Tony Yayo dismissed any possibility of facing off against Memphis Bleek in a Verzuz battle, firmly believing it wouldn’t be a fair matchup.
During an interview with Vlad TV, DJ Vlad sparked the conversation by comparing Yayo and Bleek’s roles in legendary New York rap crews, but the G-Unit rapper didn’t entertain the idea for long.
At 47, Yayo quickly shut down the proposition, expressing his disbelief.
“This is really ‘get the f— out of here Vlad’ sh–,” he said. “I know a lot of n—as look at Yayo as the underdog, but when you hear me on freestyles and mixtapes, I went to jail for like a year-and-a-half when sh– started to pop. So you know the politics of the game. We’re the most hated.”
Yayo continued by emphasizing his readiness to perform on Verzuz while claiming such a battle wouldn’t even make sense. He cited hits like “So Seductive” and “I Don’t Love Hoes” which remain relevant, showcasing his influence.
“N—as know I show up and show out on them Verzuz. But come on, bro, you can’t be serious. No way. A record like ‘So Seductive’ and ‘I Don’t Love Hoes’ are still playing.”
The rapper also reflected on his global success and enduring legacy, performing worldwide and continuing to tour with his extensive catalog spanning over two decades.
He mentioned achievements like independently selling merchandise powered by the G-Unit name and even visiting Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, further adding that he has nothing left to prove in the rap game.
Yayo’s solo debut, “Thoughts Of A Predicate Felon”, topped charts in 2005, landing at #2 on the Billboard 200. “So Seductive,” its lead single featuring 50 Cent, earned a spot in the Hot 100’s top 50. Additionally, G-Unit albums like “Beg For Mercy” and “Terminate On Sight” both debuted in the Billboard 200’s top five.
