Jeezy

Jay Wayne Jenkins (born September 28, 1977),[2] known by the stage name Jeezy (formerly Young Jeezy), is an American rapper. He was apart of the hip-hop groups USDA and Boyz N Da Hood.

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Jeezy in 2019
Born
Jay Wayne Jenkins

28 September 1977 (aged 48)
Other names
  • Lil' J
  • Young Jeezy
  • The Snowman
Occupation
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record executive
  • record producer
  • actor
Years active1997–present
Children4
AwardsFull list
Musical career
OriginHawkinsville, Georgia, U.S.[1]
Genres
Labels
Websitejeezyofficial.com

Jeezy began performing and recording in 2001. He joined Boyz N Da Hood in 2005. His first solo album on a major label, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, was released in 2005. A single, "Soul Survivor", with Akon, became a top-ten hit in America.

The Inspiration was the next album in 2006, and The Recession in 2008. These albums also had chart-topping singles. Jeezy has also performed on other rap and R&B singles such as "Say I" by Christina Milian, "I'm So Paid" by Akon, and "Love in This Club" by Usher. "Love In This Club" was a number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2008.

Jeezy Media

References

  1. Young Jeezy gives back to his hometown of Hawkinsville (August 10, 2019).
  2. Kellman, Andy. Jeezy: Biography (2008)allmusic. Retrieved 2009-01-16.