Young Jeezy
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Birth Date
Zodiac Sign
Libra♎
Biography
Jay Wayne Jenkins, known by his stage name Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is credited, alongside fellow Georgia-based rappers T.I. and Gucci Mane, with pioneering the hip hop subgenre trap music for mainstream audiences. Jenkins began his career in 2001, releasing two independent albums until signing with Def Jam Recordings to release his major label debut, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 (2005). The album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200, sold 172,000 copies in its first week, and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); its lead single, "Soul Survivor", peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting song.
Additional Information
Born
- Jay Wayne Jenkins (1977-09-28) September 28
- 1977 (age 47)Columbia
- South Carolina
- U.S.
Awards
Full list
Genres
- Southern hip hop
- trap
- gangsta rap
Labels
- Island Def Jam
- Def Jam
- CTE World
Origin
- Hawkinsville
- Georgia
- U.S.[1]
Spouse
Jeannie Mai (m. 2021; div. 2024)
Website
jeezyofficial.com
Children
4
FullName
Young Jeezy
Member Of
U.S.D.A.
BirthPlace
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Discography
Jeezy discography
Formerly Of
Boyz n da Hood
Occupations
- Rapper
- songwriter
- record executive
- record producer
- actor
Other Names
- Lil' J
- Young Jeezy
- The Snowman
Years Active
1997–present
Organizations
- Jersey drill
- Baltimore club
- Baltimore