EXCLUSIVE: Tony Yayo: NY Hip-Hop Would Be in Better Shape if Pop Smoke Didn't Get Killed

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Tony Yayo recently shared his thoughts about the current state of New York hip-hop and the impact of Pop Smoke's untimely death. Speaking with Vlad, he reminisced about the rich tradition of fashion and swagger in New York, highlighting the influence of past hip-hop legends like Run-D.M.C. and their impact on trends. Yayo emphasized that New York artists have always brought a unique flair to the scene, which was exemplified by Pop Smoke. Yayo reflects on Pop Smoke's cultural influence and believes that Pop Smoke had a distinctive ability to create hit records and that his presence had a significant potential to elevate New York's hip-hop scene even further. Yayo asserts that had Pop Smoke not been tragically killed, New York hip-hop would have been in a much stronger position today.