Tony Yayo Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

Publish date: 2024-05-02

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Tony Yayo Biography

Tony Yayo is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on March 31, 1978 in New York City, New York State, United States. New York-based rapper who gained attention as a part of 50 Cent‘s rap collective G-Unit. His 2005 debut album, Thoughts of a Predicate Felon, reached number two on US charts.

He became longtime friends with G-Unit founders 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks.

Marvin Bernard (born March 31, 1978), better known by his stage name Tony Yayo is an American rapper and hype man. Yayo is best known as one third of the hip-hop group G-Unit, a group he formed with his childhood friends 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks. Yayo released his debut studio album, Thoughts of a Predicate Felon, in 2005, which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. He is currently signed to 50 Cent’s record label G-Unit Records, and serves as the CEO to the label G-Unit Philly. He is also signed with EMI to release his second untitled album. His stage name is derived from the 1983 film Scarface, referencing the main character Tony Montana, and Yayo, the slang word for cocaine.

Along with 50 Cent, Yayo was arrested on December 31, 2002 for weapons possession. He had a Glock 20 handgun and a Colt AR-15 in the trunk of his car. When police discovered that Yayo had an outstanding warrant for a previous charge, Yayo was sentenced for bail jumping and spent all of 2003 in prison. Yayo served time in the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility and was paroled on January 8, 2004. The next day, he was arrested for possessing a forged passport and served time in federal prison until February 24, 2004. When Yayo was incarcerated, G-Unit and Eminem began a campaign called “Free Yayo”. Yayo has said he was unaware of all the attention the campaign was getting until he saw Eminem wearing a “Free Yayo” T Shirt on stage at the 2003 Grammy Awards. The first song Yayo appeared on after being released from prison was “Ain’t No Click'” from Lloyd Banks’ debut album The Hunger For More on June 2004.

He has a daughter, Maniyah and a son, London.

NameTony Yayo
First NameTony
Last NameYayo
OccupationRapper
BirthdayMarch 31
Birth Year1978
Place of BirthNew York City
Home TownNew York State
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignAries
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Maniyah Bernard

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Though his appearances on numerous mixtapes during and upon his release from prison announced his return on a street level, it was not until the release of his debut single, “So Seductive” featuring 50 Cent, that Yayo received widespread recognition. In August 2005, Tony Yayo released his debut studio album, Thoughts of a Predicate Felon, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.

Tony Yayo Net Worth

Tony Yayo is one of the richest Rapper from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tony Yayo's net worth $6 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Born Marvin Bernard, he was incarcerated twice: once in 2003 for having a Glock 20 handgun and a Colt AR 15 in the trunk of his car, and again in 2004 for having a forged passport.

His stage name is inspired by Al Pacino‘s character in the 1983 film Scarface.

Yayo was born Marvin Bernard on March 31, 1978 in South Jamaica, Queens to Haitian parents, the youngest of three children. Bernard’s parents divorced when he was 16. As a child, he met his lifelong friends Lloyd Banks and 50 Cent, and the trio eventually formed a group, G-Unit, and began working on music together, releasing a number of mixtapes in the early 2000s, including 2002’s 50 Cent is the Future, No Mercy, No Fear, and God’s Plan.

Net Worth$6 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeRapper
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

On July 24, 2007, Tony Yayo attended a court hearing regarding his alleged assault. The prosecution offered him a nine-month prison sentence if he pleaded guilty which he rejected.

On April 18, 2007, the house of Tony Yayo’s mother was “sprayed with bullets”. The attack is believed to be in connection with Tony Yayo’s house arrest. Yayo references the attack on the G-Unit song “Straight Out of Southside”, off T.O.S., the group’s second album.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Tony Yayo height 6 ft 0 in Tony weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 0 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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While Yayo was incarcerated in 2003, G-Unit boss 50 Cent was granted his own record label, “G-Unit Records” by Interscope after the success his debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. 50 immediately signed G-Unit members Yayo and Lloyd Banks to the label, and eventually Young Buck was signed and added to the group as the official fourth member. G-Unit released their first official group album Beg for Mercy in November 2003, which went on to be certified 4x Platinum in the United States of America. The album was released whilst Yayo was in prison serving time on weapons charges, but Yayo was still featured on the album. The second G-Unit album T.O.S: Terminate on Sight was released in July 2008 and went on to sell 102,000 copies in the first week.

On March 24, 2007, Tony Yayo was arrested for allegedly assaulting the 14-year-old son of Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond. Tony Yayo and 50 Cent were accused of approaching the child, with members of their entourage, and pushing him against a nearby wall. This was when Tony Yayo reportedly slapped the boy several times and said “Fuck Czar Entertainment”. Tony Yayo has pleaded “not guilty” and 50 Cent has since proven his innocence with video footage showing him at his Connecticut mansion at the time of the alleged incident.

Who is Tony Yayo Dating?

According to our records, Tony Yayo is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Tony Yayo’s is not dating anyone.

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Tony Yayo made his first court appearance on the morning of April 25, 2007 in New York. The case was adjourned to July 24. Tony Yayo’s lawyer has expressed his belief that Yayo is innocent and commented on the situation in an interview with MTV:

Facts & Trivia

Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tony Yayo celebrates birthday on March 31 of every year.

Prosecutors dropped the charges in February 2008. The mother of Rosemond’s son sued 50 Cent and Yayo two months later.

Why is Tony Yayo jailed?

Yayo is now being held in federal custody at a prison in New York City for possession of a forged instrument. He had a preliminary hearing last week that set another hearing date for February 24. Because he is accused of violating federal law, his case is being handled by both state and federal authorities.

How much is Tony Yayo worth 2020?

Tony Yayo net worth: Tony Yayo is an American rapper who has a net worth of $4 million. Tony Yayo was born Marvin Bernard in South Jamaica, Queens, NY, in March 1978. He is best known for being part of the hip group G-Unit along with 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks, and Young Buck.

How old is the rapper Tony Yayo?

50 years (March 31, 1972)

Who did Tony Yayo slap?

Join us as we look back on This Day in Rap History. In 2007, G-Unit member Tony Yayo was accused of slapping the 14-year-old son of Czar Entertainment founder Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond, who was also the manager of 50 Cent’s longtime rival The Game, on March 20.

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