Tony Yayo returns to VladTV for a wide-ranging conversation covering beef, business, music, and longevity in the rap game. Yayo breaks down why he took his time responding to Jim Jones and explains how hate, negativity, and online chatter actually motivate him to stay focused. He speaks on his strategic approach to social media promotion, showing love to those who support him while using criticism as fuel. Yayo highlights his growing business ventures, including his dispensary in Queens and a potential expansion into Shreveport, while also reflecting on the challenges and opportunities in the cannabis industry. He discusses the role he’s played in bringing major stories and talent to 50 Cent, and how Max B’s release could shift energy in the culture. The conversation also touches on the hype around the Blueface vs. Swaggy P boxing match and how celebrity fights shape the entertainment landscape. Tony Yayo also looks back on key moments in his music career, including recording sessions with Juvenile and Eminem, and the difficulty of accessing studios after 50 Cent’s shooting changed the way the industry treated G-Unit. He reflects on 50 Cent’s rise, the long-term influence of gang culture, and the struggles faced by artists like Lil Durk and Antonio Brown. Throughout the interview, Yayo emphasizes the importance of staying humble, staying consistent, and keeping long-term goals at the center of everything he does. 00:00 – Tony Yayo’s 19th VladTV Interview Intro 00:25 – 50 Cent Says Tony Yayo Took Too Long to Respond to Jim Jones 00:33 – Yayo on Hate as Motivation & “Jomo for the Promo” 01:40 – G-Unit Always Being the “Bad Guys” & Global Legacy 03:30 – Yayo Talks Dispensary Moves, Gilgo Killer Story & Big Business with 50 Cent 05:22 – Memphis Bleek, N.O.R.E. & Jay‑Z Comments: “Promo Campaign” Claims 06:08 – Yayo on Jim Jones Beef, Jealousy & Being on Private Jets Overseas 07:58 – Touring the Swiss Alps, Canadian Dates & G‑Unit Brand as “Louis Vuitton of Rap Groups” 10:36 – Vlad Asks: Who Wins a Verzuz – Tony Yayo or Memphis Bleek? 12:42 – 50, Diddy, Jay‑Z: The Three “Big Dogs” Putting People in Position 15:18 – Industry Politics, N.O.R.E., Drink Champs & Podcast Deal Offers 19:52 – Akademiks Confronted by Jim Jones & What If Yayo Meets Jim Backstage? 22:58 – Taxstone, Troy Ave & Why Yayo Avoids Certain Events 24:39 – From Rikers Island to Rap: Yayo on Jail, the Streets & Not Glorifying Prison 25:24 – Max B Is Home: Why Tony Yayo Calls Him One of His Favorite Rappers 28:44 – Did Max B Cooperate? Wack 100 Allegations & Yayo on “Paperwork” Culture 30:10 – 75‑Year Sentences, Snitching Debates & Street Codes in 2025 32:35 – Do Fans Still Care About “Snitching”? Gunna, Troy Ave & Street Cred vs. Good Music 35:24 – Tony Yayo’s Cannabis Empire: Dispensaries, Brands & Cannabis Tours 37:39 – Blueface Is Free, Viral Drama & Why Fans Love Hip Hop Beef 40:19 – Blueface vs. Nick Young (Swaggy P) Boxing: Yayo Places a $3,000 Bet 43:35 – Jake Paul, Gervonta Davis & How Marketing Changed Modern Boxing 46:30 – Diddy’s Federal Prison Time, Tickets, Hooch & Extending Your Bid 49:30 – Maserati Fox Stories, Queens Street Politics & How Beef Never Dies 54:56 – 50 Cent, Bulletproof Trucks & How Hip Hop Police Targeted G‑Unit 1:01:28 – Fat Joe Says 50 Cent Beef Cost Him Millions: Endorsements & Corporate Fear 1:09:32 – Juvenile Says He Helped 50 Cent Get Eminem Deal – Yayo Responds 1:11:26 – No Limit vs. Cash Money: Master P, Birdman & Lil Wayne Missing from Verzuz 1:13:37 – Who Can Beat Jay‑Z in a Verzuz? Drake, Nas, 50 Cent & Catalog Debates
