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Tony Yayo responded to 50 Cent’s current assertion that Eminem has had a larger affect on hip-hop than JAY-Z, stating that he concurs with his fellow G-Unit member.
In an interview with VladTV, Yayo made the remarks whereas discussing his admiration for legendary residents of Queens, New York, Nas and Giant Professor.
The dialogue then turned to 50’s opinions on the continuing Eminem vs. JAY-Z Hip Hop dominance controversy, with Tony Yayo supporting the previous.
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He acknowledged Hov’s greatness although, saying he knew why he was known as the G.O.A.T.
“I imply, for me, I would say I’d agree ’trigger he made the most important influence on my profession,” Yayo mentioned of Slim Shady. “For me, I have a look at Eminem — I imply, any artist that sells 16 million information, that’s primary.
“However I can see why folks put JAY-Z primary ’trigger, you recognize, this man rhymed with Biggie Smalls, he rhymed with Biggie backwards and forwards, ‘Laborious Knock Life,’ stuffed out arenas. Can’t take no accolades from JAY-Z or Eminem.”
He added: “However I don’t know. If you have a look at these lists, to me, it’s onerous to essentially determine who’s primary, who’s this, who’s that. However so long as you’re on the listing, I guess it’s all good.”
Jamal Crawford, a former NBA participant, in contrast Eminem and JAY-Z on Shaquille O’Neal’s The Huge Podcast with Shaq, the place the three-time Sixth Man of the 12 months mentioned his favourite basketball gamers. This comparability sparked 50 Cent to make his preliminary declare.
“That’s why my 5, the dominance outweighs the quantity. Like, JAY-Z’s impact on Hip Hop is larger than any album gross sales that Eminem may have, you see what I’m saying? That’s simply the way it goes,” Crawford mentioned to Shaq, who initially disagreed.