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Part 24: DJ Vlad Asks Tony Yayo: Did Kendrick "Ja Rule" Drake?
Part 22: Tony Yayo on Why He Never Apologized for Dissing Rappers Like J Cole Did with Kendrick
Part 1: Tony Yayo on Why He Came Back to VladTV: 60% of People Wanted Me Back, 40% Didn't
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Tony Yayo weighs in on controversial claims involving Top5, a known affiliate of Drake. Top5 recently threatened to shoot Kendrick Lamar if he ever visited Toronto. During the conversation, Yayo addresses the perceived rivalry between hip-hop giants Drake and Kendrick Lamar, likening it to the infamous G-Unit and Murder Inc. feud. While Vlad suggests that Kendrick might damage Drake's standing, similar to how 50 Cent impacted Ja Rule, Yayo disagrees, asserting that both artists maintain strong fanbases and can coexist successfully.
He elaborates on his belief that new releases from Drake and PartyNextDoor would be commercially successful, irrespective of Kendrick's influence. Yayo dismisses Ja Rule's legacy during the G-Unit era, arguing that stronger collaborations with Ashanti might have maintained Rule's career. Overall, Yayo's take suggests that while rivalries might stir discussions, great music ultimately transcends feuds, a perspective reflecting the ongoing tension in the hip-hop industry.
