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Tony Yayo on NLE Choppa Dissing NBA YoungBoy: I Wasn't Feeling That
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In a recent interview, Tony Yayo weighed in on NLE Choppa’s controversial diss aimed at NBA YoungBoy on his track "K.O.," which sampled Tupac’s iconic "Hit Em Up." While acknowledging Choppa as “my boy,” Yayo expressed that the beef seemed more like a marketing strategy than genuine animosity. He highlighted Choppa’s massive success on his current Live Nation tour, boasting millions in merch sales and sold-out shows, suggesting the diss was a promotional move to amplify visibility.
Yayo also praised NBA YoungBoy as the hottest young artist right now, acknowledging his rise from difficult beginnings. Although not feeling the diss personally, Yayo respected both artists’ grind and impact. He pointed out how Live Nation's machine fuels artists like Choppa, from lucrative merch to record-breaking tours, comparing their earnings to superstars like Chris Brown. Ultimately, Tony Yayo viewed the conflict more as strategic hype than real rivalry in today’s hip-hop landscape.
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Manage episode 521490986 series 3654772
In a recent interview, Tony Yayo weighed in on NLE Choppa’s controversial diss aimed at NBA YoungBoy on his track "K.O.," which sampled Tupac’s iconic "Hit Em Up." While acknowledging Choppa as “my boy,” Yayo expressed that the beef seemed more like a marketing strategy than genuine animosity. He highlighted Choppa’s massive success on his current Live Nation tour, boasting millions in merch sales and sold-out shows, suggesting the diss was a promotional move to amplify visibility.
Yayo also praised NBA YoungBoy as the hottest young artist right now, acknowledging his rise from difficult beginnings. Although not feeling the diss personally, Yayo respected both artists’ grind and impact. He pointed out how Live Nation's machine fuels artists like Choppa, from lucrative merch to record-breaking tours, comparing their earnings to superstars like Chris Brown. Ultimately, Tony Yayo viewed the conflict more as strategic hype than real rivalry in today’s hip-hop landscape.
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