Marvin Bernard, better known by his stage name Tony Yayo, is an American rapper born on March 31, 1978, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York. He is a founding member of the hip hop group G-Unit, which he formed with childhood friends 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks.
Yayo’s stage name references the movie Scarface and slang for cocaine. He gained significant attention during his incarceration in 2003, which sparked the "Free Yayo" campaign. His debut solo album, Thoughts of a Predicate Felon (2005), debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and featured the platinum single "So Seductive." After a long hiatus, he released his sophomore album, The Loyal, in February 2023.
Yayo has faced numerous legal challenges, including arrests for weapons possession and a 2007 assault allegation which he denied. He is the father of two children, Maniyah and London, and is estimated to have a net worth of $2 million. He remains active in the industry, frequently touring with 50 Cent and releasing new music.