Tony Yayo

Marvin Bernard (aka Tony Yayo) is a New York–based rapper and founding member of 50 Cent’s G-Unit crew. Throughout his career, Yayo has been embroiled in legal troubles and setbacks, including jail sentences for bail jumping and weapons charges. When G-Unit’s debut disc, the multi-platinum Beg for Mercy, was released in 2003, Yayo was serving a prison term and was only featured on two songs. His solo debut Thoughts of a Predicate Felon was trumpeted by the 2005 club hit “So Seductive,” a successful departure from the run-and-gun 'hood content.
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Let’s be honest: Tony Yayo’s rap career wouldn’t have gone anywhere without the assistance of 50. But Tony's shine was also aided by his criminal bona fides: 50 would frequently shout "Free Yayo" on tracks during Tony's incarceration for bail-jump...

Tony Yayo

Tony Yayo made his major-label debut on "Like My Style," though he was incarcerated when it was released. After G-Unit's Beg for Mercy collabo album, his crew's "Free Yayo" campaign kept his name alive. He was finally freed in 2004 and released hi...

Tony Yayo, Thoughts of a Predicate Felon

After the Unit kept his name alive during his time in prison, Yayo debuted with the much-delayed Thoughts of a Predicate Felon in 2005, led by the hit single "So Seductive." (Photo: G-Unit)

Tony Yayo on the bygone days of G-Unit records: 

"You know what’s crazy? It’s like when we didn’t have any money, things were better. When everybody got money, it’s like things just went downhill, so it’s like, I dunno, egos. I would love to see a G-Unit reunion…” (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Gett...

50 Cent Talks Possible G-Unit Reunion

The crew could possibly reunite once Fif is done promoting "Street King."

Slim the Mobster Slams 50 Cent in Twitter Rant

The Cali rapper alleges Fif is gay and working with the feds.
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