Tony Yayo’s Drink Champs Episode Tops Viewership Charts for 2023, Earns Praise from Former Foe Fat Joe

Congratulations are in order for Tony Yayo, as his appearance on the Drink Champs podcast in 2023 has secured its place as the show’s most-watched episode of the year. Hosted by N.O.R.E., DJ EFN, and their team, the podcast episode provided Yayo with a platform to reflect on various aspects of his career, including G-Unit’s historic feuds with groups like Terror Squad and other notable figures in the hip-hop scene.

Looking back at the legendary clashes that defined the hip-hop landscape in 2000s New York, Yayo acknowledged the significant changes in the dynamics of beef within the genre. Unlike the past, contemporary disagreements tend to be more one-on-one, with full groups engaging in high-profile confrontations becoming increasingly rare. Despite the history of tension, Yayo found unexpected support from a former adversary, Fat Joe, who commended him for his success during a special appearance on Drink Champs.

Celebrating the accomplishment, Tony Yayo took to Instagram on Thursday, sharing the news of his episode’s impressive viewership. In his post, he expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the authenticity of their era and acknowledging the engaging nature of their conflicts. Fat Joe, leaving a comment on Yayo’s post, acknowledged the impact of their past beef and praised the achievement, stating, “You deserve that, our era is still the most engaging; we really had wars.”

Tony Yayo had previously labeled the beef between G-Unit and Fat Joe’s Terror Squad as the “realest” conflict the group ever faced collectively. Highlighting the authenticity of their rivalry, he credited Fat Joe as a real individual, acknowledging the intensity of the feud that unfolded when Terror Squad collaborated with Ja Rule, who was embroiled in a bitter feud with 50 Cent.

The positive turn of events, such as 50 Cent and Fat Joe sitting courtside together at an NBA Christmas game, reflects a heartening trend of forgiveness and mutual respect among hip-hop figures. As the genre moves forward, the spirit of reconciliation serves to strengthen it against external challenges, reminding everyone of the resilience and unity within hip-hop.