History
The interjection yo was first used in Middle English, specifically in the 15th century. In addition to yo, it was also sometimes written io. It is often used as an affirmation, or to get the attention of another person.
From the late 20th century it frequently appeared in hip hop music and became associated with African American Vernacular English.
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