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In a heated debate with DJ Vlad, Tony Yayo vociferously defended his stance on the Mount Rushmore of Def Jam artists, leading to a pointed exchange. Vlad referenced L.L. Cool J's picks for Def Jam's Mount Rushmore, including L.L. himself, Public Enemy, Slick Rick, and the Beastie Boys. Tony Yayo quickly countered, questioning the omission of Run-D.M.C., a group managed by Russell Simmons. Despite Vlad’s correction that Run-D.M.C. was never on Def Jam’s label, Yayo felt their legacy was intertwined with Def Jam’s history.
The discussion became more intense when Vlad suggested DMX and Jay-Z deserved a place on Def Jam's Mount Rushmore. Yayo vehemently argued that comparing artists from different eras was unfair, insisting on a distinction between the '80s and '90s. He stressed the importance of appreciating each era on its own merits. The passionate exchange showcased a fundamental disagreement: while Yayo called for era-specific recognition, Vlad maintained that legacy and consistency should transcend decades.
