Tony Yayo disclosed that Diddy had blocked Mase from signing with G-Unit. Although Mase was with G-Unit unofficially, he could never officially sign due to Diddy’s reluctance to release him.
He spoke fondly of having Mase around, noting his skill as a rapper and his significance in the rap scene after the passing of Biggie Smalls. The interview also explored Yayo’s reflections on his early days in the industry, where he highlighted how he and fellow G-Unit member Lloyd Banks had shorter-term deals that contrasted with what he saw as restricting ten-album deals agreed by other artists.