Young Jeezy
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| Young Jeezy | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Jay Jenkins | |
| Also known as | Snowman, Mr.17.5, the Street Dream | |
| Born | September 28, 1977 (age 29) | |
| Origin |  Atlanta, Georgia USA[1] |
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| Genre(s) | rap, hip hop | |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Songwriter, Philanthropist | |
| Years active | 2000 - present | |
| Label(s) | Corporate Thugz/Def Jam | |
| Associated acts |
T.I., Akon, Young Buck, CTE, Jay-Z & Rick Ross | |
Jay Jenkins (born September 28, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina)formerly known as Lil' J currently known as Young Jeezy, is an American rapper.
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[edit] Headline text
[edit] Early life
Young Jeezy was born in Columbia, South Carolina. As an infant Jenkins and his family relocated to Duncan Block in Macon, Georgia (80 miles south of Atlanta, Georgia) where he remained until the late 1990's. He eventually moved to West Atlanta's 4th Ward.
[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 5000 copies world wide.[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] In 2005, Young Jeezy was featured in several popular hip-hop songs including Gucci Mane's "Icy"[7] and Boyz N Da Hood's "Dem Niggaz". In 2006, he was featured in Christina Milian's single "Say I". Jeezy's second major label album is The Inspiration, which features Project Pat, T.I., Keyshia Cole, Three 6 Mafia, R. Kelly, Bloodraw and Slick Pulla. The album's first single "I Luv It" has peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Jeezy's second highest single to date. The second single is "Bury Me a G". The 3rd single is the club banger "Go Getta" which features R. Kelly. It has already peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks, #11 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Tracks and #24 on the Billboard Hot 100. Young Jeezy "I am the Street Dream" tour is set to kick off March 07'. He also appeared as himself in the hip-hop fighting themed game Def Jam: Icon that can be added to the player's record label.
[edit] Feud
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 Mechanisville area attacked Gucci Mane to defend Young Jeezy's honor.[8] 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 Da Vinci after Bleu dissed him on the song, 'Star in The Hood'.
In Jeezy's new video for the single, Go Getta, he can be seen wearing shoes with 'Gucci' on the bottom, visible when he rests his feet on the table. Apart from showing off his expensive clothing, it is a diss toward Gucci Mane as in the next scene, we see a close up of Jeezy walking, with the word 'Gucci' obviously being walked on. He also lists off people and record labels that owe him in Bury Me A G. Also dissing his former affiliate Bleu Da vinci as "what type of real nigga names himself after a bag, nigga yous a hoe a louis vuitton fag" in Streets On Lock.
[edit] Trivia
- Young Jeezy has a 10 year old son who is often mentioned in his lyrics, along with his son's mother, who is not on good terms with Jeezy.
- 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.[9]
- He has made good friendship among many artists including Cam'ron, Akon, Bun B, Young Buck, Ludacris, The Game, & T.I. who considers Jeezy as his brother, as he says in the song "I'm Talkin' to You". Young Buck made a cameo appearance in Jeezy's "Go Getta". In return, Young Jeezy made a cameo appearance in Buck's "Get Buck".
- 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. Both rappers are known for their slow, southern flow.[10]
- He calls himself the 'Snowman' as reference to his early days as a cocaine dealer alongside his lieutenants Ron and Jebron. (His most trusted allies and friends.)
- After Hurricane Katrina, Young Jeezy opened his house to the victims in an effort to help them have a place to stay.[11]
- 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.[12]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Album cover | Album information |
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Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
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The Inspiration
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Young Jeezy Presents USDA: Cold Summer
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[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | 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 | Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 |
| 2005 | "Go Crazy (Remix)" (featuring Jay-Z) | - | 22 | 22 | Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 |
| 2006 | "My Hood" | 77 | 30 | 19 | Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 |
| 2006 | "Trap Star" | - | 50 | - | Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 |
| 2006 | "Trap or Die"(featuring Bun B) | - | 77 | 77 | Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 |
| 2006 | "I Luv It" | 14 | 13 | 7 | The Inspiration |
| 2006 | "Go Getta" (featuring R. Kelly) | 18 | 9 | 3 | The Inspiration |
| 2007 | "Dreamin' " (featuring Keyshia Cole) | TBA | TBA | TBA | The Inspiration |
| 2007 | "They Callin' " (featuring T.I. & Nitti) | TBA | TBA | TBA | Watchin' Me Vol. 1 Mixtape |
[edit] Featured Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Icy" Gucci Mane (featuring Young Jeezy & Boo) | - | 46 | 23 | Trap House |
| 2005 | "Make It Work for You" Juelz Santana (featuring Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy) | - | - | - | What the Game's Been Missing! |
| 2005 | "Diamonds (Remix)" Slim Thug (featuring Young Jeezy, Killa Kycleon, & Slick Pulla) | - | 90 | 32 | Already Platinum |
| 2005 | "Get Throwed" Bun B (featuring Pimp C, Z-Ro, Young Jeezy, & Jay-Z) | - | 49 | 24 | Trill |
| 2006 | "Say I" Christina Milian (featuring Young Jeezy) | 21 | 13 | - | So Amazing |
| 2006 | "Grew Up a Screw Up" Ludacris (featuring Young Jeezy) | - | - | - | Release Therapy |
| 2007 | "Top Back (Remix)" T.I. (featuring Young Jeezy, Big Kuntry, Young Dro, & B.G.) | 29 | 13 | 8 | In Da Streets Vol. 4 |
| 2007 | "Diamonds In My Chain " Fabolous (featuring Young Jeezy) | TBR | TBR | TBR | From Nothin' to Somethin' |
| 2007 | "Check" U.S.D.A. (featuring Young Jeezy) | TBR | TBR | TBR | Young Jeezy Presents USDA: Cold Summer |
| 2007 | "White Gurl" U.S.D.A. (featuring Young Jeezy) | TBR | TBR | TBR | Young Jeezy Presents USDA: Cold Summer |
[edit] Leaked Tracks
An unreleased instrumental snippet titled 'They Callin' featuring T.I & Nitti was leaked on the internet on March 30, 2007. The track is supposedly produced by nitti, his signature tag can be heard at the beginning. No further information was given about this track, whether it's finished or what project this track comes from.
The album given was a mixtape 'Watchin' Me Vol. 1'. Young Jeezy reps did not response on the leaked beat, leaving it to further think that a hot club banger is in the works for Young Jeezy, T.I & Nitti
[edit] Featured Songs
| Year | Song | Album |
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| 2004 | "Do the Damn Thing" Fabolous (featuring Young Jeezy) | Real Talk |
| 2004 | "Fuckin' Around" Trick Daddy (featuring Young Jeezy, & T.I.) | Thug Matrimony: Married to the Streets |
| 2005 | "Icy" Gucci Mane (featuring Young Jeezy & Boo) | Trap House |
| 2006 | "Make It Work for You" Juelz Santana (featuring Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne) | What the Game's Been Missing! |
| 2006 | "I'm Straight" T.I. (featuring Young Jeezy & B.G.) | KING |
| 2006 | "Diamonds (Remix)" Slim Thug (featuring Young Jeezy) | Already Platinum (Chopped & Screwed) |
| 2006 | "Get Throwed" Bun B (featuring Young Jeezy, Pimp C, & Jay-Z) | Trill |
| 2006 | "Hustlin (Remix)" Rick Ross (featuring Young Jeezy & Jay-Z | Port of Miami |
| 2006 | "Say I" Christina Milian (featuring Young Jeezy) | So Amazing |
| 2006 | "Tell Tell Tell (Stop Snitching)" Project Pat (featuring Young Jeezy, Mr. Bigg, & Lyfe Jennings) | Crook By Da Book: The Fed Story |
| 2006 | "Wannabe's" Snoop Dogg (featuring Young Jeezy & Nate Dogg) | Snoop Dogg presents : Unreleased Heatrocks |
| 2006 | "Top Back (Remix)" T.I. (featuring Young Jeezy, Big Kuntry, Young Dro, & B.G.) | In Da Streetz Vol. 4 |
| 2007 | "4 Kings" Young Buck (featuring Young Jeezy, T.I., & Pimp C) | Buck the World |
| 2007 | "Pockets Full Of Paper" Young Buck (featuring Young Jeezy) | Buck the World |
| 2007 | "You're Coming With Me" Lil' Jon (featuring Young Jeezy, Ludacris, & R. Kelly) | Crunk Rock |
| 2007 | "Diamonds In My Chain" Fabolous (featuring Young Jeezy) | From Nothing to Something |
[edit] Videos
- Over Here/Air Forces (featuring Bun B)
- Trap Or Die (featuring Bun B)
- Make It Work for You (Juelz Santana featuring Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne)
- Dem Boyz (With Boyz N Da Hood)
- Felonies (With Boyz N Da Hood)
- And Then What (Featuring Mannie Fresh)
- Soul Suvivor (Featuring Akon)
- My Hood
- TrapStar/Go Crazy
- Say I (Christina Milian featuring Young Jeezy)
- Grew Up A Screw Up (Ludacris featuring Young Jeezy)
- I Luv It
- Bury Me A G/J.E.E.Z.Y.
- Top Back (Remix) T.I. (featuring Young Dro, Big Kuntry, and B.G.)
- Go Getta (featuring R. Kelly)
- Diamonds (Fabolous featuring Young Jeezy) The video for "Diamonds" is available on youtube. http://youtube.com/watch?v=c8a81g4hey4
[edit] References
- ^ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters url and title must be specifiedPeter Rubin (December 6, 2006). . Retrieved on 14 December, 2006.
- ^ Thuggin' Under the Influence. Retrieved on 29 November, 2006.
- ^ Ethan Brown (May 4, 2006). Come Shop Wit' Me sales. Retrieved on 29 November, 2006.
- ^ Ethan Brown (May 4, 2006). Album sales. Retrieved on 29 November, 2006.
- ^ My Hood lyrics. Retrieved on 29 November, 2006.
- ^ XXL Magazine. Jeezy wants street cred. Retrieved on 29 November, 2006.
- ^ Popular single "Icy". Retrieved on 29 November, 2006.
- ^ Beef with Gucci Mane. Retrieved on 29 November, 2006.
- ^ Mark Lelinwalla (March 13, 2006). Jeezy arrested. Retrieved on 29 November, 2006.
- ^ Krista Desens (July 11, 2006). Yung Joc. Retrieved on 29 November, 2006.
- ^ Jeezy helps hurricane victims. Retrieved on 29 November, 2006.
- ^ United Press International (November 28, 2006). Jeezy gives scholarship. Retrieved on 29 November, 2006.
- ^ http://www.riaa.com/gp/database/default.asp
