Tony Yayo Hosts 'Busted,' Says He's Weary Of Recession

J-Banks · 10-03-2008, 04:54 PM

Tony Yayo Hosts "Busted," Says He's Weary Of Recession
October 3rd, 2008 | Author: Jake Paine

As a rapper, performer and Hip Hop industry celebrity, Tony Yayo has long been considered an entertainer. MTV certainly thought so, and has enlisted the G-Unit member to host their docu-reality show, Busted, which chronicles arrests made for silly and outrageous circumstances, all caught on video.

Part of tomorrow's special programming, billed as "Cell Block Saturday," beginning at 5:30 pm EST, the once-incarcerated Yayo will host the 7pm EST airing of the show.

Tony told HipHopDX Friday afternoon that he isn't trying to exploit getting arrested, at least in a present tense. "When a kid is actually getting locked up, I'm not gonna be there to joke on him. I'm gonna be there to actually try to help. When you look back at old footage though, I laugh at that 'cause that's old."

Often seen with G-Unit cohorts Lloyd Banks and 50 Cent, Yayo added on the solo opportunities like this that have been provided. "I've always been going back and forth into the MTV building, and just making relationships off of 50 [Cent]." Taking focus away from Busted to more general speaking, Yayo further added, "[He] gives us so many opportunities. That's why, when people flip on him, I kinda don't understand - like The Game and [Young] Buck situation. A lot of people look on the outside and say, 'Why's 50 like that? Why'd he do that them?' But Fif gives us opportunities that we would've never had in life."

He also joked that this relationship put him in unusual circles. "I was on the red carpet for Righteous Kill; [former New York City mayor] Rudy Giuliani walked by me. Me being from the streets, that's crazy, 'cause he messed up the eyes. It was amazing."

Tony Yayo then spoke freely about the present economic recession. Joking, he began, "I heard P Diddy say something [about the recession]; I'm trying to keep my area code the same." In Tony's eyes, this makes his music and message that much more relevant in these challenging economic times. "When we started G-Unit, me, [Lloyd] Banks and 50, doing Southside 134, all we knew was drugs and violence. That's what we rhymed about - stuff that we was going through, the harsh realities of life that people are still going through. With this recession right now, trust me, the streets are even [hungrier]. Rappers beware, you can't even wear big jewelry in the streets like that - not in New York City."

Adding about his recent mixtape S.O.D. [click to listen], Yayo explained he watched his longtime bandmate and mentor and was inspired. "I decided to get up off my butt, and just work hard...I just feel like I gotta go hard again." Understanding the Internet, Yayo added that the energy he gets from online fans drives him. "Everything I do, will be through the Internet, through ThisIs50.com and yours."

Lastly, confirming that both Dr. Dre and Eminem have a creative hand in Before I Self Destruct, 50 Cent's upcoming album, G-Unit is also promised a feature on what-may-be 50's parting shot from Interscope. "Of course you'll hear something from us."

Tony Yayo's next mixtape, Black Friday, will be arriving within the next six months via ThisIs50.com.

Source: Hiphopdx

RickStyles · 10-03-2008, 04:55 PM

Yayo = GOAT.

Tha Unit On Top · 10-03-2008, 05:14 PM

Did that say his next tape will be within 6 months? Thats a long ass time, but if the tape is called Black Friday, thats the day after Thanksgiving, that should be when the Black Friday tape drops right?

em50achilles · 10-03-2008, 06:22 PM

he droppin in november and banks droppin haloween havoc on haloween

BlackBauer · 10-03-2008, 06:38 PM

Black Friday may be as early as the 23rd and as late as the 29th of November so they probably made a typo.. it should be 6 weeks instead of 6 months lol

Freddy Ruger · 10-03-2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickStyles

Yayo = GOAT.

ur buggin

Wiggles Tha Don · 10-03-2008, 07:23 PM

lol i was watchin MTV nd the narrator talkin bout the 'Busted' Marathon said Tony YeaYo which is funny he didnt want to say yayo or he jus couldnt pronounce his name right & smh at these ma fuckas callin Yayo GOAT......Soulja Boy >> yayo

Mateo Ness · 10-03-2008, 07:24 PM

props........

Tha Unit On Top · 10-03-2008, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackBauer

Black Friday may be as early as the 23rd and as late as the 29th of November so they probably made a typo.. it should be 6 weeks instead of 6 months lol

Tru, cause if you gonna name it Black Friday, you gonna drop it on or around Black Friday, so they probably meant 6 weeks.

bookert · 10-03-2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiggles Tha Don

lol i was watchin MTV nd the narrator talkin bout the 'Busted' Marathon said Tony YeaYo which is funny he didnt want to say yayo or he jus couldnt pronounce his name right & smh at these ma fuckas callin Yayo GOAT......Soulja Boy >> yayo

given that his name is a drug reference in itself I think MTV purposely is mispronouncing his name

stillerfan82 · 10-04-2008, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickStyles

Yayo = GOAT.

Sparks37 · 10-04-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Banks

Tony Yayo's next mixtape, Black Friday, will be arriving within the next six months via ThisIs50.com.

"S.O.D." was really good ; can't wait !!

propz for the info

Young Justice · 10-04-2008, 01:25 PM

YAYYYYYOOOOO, propz, real talk!

GMNRecordsCT3 · 10-04-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickStyles

Yayo = GOAT.

you=FAG

Tha Unit On Top · 10-04-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMNRecordsCT3

you=FAG

Come on b, you smarter than that, the kid is tryin to be funny by saying Yayo is the GOAT, either that or he really is fucking nuts and thinks that, but more likely he is fucking around, cause I like Yayo, think he makes some hot street joints, but the term GOAT and Yayo shouldnt even be allowed in the same sentence, shit, the same thread.

SOUTH HARLEMITE · 10-05-2008, 12:49 AM

dat shit alright, i just herd it off datpiff, but yayo dat niga doe, no dout

Aftermath2150 · 10-05-2008, 01:17 PM

I just feel Tony Yayo ruins almost ever G-Unit track he hops onto..

Blizzy · 10-05-2008, 05:00 PM

SOD is a good mixtape...if he could stregthen his 16's then he'll be fire...

10-03-2008, 04:54 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	Tony Yayo Hosts 'Busted,' Says He's Weary Of Recession Tony Yayo Hosts 'Busted,' Says He's Weary Of Recession Tony Yayo Hosts "Busted," Says He's Weary Of Recession October 3rd, 2008 \| Author: Jake Paine As a rapper, performer and Hip Hop industry celebrity, Tony Yayo has long been considered an entertainer. MTV certainly thought so, and has enlisted the G-Unit member to host their docu-reality show, Busted, which chronicles arrests made for silly and outrageous circumstances, all caught on video. Part of tomorrow's special programming, billed as "Cell Block Saturday," beginning at 5:30 pm EST, the once-incarcerated Yayo will host the 7pm EST airing of the show. Tony told HipHopDX Friday afternoon that he isn't trying to exploit getting arrested, at least in a present tense. "When a kid is actually getting locked up, I'm not gonna be there to joke on him. I'm gonna be there to actually try to help. When you look back at old footage though, I laugh at that 'cause that's old." Often seen with G-Unit cohorts Lloyd Banks and 50 Cent, Yayo added on the solo opportunities like this that have been provided. "I've always been going back and forth into the MTV building, and just making relationships off of 50 [Cent]." Taking focus away from Busted to more general speaking, Yayo further added, "[He] gives us so many opportunities. That's why, when people flip on him, I kinda don't understand - like The Game and [Young] Buck situation. A lot of people look on the outside and say, 'Why's 50 like that? Why'd he do that them?' But Fif gives us opportunities that we would've never had in life." He also joked that this relationship put him in unusual circles. "I was on the red carpet for Righteous Kill; [former New York City mayor] Rudy Giuliani walked by me. Me being from the streets, that's crazy, 'cause he messed up the eyes. It was amazing." Tony Yayo then spoke freely about the present economic recession. Joking, he began, "I heard P Diddy say something [about the recession]; I'm trying to keep my area code the same." In Tony's eyes, this makes his music and message that much more relevant in these challenging economic times. "When we started G-Unit, me, [Lloyd] Banks and 50, doing Southside 134, all we knew was drugs and violence. That's what we rhymed about - stuff that we was going through, the harsh realities of life that people are still going through. With this recession right now, trust me, the streets are even [hungrier]. Rappers beware, you can't even wear big jewelry in the streets like that - not in New York City." Adding about his recent mixtape S.O.D. [click to listen], Yayo explained he watched his longtime bandmate and mentor and was inspired. "I decided to get up off my butt, and just work hard...I just feel like I gotta go hard again." Understanding the Internet, Yayo added that the energy he gets from online fans drives him. "Everything I do, will be through the Internet, through ThisIs50.com and yours." Lastly, confirming that both Dr. Dre and Eminem have a creative hand in Before I Self Destruct, 50 Cent's upcoming album, G-Unit is also promised a feature on what-may-be 50's parting shot from Interscope. "Of course you'll hear something from us." Tony Yayo's next mixtape, Black Friday, will be arriving within the next six months via ThisIs50.com. Source: Hiphopdx __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

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Wiggles Tha Don Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 645 Repped: 277 Repped 390 Times in 61 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	lol i was watchin MTV nd the narrator talkin bout the 'Busted' Marathon said Tony YeaYo which is funny he didnt want to say yayo or he jus couldnt pronounce his name right & smh at these ma fuckas callin Yayo GOAT......Soulja Boy >> yayo __________________ SSMB Number: 5284-1087-8095

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