the Wesson
Tony Yayo is willing to kill enemies with his gun, identified as a Wesson
I'm a get this money, motherfucker, I'm a ride out
Tony Yayo is determined to make money and isn't going to let anything stop him
Most these niggas frontin'
Tony Yayo believes that most people are fake and just trying to put on a good front
Leave 'em wet and get 'em dried out
Tony Yayo is saying his enemies will be left wet with blood and then dried out, meaning he will finish them off
Movin' and shootin', nigga, the battleground
Tony Yayo identifies the streets as a battleground where movement and shooting are key
Everythin' you seein', better back it up
Tony Yayo is warning people to back up from what they're seeing because it could get dangerous
.45Th on my waist, had to back 'em up
Tony Yayo has a .45 caliber weapon on his waist that he could use to back up his words
Click-class, then I throw 'em in the Caddy trunk
Tony Yayo shoots his enemies, then disposes of them by putting them in the trunk of his Cadillac
Move around the town, homie, like got shit to prove
Tony Yayo moves around with purpose, acting like he always has something to prove
I ain't got no life, I ain't got shit to lose
Tony Yayo has nothing to lose and is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed
My nigga, y'all want a four-door, 'scule vision
Tony Yayo and his associates want a luxury car with four doors that symbolizes their success
I ain't even lookin' through a full scope
Tony Yayo doesn't need a full scope because he has a natural ability to see and identify what he needs to focus on
You trippin', nigga think his life is a baggage claim
Tony Yayo thinks people are foolish if they believe that life will just give them what they want, like a specific piece of luggage coming down a baggage claim conveyor
Strap a fuckin' bomb to a passenger, now it's half a plane
Tony Yayo is suggesting that by strapping a bomb to a passenger, half of a plane can be destroyed, signifying his potential to cause a lot of harm
Your destination was final
Tony Yayo is saying that people's final destination in life is death
Your camp was never concentrated on the lyrics
Tony Yayo is saying that people's enemies were never focused on the lyrics or rhymes they spit, meaning their focus was misplaced and they should have been more worried about real life dangers
So was death on a rival
Tony Yayo is saying that death will come to an enemy who focused on the wrong thing
Athena means that I'm Theano, blood embedded with tribal
This line is unclear and the meaning is unknown
Native who made it to save the day, a reign's like a cycle
Tony Yayo is saying he is like a native who has risen to the top and can save the day, and that his reign is cyclical and will repeat itself
A page out the Bible, break it like a paper with typos
Tony Yayo is saying that he uses the Bible as inspiration and is able to adapt it to his purposes, like how he could correct a page with typos
I plead insanity, you know that I'm the range on our rifles
Tony Yayo is saying that he is crazy and has the ability to use a rifle to hit anything at any range
I'm all Michaels, Michael Myers, Michael Jackson
Tony Yayo is using the common first name 'Michael' to compare himself to three different individuals: Michael Jordan, Michael Myers, and Michael Jackson, who all have different attributes that he relates to
Moonwalkin' in your bitch
Tony Yayo is suggesting that he is having sex with someone's girlfriend, symbolically 'moonwalking' through the situation
Now she chiropractin', drive her legs in
Tony Yayo is saying that he is having sex so intensely that his partner's body is sore and in need of chiropractic treatment, while still being aroused.
It's so fortunate I'm scorchin' shit
Tony Yayo is fortunate that he's able to sell drugs and commit other crimes without being caught
It's apparent you're embarrassed
Tony Yayo is saying that his enemies are embarrassed because of his success and how easily he's able to overcome them
When I take off with your audience
Tony Yayo is saying that when he becomes popular, his enemies will lose their supporters to him
Accordin' to the papers
Tony Yayo is saying that the news and media portray him in a certain way
And the statements you was caught up in
Tony Yayo is saying that his enemies have also done bad things and made statements about them
You faker than Jamaicans in Half-Baked
Tony Yayo is insulting his enemies by comparing their fake behavior to Jamaicans in the film Half-Baked
There's somethin' wrong with 'em
Tony Yayo is suggesting there is something mentally wrong or flawed with his enemies
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
Tony Yayo remains focused on money, sex, and murder as he says at the beginning of the song
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
Tony Yayo repeats these three main priorities in his life
All I know is money, sex and money, murder
Tony Yayo ends the song on this same refrain, highlighting his commitment to these things
You be dead on the block
Tony Yayo is suggesting that those who don't prioritize money, sex, and murder will be killed on the block
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Written by: Marvin Bernard
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@JpDaGeneral
Yayo blacked out on this jawn 😂😂🔥
@downey416Toronto
legendary freestyle I remember this since I was a little kid
@stillgotyourmom
,,Yayo is a clip inserdah!" 😂😂
@g-dub5272
Yayo absolutely went off!!!! 😈
@BlackEffect
G-Dub 85 FACTS
@ggonzo669
He def did. Then got destroyed by the lox
@gorrilaunit4417
Yayooooo Gunitttttt
@jrkinley
Yayo was wilding on this 😂
@jizzlerealrecognizereal4597
Man this Yayo was GOINNNN CRAZYYY!!!!!
@ericwestbrook1083
YAYO was raw AF