Young Jeezy

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Young Jeezy

Background information
Birth name Jay Jenkins
Also known as Snowman, Jeezy Da Snowman
Born September 28, 1977 (age 29)
Origin United States Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Genre(s) Rap, Southern rap
Occupation(s) Rapper, songwriter
Years active 2001 - present
Label(s) Corporate Thugz/Def Jam

Jay Jenkins (born September 28, 1977), known presently as Young Jeezy and previously as Lil J, is a popular[1] American rapper. Jenkins was born in Columbia, South Carolina, but as a toddler moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Formerly signed to Bad Boy Records as a member of the hip-hop quartet Boyz N Da Hood, Jeezy now works as a solo artist for Def Jam Records and his own record label, Corporate Thugz Entertainment. Young Jeezy is often referred to (by himself and others) as the Snowman; this is widely assumed to be a reference to his previous occupation as a cocaine dealer. Young Jeezy has several recognizable phrases, such as a long, drawn-out "That's Right!", "Ay", "Daaamn", "Let's get it!", "Chee-ahh!", "Haha!", and "Yeeeeaaah".

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[edit] Music

Young Jeezy released his first independent album, Thuggin Under The Influence (T.U.I.), in 2001 under the name Lil J.[2] It featured artists such as Kinky B, Fidank, and Lil Jon, who also produced some of the tracks. In 2003, Jeezy released (also independently) Come Shop Wit' Me, a two CD set featuring completely new tracks along with some songs from T.U.I. Come Shop Wit' Me sold 50,000 copies.[3] In 2004, he signed with Bad Boy Records and joined the Boyz N Da Hood group. Boyz N Da Hood's self-titled album was released on June 21, 2005 and peaked at #50 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Young Jeezy also released a solo album around this time, which was his major label debut, with Def Jam Records. Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 was released on July 26, 2005 and debuted at #2, selling 172,000 copies in its first week.[4] In interviews and on several records, Young Jeezy has affirmed his resistance to commercialism in his music.[5] Maintaining his street credibility, according to Jeezy, is of the utmost concern to him as an artist.[6] Young Jeezy is known for his unusual work ethic[7] and deep appreciation for a hard day's work. In 2005, Young Jeezy was featured in several popular hip-hop songs including Gucci Mane's "Icy" [8] and Boyz N Da Hood's "Dem Boyz". In 2006, he was featured in Christina Milian's single "Say I". Jeezy's second major label album is The Inspiration, which features T.I., Keyshia Cole, R. Kelly, Bloodraw and Slick Pulla.

[edit] Beef

Young Jeezy partially wrote and performed on Gucci Mane's hit single, "Icy". Supposedly, Jeezy was never paid properly for his services. Those in Gucci Mane's camp have suggested that gang members from the Macon area attacked Gucci Mane to defend Young Jeezy's honor.[9] Young Jeezy put out a track called "Stay Strapped" dissing Gucci Mane to the beat of T.I.'s song "A.S.A.P." Young Jeezy took a shot at Mane on the track, rapping "even his own momma know, Radric Davis a bitch". In a recent Cutmaster C mixtape, The Hood News Page 3: Jay-Z Boycotts Cristal, Mane disses Jeezy along with Jay Z in his track, "745". Jeezy also addresses Mane in the same mixtape, in the track "Break It Down", featuring Cmillz. Recently, Jeezy has become involved in a beef with his former BMF affiliate Bleu Davinci after Bleu dissed him on the song, 'Star in The Hood'. Jeezy has reportedly fired back on his new album, The Inspiration.

[edit] Personal information

Young Jeezy was arrested after an alleged shootout involving some of his friends in Miami Beach, Florida on Sunday, March 12, 2006. He was charged with two counts of carrying a concealed firearm without a permit, however, he was acquitted over lack of evidence.[10]

Though many people believed he is related to fellow rapper Yung Joc, he cleared the rumor up by telling the media that he is not related to the fellow Atlanta rapper, though they are friends.[11]

Young Jeezy is 5' 8".

After Hurricane Katrina, Young Jeezy opened his house to the victims in an effort to help them have a place to stay. This got him into trouble with his baby's mother, as she was told that he had no house and little money.[12]

In 2006, Jeezy held an essay contest for Atlanta teens. The subject of the contest is "What Inspires You" and the winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.[13]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Album cover Album information
Thuggin Under The Influence
Come Shop Wit' Me
Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
  • Released: July 12, 2005
  • Chart positions: #2 US
  • U.S. Sales: 2 Million
  • Last RIAA certification: 2x Platinum
  • Singles: "And Then What" "Soul Survivor" "Go Crazy (Remix)" "Trapstar" "My Hood"
The Inspiration

[edit] Singles

Year Song U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap UK singles Album
2005 "And Then What" (featuring Mannie Fresh) 67 14 13 - Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
2005 "Soul Survivor" (featuring Akon) 4 1 1 16 Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
2005 "Go Crazy (Remix)" (featuring Jay-Z) - 22 22 - Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
2005 "My Hood" 77 30 19 - Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
2005 "Trap Star" - 50 - - Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
2005 "Tear It Up" - 77 - - Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
2006 "I Luv It" 39 18 10 - The Inspiration
2006 "Bury Me A G" TBR TBR TBR TBR The Inspiration
2006 "Go Getta (featuring R. Kelly)" TBR TBR TBR TBR The Inspiration

[edit] Featured Singles

[edit] Featured Songs

[edit] Videos

[edit] References

  1. ^ Jeezy with fans. Retrieved on 29 November 2006.
  2. ^ Thuggin Under The Influence. Retrieved on 29 November 2006.
  3. ^ Ethan Brown (May 4, 2006). Come Shop Wit' Me sales. Retrieved on 29 November 2006.
  4. ^ Ethan Brown (May 4, 2006). Album sales. Retrieved on 29 November 2006.
  5. ^ My Hood lyrics. Retrieved on 29 November 2006.
  6. ^ XXL Magazine. Jeezy wants street cred. Retrieved on 29 November 2006.
  7. ^ Shaheem Reid (October 26, 2006). Young Jeezy comments on his work ethic. Retrieved on 29 November 2006.
  8. ^ Popular single "Icy". Retrieved on 29 November 2006.
  9. ^ Beef with Gucci Mane. Retrieved on 29 November 2006.
  10. ^ Mark Lelinwalla (March 13, 2006). Jeezy arrested. Retrieved on 29 November 2006.
  11. ^ Krista Desens (July 11, 2006). Yung Joc. Retrieved on 29 November 2006.
  12. ^ Jeezy helps hurricane victims. Retrieved on 29 November 2006.
  13. ^ United Press International (November 28, 2006). Jeezy gives scholarship. Retrieved on 29 November 2006.

[edit] External links

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