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Tyler, The Creator tuned into The LOX and Dipset's Verzuz on Tuesday (August 3) and admitted he has a crush on Jadakiss -- an inspiration behind 'Yonkers.'

August 3, 2021 Tyler, The Creator nodded, adding, Dude, n-ggas dont know that beat was made as a joke. I was trying to make a shitty New York beat and we was just rapping like we was from New York like we were retarded. And then, I just had some random verses and I was just like, Ill just record it to this beat, this beat is kinda cool. And then, n-ggas really liked it. Thats so nuts, because that shit was actually a fucking joke. I made that beat in literally eight minutes. 10 years after its release, Yonkers was certified platinum in February revisit the video below. Subscribe to DX Newsletter Get The Most Important Stories Of The Day Straight To Your Inbox Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Youre Far Too Kind To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. Joining Newsletter Read more