Tony Yayo says Rick Ross’s career may be over now that “Set In Stone” is out. Sales: “Get a new job”

Tony Yayo is calling out Rick Ross regarding the sales of “Set In Stone,” claiming that his conflicts with 50 Cent and Drake have only exacerbated the situation.

Tony Yayo leveraged the sales of Rick Ross’ “Set In Stone” to reignite a rap feud that dates back to 2009, a time when G-Unit and Ross were engaged in a series of diss tracks and personal confrontations.

Tony Yayo advises Rick Ross to explore a different career path.

“Ross, you could use some assistance.” You require the Drake stimulus package. That was not present for you. Having a conflict with 50 wasn’t beneficial for you. “Nothing has been good for you, man,” Tony Yayo remarked. “Consider exploring a new career path, my friend.”

The straightforward evaluation emerged during a recent episode of “The Real Report” featuring Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda, where Yayo seized the chance to critique Rick Ross’s latest album performance, targeting a rival with a nearly two-decade-long history with G-Unit. Yayo went beyond mere criticism of the music. He linked Ross’ present figures to his previous confrontations with 50 Cent and his strained relationship with Drake, contending that both disputes have hindered his progress.

The sales provided Tony Yayo with something tangible to focus on. “Set In Stone” achieved approximately 17,000 album-equivalent units in its debut week and secured the No. 46 position. Ross released the 19-song project on July 17 via Maybach Music Group and Gamma. Tory Lanez released “Made You Think I Was Gone… But during the same release cycle, Ratings Game Music reported around 19,700 first-week units and a No. 35 debut. That comparison became the focal point of Yayo’s criticism.

However, Tony Yayo’s pursuit of Rick Ross holds significance that extends far beyond just a single week of album sales. The tension stems directly from Ross’s longstanding feud with 50 Cent. In a 2009 interview with XXL, Rick Ross revealed that the feud became public following the release of “Mafia Music” in January of that year, which contained lines aimed at 50 Cent through a reference to Shaniqua Tompkins, the mother of 50’s oldest son. 50 responded with “Try Me,” initiating a swift succession of diss tracks, interviews, and online confrontations between the two factions.

Yayo swiftly found himself entangled in the conflict. In February 2009, Ross directly included Tony Yayo in his shots at 50. Ross ridiculed Yayo while taking aim at the 50’s style and financial situation, indicating that his grievances extended beyond just one member of G-Unit. The insult positioned Yayo firmly within a feud that had already escalated to a deeply personal level, prompting him to respond to Ross through his music.

On February 26, 2009, Tony Yayo unveiled “Somebody Snitched,” a diss track aimed at Rick Ross, produced by J. Staffz. Ross kept launching tracks at 50, while G-Unit retaliated with its assaults, transforming what started as a dispute between two artists into a broader clash involving Ross and 50’s crew.

The feud that emerged in 2009 ultimately escalated well beyond mere diss tracks. 50 responded to Ross with “Officer Ricky” and continued to target the Miami rapper through online videos and personal material. The legal consequences stemming from the 50’s release of a sex tape featuring Lastonia Leviston, the mother of one of Ross’s children, highlighted a prolonged conflict that involved both online assaults and confrontations between their respective groups. 

The rivalry endured for years to come. Members of G-Unit and Gunplay, who were signed to Ross’s Maybach Music Group, were involved in an incident surrounding the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards. In 2015, 50 and Ross reignited their feud on social media, demonstrating that neither side had completely moved on from the 2009 conflict.

Tony Yayo continued to dig into the origins of that conflict even after more than 15 years had passed. In a 2025 appearance on “Club Shay Shay,” Yayo stated that the conflict between 50 and Ross originated from an incident in which Ross believed 50 did not recognize him. Regardless of what each side believes initiated the conflict, Yayo’s ongoing readiness to engage in conversation demonstrated that Ross continued to be a significant figure in G-Unit history long after the original diss tracks ceased to be released.

That history returned to the forefront in 2026. In May, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda reacted after Ross aimed new criticisms at 50 Cent and his associates. During that exchange, Yayo remarked that Ross’ jokes were becoming stale, while the discussion also explored Ross’s ongoing issues with Drake. The recent remarks regarding “Set In Stone” are not a fresh controversy arising from unsatisfactory figures. They represent yet another chapter in a rivalry that Yayo has been a part of since the inception of the conflict between 50 Cent and Rick Ross.

Ross’s commercial success provides Tony Yayo with a fresh point of discussion, yet it does not diminish the career Ross established following the initial G-Unit conflict. “Set In Stone” is Ross’ 12th album, following his 2006 debut, “Port of Miami,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart. Nearly 20 years later, Yayo is now using a No. 46 debut to reflect on whether that run has come to an end.

Regardless of whether listeners concur with him, his recent critique resonates differently when considered within the context of a longstanding feud he has been engaged in since 2009, rather than merely as commentary on the initial week of one album.