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HIPHOPDX Jeezy

Jeezy Says He Feels 'Amazing' After Divorce From Jeannie Mai

Jeezy Says He Feels ‘Amazing’ After Divorce From Jeannie Mai

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Jeezy Threatened With Jail Time For Breaching Divorce Agreement

Jeezy Threatened With Jail Time For Breaching Divorce Agreement

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Jeezy Hit With Countersuit By Ex-Manager As Financial Dispute Heats Up

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Jeezy Sues Former Managers, Claims He's Owed Millions

Jeezy Sues Former Managers, Claims He’s Owed Millions

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Jeezy Says He Feels 'Amazing' After Divorce From Jeannie Mai

Jeezy’s Ex-Wife Jeannie Mai Gets Police Involved After He Violates Court Order

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Jeezy Accused Of Stiffing Ex-Wife Jeannie Mai Over Divorce Settlement

Jeezy Accused Of Stiffing Ex-Wife Jeannie Mai Over Divorce Settlement

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JT & Jeezy - 'OKAY (Remix)'

JT & Jeezy – ‘OKAY (Remix)’

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Gucci Mane Following In Jeezy’s Foosteps With Atlanta Orchestra Concert

Gucci Mane Following In Jeezy’s Foosteps With Atlanta Orchestra Concert

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Jeezy & Jeannie Mai's Relationship Ends As They Finalize Divorce

Jeezy & Jeannie Mai’s Messy Split Comes To An End As They Finalize Divorce

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Jeezy’s Ex-Fiancée & Former Nanny Come To His Defense Against Jeannie Mai Abuse Claims

Jeezy’s Ex-Fiancée & Nanny Come To His Defense Against Jeannie Mai Abuse Claims

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Jeezy's Daughter Shows Off Bilingual Skills In Adorable Vacation Video

Jeezy’s Daughter Shows Off Bilingual Skills In Adorable Vacation Video

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Jeezy Offers Up Explanation For Ex Jeannie Mai’s Abuse Claims

Jeezy Offers Up Explanation For Ex Jeannie Mai’s Abuse Claims

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Jeezy Takes To Social Media With Receipts Disproving Jeannie Mai's Domestic Abuse Claims

Jeezy Provides Receipts Disproving Jeannie Mai’s Domestic Abuse Claims

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Jeezy Responds To Jeannie Mai Abuse Allegations Raised In New Court Docs: 'Y'all Know Me'

Jeezy Responds To Jeannie Mai Abuse Allegations Raised In New Court Docs: ‘Y’all Know Me’

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Jeezy U-Turns On Bid For Sole Custody Of Daughter In Jeannie Mai Divorce Battle

Jeezy U-Turns On Bid For Sole Custody Of Daughter In Jeannie Mai Divorce Battle

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Jeezy & Common Examine Rap's Journey To The White House In New Documentary: Trailer

Jeezy & Common Examine Rap’s Journey To The White House In New Documentary: Trailer

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Real Name: Jay Wayne Jenkins

Aliases: Young Jeezy

Jeezy
BORN:
Sep 28, 1977
AGE:
47
NET WORTH:
$15 Million
HEIGHT:
5'9

BIO

Bursting on the scene as a member of Boyz n da Hood, the ATL MC took the rap game by storm with his signature voice and compelling tales about his experiences on the streets. Jeezy was instrumental in bringing trap music from the ATL to the world as one of the most highly-regarded rappers to emerge in the early aughts. After making waves on the local scene as the “Snowman” he signed to Def Jam Recordings in 2004. His major-label debut, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, was released the following year and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 selling 172,000 copies in its first week and went on the go platinum. Jeezy has released ten studio albums and earned many top ten hits, cementing his status as a legend and an O.G. in Hip Hop.

PROPS

  • One of the pioneers of trap music.
  • Was a part of the supergroup Boyz n da Hood.He self-funded his debut album.
  • His second album, The Inspiration, topped the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 352,000 copies.
  • He made his acting debut in Ice Cube and Mike Epps’ comedy Janky Promoters.
  • He married television host Jeannie Mai in 2020.

Top Jeezy Questions

What is the name of Jeezy’s label?

CTE, Corporate Thugz Entertainment

What phrase did Jeezy popularize?

DJ Drama credits Jeezy for coining “Make It Rain.”

What job did Jeezy have before he made it big?

Jeezy worked with his Uncle’s construction company.

What is Jeezy’s biggest-selling single?

"Soul Survivor" featuring Akon, reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and would become Jeezy's highest-charting single of his career.

Has Jeezy ever performed in a Verzuz?

In one of the most talked-about Verzuz battles, he went up against his former rival Gucci Mane.

Who are Jeezy's influences?

Tupac, UGK, 8Ball, and MJG.

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