The debut single off the album ‘Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101,’ titled “And Then What” featuring Mannie Fresh – Reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100.The album ‘Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101’ (released on July 26, 2005) – Debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and sold 172,000 copies in its first week.The following are some of Jeezy’s most successful music projects so far:
As of March 1, 2021, the rapper had a net worth of $10 million. Jeezy may have retired from music, but he continues to earn handsomely from his records and albums. The Recession 2 (2020) Jeezy’s Net Worth.TM104: The Legend of the Snowman (2019).The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102 (2006).
It was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA.īanking on the success of his first major-label album, Jeezy went on to release nine more studio albums, including: In 2005, Jeezy released his debut major-label album, titled ‘Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101.’ The album was an instant hit, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and selling 172,000 copies during its first week alone. The group released its self-titled album the following year, which peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart. Jeezy gained widespread recognition in 2004 after signing with Bad Boy Records and subsequently joining the group Boyz n da Hood. In 2003, Jeezy released another independent album titled ‘Come Shop wit Me.’ The 2-CD album featured new tracks as well as songs from his debut album. That was largely due to the various prominent figures that collaborated on the album, including Kinky B and Lil Jon. Although the album was not very successful commercially, it offered Jeezy a platform to market himself as one of the most promising rappers of the time. In 2001, Jeezy released his debut independent album, Thuggin’ Under the Influence (T.U.I.), under the moniker Lil J. In 1998, he launched the label imprint Corporate Thugz Entertainment (now called CTE World). In 1994, he was found in possession of narcotics and sentenced to nine months in Youth Challenge Academy (YCA), a boot camp in Fort Stewart, Georgia.Īfter he was released from YCA, Jeezy decided to turn his focus to music. Growing up in the crime-ridden neighborhoods of Atlanta, Jeezy found himself lured into the life of crime. Jenkins’ parents separated when he was a toddler, forcing him to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia, where he was raised by different family members. Jay Wayne Jenkins was born on September 28, 1977, in Columbia, South Carolina. Rapping, Singing, Songwriting, Acting, and Other Ventures Jadarius Jenkins, Shyheim Jenkins, and Amra Nor Jenkins (from his various previous relationships) Unmarried but presently in a relationship with television host and stylist Jeannie Camtu Mai The rapper is also a former member of the group Boyz n da Hood. He is the leader of the Southern hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America (U.S.D.A). In addition to his solo career, Jeezy has also been associated with a variety of music groups. It was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album debuted at number 2 on the U.S Billboard 200, selling at least 172,000 copies during its first week alone. In 2004, Jeezy signed to Def Jam Recordings and released his major-label debut titled ‘Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101’ the following year. Jeezy is considered one of the pioneers of the hip hop subgenre, trap music, alongside fellow Atlanta-based rappers Gucci Mane and T.I.Īfter experiencing a troubled childhood and suffering numerous false starts with his musical ambitions, Jenkins eventually kicked off his music career in 2001, rapping under the stage name Lil J. Rather, this was cash from duffel bags that Jeezy used, courtesy of one phone-call.Jay Wayne Jenkins, better known by his stage name Jeezy (formerly Young Jeezy), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. Speaking about the album with Complex recently, Jeezy revealed that the cash on the album’s cover was not prop-money, or loaned by Def Jam. Production included beats by Mannie Fresh, Akon, and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. For the platinum solo debut, Jeezy would work with T.I., Young Buck, Bun B, Trick Daddy, and then Def Jam Records President Jay Z. Teaming with Jody Breezy, Big Gee, and Duke, Jeezy would hit the summer of 2005 with his first of two major label releases.īoyz N Da Hood Reunion #TM101 /6B0faYW5u9Ĭelebrating the latter, TM 101, the CTE founder remembers his ascent to legit business, after a highly-publicized past in the streets. There, Jeezy reunited with Boyz N Da Hood, the Bad Boy South-backed group with whom he emerged in the early 2000s. The Atlanta, Georgia platinum, #1 artist celebrated with a hometown concert last night (July 25) at the Fox Theatre. Today (July 26), Young Jeezy’s major label debut album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 turned 10 years old.
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