Tony Yayo is standing ten toes down for 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks, and he made that clear during a recent appearance on the Flagrant Podcast.
Sitting across from comedian Andrew Schulz, the G-Unit rapper weighed in on renewed debate sparked by a Fabolous diss record and commentary from the Let’s Rap About It podcast, using the moment to revisit old history and sharper distinctions. Fabolous added a verse that dissed 50 alongside rapper Jim Jones, Dave East, and Maino.
The conversation centered on the viral question of who outranks whom between Lloyd Banks and Fabolous. For Yayo, the answer starts with context. He reminded listeners that the Brooklyn rapper many now place above Banks once looked to G-Unit for opportunity.
“The guy that they are saying is better than Banks wanted to sign to our label,” Yayo said. He added that visibility mattered early on. “50 took him overseas.”
That history, Yayo argued, makes recent shots at 50 Cent feel misplaced. “50 does a lot for people,” he said. “But them people always seems to turn on him.” The comment echoed a familiar theme in 50’s career, where alliances often sour once success arrives.
Schulz praised Yayo’s consistency, calling out his loyalty. Schulz acknowledged Yayo’s loyalty to 50 Cent as a trait most liked about him.
Tony Yayo Defends 50 Cent While Discussing Who’s Better Between Lloyd Banks & Fabolous With Andrew Schulz
Yayo agreed, framing his outlook around gratitude. “I live in the moment. I appreciate everything,” he said, recounting nights filled with music, parties, and shared energy. That mindset, he suggested, shaped G-Unit’s run.
Yayo also pushed back on how critics assess legacies. “We were the most hated,” he said.
He contrasted that with artists who benefit from momentum. “When DJ Khaled is hot, what do muthafuckas do? They hold their hands close to the fire.”
From there, Yayo shifted to craftsmanship. He acknowledged Fabolous’ talent but questioned the comparison. “A lot of Fab’s biggest records are with features,” he said.
By contrast, he highlighted Banks’ pen. “Banks wrote the hook, he wrote the record.” He pointed to Banks’ mixtape catalog as proof of street dominance and authorship.
Yayo closed without dismissing Fab outright. “I’m not saying he’s not nice,” he said. “But I feel like Banks is better.”
For Yayo, the difference lies in writing, contribution, and who truly carried the weight.
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