It’s been a minute since Tony Yayo gave his fans any solo music, but this weekend, the G-Unit rapper surprised the masses with a new single. As he prepares for his next album, The Loyal, the long-time lyricist is reminding the world that he’s still got it on “Clown You When You’re Down.”
The release comes in at just over two minutes and finds the 44-year-old laying down bars over a style of production that’s unusually different for him. The accompanying visual sees the artist enjoying the crisp winter weather while cruising on a snowmobile. In a recent Instagram post, Yayo reveals he took a trip to Thunderbay, Ontario in Canada for filming.
(@tonyyayo)“Out here snowmobiling in a MINK @DarucciLeather. Where they do that at?” the “So Seductive” hitmaker asked his followers in the caption. “THUNDER BAY we outside TONIGHT.” When sharing the post last week, Yayo didn’t share that it was for a music video, though we now know what he was really getting into during his trip up north.
In another upload, 50 Cent’s frequent collaborator confirmed that The Loyal will be arriving in the near future. “DROPPING FEBRUARY SOON,” he promised readers, though no specific date was given. “Will be available on all streaming platforms,” he later added.
At this time, “Clown You When You’re Down” has only made its way onto YouTube, but that hasn’t stopped fans from listening and praising the rap star. “Glad Yayo is back, it’s his time,” one user wrote in the comments. “One of the most loyal guys in the game.”
Watch Tony Yayo’s “Clown You When You’re Down” music video exclusively on YouTube below. Afterward, tell us your thoughts on the rapper’s big return in the comments. Additionally, if you’re in the mood for more song recommendations, you can find them on our Fire Emoji playlist.
Quotable Lyrics:
N*ggas clown you when you down
Joke when you go broke
This the realest shit I ever wrote
I always been the underdog, underrated
I innovate my dreams with no limits
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