Jeezy

Jay Wayne Jenkins was born on September 28, 1977, in Columbia, North Carolina.{{cite web |author-link=JEEZY |title=Young Jeezy - A Hustlerz Ambition (Documentary)

|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmTz7oYrKTs |website=youtube.com |language=en |format=video |date=Dec 18, 2011}} When he was a toddler, Jenkins relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, where he lived with different family members, as a result of his parents separating.{{cite web |last=Kellman|first=Andy|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p640485/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title= Young Jeezy: Biography|access-date=January 16, 2009 |year=2008 |publisher=allmusic }}{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/yhif/young_jeezy/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104035539/http://www.mtv.com/news/yhif/young_jeezy/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 4, 2013|title=Young Jeezy|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|date=June 1, 2005|work=You Hear It First|publisher=MTV News|access-date=April 1, 2010}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/y/young_jeezy/young_jeezy_inw_050801/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051107170505/http://www.mtv.com/bands/y/young_jeezy/young_jeezy_inw_050801/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 7, 2005|title=Young Jeezy: Putting His Mouth Where His Money Is|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|date=August 1, 2005|publisher=MTV News|access-date=April 1, 2010}} In an interview with XXL magazine, he described his childhood as "empty". At a point in time he lived in Hawkinsville, Georgia, at 600 N Lumpkin.{{Cite web|url=https://georgia.arrests.org/Arrests/Jay_Jenkins_5978244/|title=Jay Jenkins Mugshot {{!}} 10/12/01 Georgia Arrest|website=georgia.arrests.org|access-date=April 7, 2019}} He lived in Macon, Georgia at an older age, where he befriended many Crip gang members and even affiliated himself with the Crips, and started his affiliation with Kinky B, who helped his musical career.

In 1995, Jeezy spent six months in YCP (Youth Challenge Program), a boot camp in Fort Stewart, Georgia, for narcotics possession.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/magazine/2005/10/im-a-king/|title=I'm a King|last=Thompson|first=Bonsu|date=October 2005|work=XXL|access-date=January 13, 2011}} In 1998, Jeezy launched the label imprint CTE World, then known as Corporate Thugz Entertainment.

In 2001, under the name Lil J, Young Jeezy released his first independent album, Thuggin' Under the Influence (T.U.I.),.{{cite web|url = https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005M96X/|access-date = November 29, 2006|title=Thuggin Under the Influence |website = Amazon}} The album included features from artists Freddy J., Kinky B, Fidank, and Lil Jon, who also produced some of the songs. In 2003, Jeezy independently released Come Shop wit Me, a two-CD set featuring new tracks along with some songs previously released on T.U.I. In 2004, Jeezy signed with Bad Boy Records and joined the group Boyz n da Hood, whose self-titled album was released in June 2005 and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 album chart.

In May 2004, Jazze Pha's manager, Henry 'Noonie' Lee, showed Jeezy's demo to his friend Shakir Stewart, then Vice President Artist and Repertoire (VP A&R) at Def Jam.{{cite web|url=http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_ShakirStewart.html|title=Interview With Shakir Stewart|date=November 14, 2005|publisher=HitQuarters|access-date=June 22, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111223118/http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview%2Fopar%2Fintrview_ShakirStewart.html|archive-date=January 11, 2019|url-status=dead}} Stewart "fell in love with it [the demo] the first time [he] heard it" and took it to L.A. Reid. Reid recognized Jeezy's talent and gave Stewart the green light to sign him. Due to Jeezy's rising popularity, other record labels began pursuing him simultaneously to sign with them, most notably, Warner and Interscope. Ultimately, Jeezy decided he wanted to be in business with Stewart and Reid and signed with Def Jam Records.

Jeezy released his major label debut, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, on July 26, 2005. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, selling 172,000 copies in its first week and was later certified Platinum by the RIAA.{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/news/magazine_features/2006/05/bmf_mo_money_mo_problems/|title=Black Mafia Family – Mo' Money, Mo' Problems|author=Ethan Brown|date=May 4, 2006|website=Vibe.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061129044400/http://www.vibe.com/news/magazine_features/2006/05/bmf_mo_money_mo_problems/|archive-date=November 29, 2006|url-status=dead|access-date=November 29, 2006}} The debut single off his debut album, "And Then What" featured Mannie Fresh and reached No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second single off the album, "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon, reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Jeezy's highest-charting single of his career. The third single, "My Hood", reached No. 77 on the Billboard Hot 100. In an interview with HitQuarters, A&R Shakir Stewart said that Jeezy had recorded over 60 songs for the album.

In interviews and on several records, Jeezy has affirmed his resistance to commercialism in his music.{{cite web|url = http://ezsonglyrics.com/lyrics/young-jeezy/my-hood.html|title = My Hood lyrics|website = Ezsonglyrics/com|access-date = November 29, 2006|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061122184002/http://ezsonglyrics.com/lyrics/young-jeezy/my-hood.html|archive-date = November 22, 2006|url-status = dead}} According to Jeezy, maintaining his street credibility, is of the utmost concern to him as an artist. In 2005, Jeezy was featured in several popular hip hop songs including Gucci Mane's "Icy"{{cite web|url =http://atlanta.about.com/od/celebrityprofiles/p/guccimane.htm|title =Popular single "Icy"|website =Atlanta.about.com|access-date =November 29, 2006|url-status=dead|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20070125231017/http://atlanta.about.com/od/celebrityprofiles/p/guccimane.htm|archive-date =January 25, 2007|df =mdy-all}} and Boyz n da Hood's "Dem Boyz". He later left the group after successfully establishing himself as a solo artist.

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In 2006, Jeezy was featured in Christina Milian's single "Say I". On December 12, 2006, he released his second major label album, The Inspiration. It topped the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 352,000 copies and went on to be certified Platinum by the RIAA. The album's first single, "I Luv It", peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the second single, "Go Getta" featuring R. Kelly, peaked at No. 18.

Jeezy extended himself into gaming, portraying himself in the 3D hip-hop fighting game Def Jam: Icon, released in March 2007. Also in 2007, Jeezy's group U.S.D.A, alongside Blood Raw and Slick Pulla, released their debut album, Cold Summer. The album debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200, selling 95,000 copies in its first week.

On September 2, 2008, Jeezy released The Recession, his third studio album and, what would be, his second consecutive number one album. It topped the Billboard 200, selling 260,000 copies in its first week and was later certified gold by the RIAA. The album's lead single, "Put On", featured Kanye West and reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Recession earned Jeezy a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap performance by a duo. Other singles off the album included "Vacation", "Crazy World", "My President" featuring Nas, and "Who Dat" featuring Shawty Redd. Separately, Jeezy made appearances on Usher's "Love in This Club" and Akon's "I'm So Paid", which was also with Lil Wayne. "Love in This Club" peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Later, Jeezy performed on Ciara's single "Never Ever", from her album Fantasy Ride.{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2008/12/19/ciara-better-than-ever-on-new-single/|title=Ciara's New Single Confirmed|publisher=Rap-Up.com|access-date=September 17, 2014}}

In the summer of 2008, Jeezy was at the center of a controversy over his choice for president. While he had previously endorsed Barack Obama, during an interview with Vibe, Jeezy spoke about meeting and supporting John McCain. The statement caused a stir, and Jeezy quickly clarified his stance via a viral video. In the four-minute explanation, Jeezy made it clear that Obama was his main choice. "I represent the Democratic party. ... I've never been nor do I ever plan to be a John McCain supporter", the rapper said. "I support Barack Obama."{{cite news|last=Starbury|first=Allen|url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5016/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20080829183130/http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5016/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 29, 2008|title=Young Jeezy Clarifies McCain Comments, Pledges Support For Obama|work=BallerStatus.com|date=July 2, 2008}}

Jeezy and Jay-Z performed in a concert to celebrate the inauguration of President Obama on January 18, 2009.{{cite news|last=St. Pierre|first=Jay|url=http://www.lsureveille.com/opinion/get_sillay_young_jeezy_enforces_country_s_racial_segregation-1.1485034|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090223010844/http://www.lsureveille.com/opinion/get_sillay_young_jeezy_enforces_country_s_racial_segregation-1.1485034|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 23, 2009|title=Get Sillay: Young Jeezy enforces country's racial segregation|work=The Daily Reveille|date=February 19, 2009}} On The O'Reilly Factor, commentator Bill O'Reilly criticized their performance as a "rant that offended people", but Jeezy responded: "I got white friends. It's nothing like that. I'm a taxpayer, I got a right to voice my opinion at any point in time. I don't think he really understands my struggle."{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1603361/20090122/jeezy_young.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090125011508/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1603361/20090122/jeezy_young.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 25, 2009|title=Young Jeezy Defends 'My President' Against Bill O'Reilly|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|date=January 22, 2009|access-date=March 15, 2009|publisher=MTV News}}{{cite news|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|title=Kanye West Explains 'Jockin' Jay-Z' Sample, Drops Exclusive Freestyle, More In Mixtape Monday|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1605130/20090213/west_kanye.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090219040457/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1605130/20090213/west_kanye.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 19, 2009|work=Mixtape Monday|publisher=MTV News|date=February 13, 2009}}

It was announced in November 2009 that Jeezy started working on Thug Motivation 103.{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615584/20090708/story.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090712042511/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615584/20090708/story.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 12, 2009|title=Young Jeezy Is Working On Thug Motivation 103 'Right Now'|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|date=July 9, 2009|publisher=MTV News|access-date=July 27, 2009}} In March 2010, it was reported that Young Jeezy dropped "Young" from his stage name.{{cite web|url=http://www.islanddefjam.com/artist/news_single.aspx?nid=6457&artistID=7320|title=Young Jeezy Changes His Name.|publisher=Islanddefjam.com|access-date=September 17, 2014}} Later, Young Jeezy denied the name change and claimed it was just a rumor:{{cite web|url=http://www.rapbasement.com/young-jeezy/041310-jeezy-says-his-name-is-still-young-jeezy.html|title=Jeezy denies name change says he still Young Jeezy – Young Jeezy|date=April 13, 2010|publisher=Rap Basement|access-date=September 17, 2014|archive-date=June 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150605063513/http://www.rapbasement.com/young-jeezy/041310-jeezy-says-his-name-is-still-young-jeezy.html|url-status=dead}} However, on the cover for his single "Lose My Mind", his name is printed as "Jeezy". "Lose My Mind" peaked at No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Nearly two years after first announcing work on Thug Motivation 103, on May 17, 2011, Jeezy released the first single off the album, "Ballin", which features Lil Wayne and peaked at No. 57 on the Billboard Hot 100. On July 22, the second intended single from the album was released, a track called "Shake Life," although it was later scrapped. In July 2011, Jeezy announced a September 20, 2011 release date for Thug Motivation 103.{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2011/07/25/young-jeezy-announces-tm103-release-date/ |title=Young Jeezy Announces 'TM103' Release Date |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=July 25, 2011 |access-date=August 5, 2011}} The album was pushed back yet again, this time to December 20, 2011.{{cite web |last=Iandoli |first=Kathy |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.16909/title.rap-release-dates-young-jeezy-mac-miller-bow-wow-dj-drama |title=Rap Release Dates: Young Jeezy, Mac Miller, Bow Wow, DJ Drama |publisher=HipHop DX |date=September 20, 2011 |access-date=October 31, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026055001/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.16909/title.rap-release-dates-young-jeezy-mac-miller-bow-wow-dj-drama |archive-date=October 26, 2011 |url-status=dead }} On September 29, 2011, Jeezy released the third single off Thug Motivation 103, named "F.A.M.E." (Fake Ass Motherfuckers Envy), featuring T.I.{{cite web|url=http://fashionably-early.com/2011/09/29/young-jeezy-%e2%80%93-f-a-m-e-fake-ass-muthafckas-envy-f-t-i/|title=Young Jeezy – F.A.M.E. (Fake Ass Muthaf*ckas Envy) f. T.I|date=September 29, 2011|publisher=Fashionably-early.com|access-date=October 31, 2011|archive-date=January 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114141217/http://fashionably-early.com/2011/09/29/young-jeezy-%E2%80%93-f-a-m-e-fake-ass-muthafckas-envy-f-t-i/|url-status=dead}} The song was T.I.'s first appearance on a song since his release from prison.

On December 20, 2011, Thug Motivation 103 was released. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, selling 233,000 copies in its first week, becoming certified Gold by the RIAA. "I Do" featuring André 3000 and Jay-Z was the album's fourth single. It peaked at No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Leave You Alone" featuring Ne-Yo, was the album's fifth single and reached No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2012, Young Jeezy's "I Do" received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance.

In October 2012, Jeezy released a new single called "Get Right" on iTunes and sent it to radio. Shortly after the single's release, Jeezy confirmed he had plans to release a new mixtape by the end of 2012, as well as a new album in 2013. On December 12, 2012, Jeezy released It's Tha World, the aforementioned mixtape, hosted by DJ Drama.{{cite web|url=http://theversed.com/2012/10/11/young-jeezy-get-right-new-music/|title=Young Jeezy – Get Right [New Music] – The Versed|publisher=Theversed.com|access-date=September 17, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140212185209/http://theversed.com/2012/10/11/young-jeezy-get-right-new-music/|archive-date=February 12, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/young-jeezy-reveals-its-tha-world-mixtape-details|title=Young Jeezy Reveals 'Its Tha World' Mixtape Details – Vibe|date=December 1, 2012|publisher=Vibe.com|access-date=September 17, 2014}} The mixtape features 2 Chainz, Trey Songz, Lil Boosie, Birdman, YG and E-40. Production came from Jahlil Beats, The Renegades, DJ Mustard, Warren G, Mike WiLL Made It, Cardo and Black Metaphor.{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Young-Jeezy-Its-Tha-World-mixtape.425097.html|title=Young Jeezy - Its Tha World Hosted by Dj Drama // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com|work=DatPiff|access-date=September 17, 2014|archive-date=July 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709091627/http://www.datpiff.com/Young-Jeezy-Its-Tha-World-mixtape.425097.html|url-status=dead}}

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On August 13, 2013, Young Jeezy released a compilation mixtape titled Boss Yo Life Up Gang with CTE World artists, Doughboyz Cashout and YG . The mixtape has two singles, "My Nigga" by YG and "Mob Life" by Doughboyz Cashout, both featuring Young Jeezy.{{cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2013/08/14/download-young-jeezy-yg-doughboyz-cashouts-boss-your-life-up-gang-mixtape/ |title=Download Young Jeezy, YG & DoughBoyz Cashout's 'Boss Your Life Up Gang' Mixtape |date=August 14, 2013 |publisher=The Source |access-date=January 8, 2014}} On September 17, 2013, Jeezy premiered the first single "In My Head", produced by Childish Major, from his CTE collaboration mixtape "Its Tha World 2". The following day he announced plans to release his next album, saying it will more deeply detail his street origins. He revealed that Future, Usher, Ludacris, and Don Cannon would be involved in the album.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/09/jeezy-announces-new-album/ |title=Jeezy Announces New Album – XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=September 28, 2013 |access-date=January 8, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/09/jeezy-new-album-future-ludacris-usher |title=Jeezy New Album Future, Ludacris, and Usher |publisher=Complex |date=September 28, 2013 |access-date=January 8, 2014}}

On May 30, 2014, Jeezy released the first single "Me Ok" from his upcoming fifth studio album Seen It All: The Autobiography.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/me-ok-single/id883464362|title=iTunes Store|publisher=iTunes|access-date=September 17, 2014}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} On July 1, 2014, he released the second single, "Seen It All", featuring Jay-Z.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/seen-it-all-feat.-jay-z-single/id893739140 |title=iTunes Store |publisher=iTunes |access-date=September 17, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701161908/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/seen-it-all-feat.-jay-z-single/id893739140 |archive-date=July 1, 2014 }} On August 31, 2015, Jeezy announced that he would release a new project entitled Church in These Streets. Four singles were released and the project as a whole came on November 13, 2015. It debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.

On October 28, 2016, Jeezy released his new album Trap or Die 3, which became available for pre-order on iTunes earlier that month.{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jeezy-reveals-tracklist-for-trap-or-die-3-news.24739.html? |title=Jeezy's Trap or Die 3 is available for pre-order |last=Goddard |first=Kevin |website=Hotnewhiphop |date=October 14, 2016 |access-date=October 14, 2016}} It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming Jeezy's third album to top the chart.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7565778/jeezy-third-no-1-billboard-200-chart|title=Jeezy Earns His Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Trap or Die 3'|magazine=Billboard|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=November 7, 2016|access-date=November 8, 2016}}

On December 15, 2017, Jeezy released his eighth studio album Pressure, originally titled Snow Season.

On August 23, 2019, Jeezy released his ninth album, TM104: The Legend of the Snowman. It was planned to be his final album, as he wanted to venture into acting at the time.{{Cite web|url=https://thesource.com/2019/07/29/jeezy-announces-release-date-for-thug-motivation-104/|title=Jeezy Announces Release Date for 'Thug Motivation 104'|last=Grant|first=Shawn|date=July 29, 2019|website=The Source|language=en-US|access-date=December 17, 2019}}

On November 20, 2020, Jeezy released his tenth studio album, The Recession 2. As with the original, The Recession, which was released 12 years prior, it is a reflection of the "current times", as Jeezy explained: "It just really inspired me to touch on some of that, but at the same time, motivate my people and give them something to help them through these times and to celebrate, because the shift is happening". The 15-track album features guest appearances from Rick Ross, Ne-Yo, Yo Gotti, E-40, and Demi Lovato, among others.{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2020/11/19/jeezy-the-recession-2-tracklist/|title=Jeezy Reveals 'The Recession 2' Tracklist|work=Rap-Up|date=November 19, 2020|access-date=November 19, 2020}} The night before the album's release, Jeezy went live for a Verzuz against rival Gucci Mane. In addition to the album, he announced a limited series podcast called The (Re)Session Podcast.{{Cite web | url= https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/jeezy-evolves-trap-die-grow-die-74430475|title=Jeezy evolves from 'Trap or Die' mantra to empowerment|work=ABC News|publisher=ABC|date=November 27, 2020}}

On September 30, 2022, Jeezy announced a mixtape to be released the following month to help fulfill his contract with Def Jam Recordings, the label that housed him for over eighteen years. On October 21, 2022, the mixtape, Snofall, hosted by Gangsta Grillz DJ Drama was released.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-21 |title=Album: Jeezy 'SNOFALL' - Rap Radar |url=https://rapradar.com/2022/10/21/album-jeezy-snofall/ |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=rapradar.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite magazine |last=Lamarre |first=Carl |date=2022-10-26 |title=Jeezy on Being the James St. Patrick of Rap: 'When I Put Them Air Force 1's On, You Already Know' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/jeezy-snofall-interview-1235161571/ |access-date=2023-10-31 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}

On Halloween 2023, Jeezy confirmed via Instagram that his contract with Def Jam has been fulfilled, while announcing a double album titled I Might Forgive, But I Don't Forget, which was released on November 3.{{Cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |date=2023-10-30 |title=Jeezy to Exit Def Jam, Announces Double Album 'I Might Forgive… But I Don't Forget' |url=https://variety.com/2023/music/news/jeezy-def-jam-departure-new-double-album-1235773429/ |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}

After Hurricane Katrina, Jeezy opened his house to victims, offering those who had been displaced from their homes a place to call home.{{cite news|url =http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=1409|title = Jeezy helps hurricane victims|access-date = November 29, 2006|date= October 21, 2005| work=The San Francisco Chronicle}}

Jeezy married Jeannie Mai in 2021.{{Cite web | url= https://people.com/tv/jeannie-mai-engaged-jeezy-relationship-photos/|title=Jeannie Mai and Jeezy's Sweetest Moments, from Going Public to Getting Engaged|work=People|date=April 6, 2020}}{{Cite web|last=Macon|first=Alexandra|title=Inside Jeezy and Jeannie Mai's Intimate Wedding Ceremony at Their Home in Atlanta|url=https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/jeezy-and-jeannie-mai-intimate-wedding-ceremony|access-date=April 2, 2021|website=Vogue|date=April 2021|language=en-us}} The birth of their first child and daughter was announced on January 11, 2022.{{Cite web|last=Etienne|first=Vanessa|date=2022-01-11|title=Jeannie Mai Welcomes First Child with Husband Jeezy: 'Baby Jenkins Is Here'|url=https://people.com/parents/jeannie-mai-welcomes-first-baby-with-husband-jeezy/|access-date=2022-01-12|website=People|language=en}} He has three children from previous relationships.{{cite news | url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/12/entertainment/jeannie-mai-jeezy-baby-pregnant-scli-intl/index.html | title=Jeannie Mai and rapper husband Jeezy welcome their first child together | work=CNN | date=2022-01-12 | access-date=23 December 2022 | author=Ravindran, Jeevan}}

On September 14, 2023, Jeezy filed for divorce{{Cite web |title=CityNews |url=https://toronto.citynews.ca/2023/09/15/jeezy-files-for-divorce-from-jeannie-mai-after-2-years-of-marriage/ |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=toronto.citynews.ca|date=September 15, 2023 }} from Mai in Georgia's Superior Court of Fulton County, stating that “the marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken” and “there is no hope for reconciliation.” He is seeking joint legal custody of their daughter.

On March 11, 2005, Jeezy was arrested after an alleged shooting with some of his friends in Miami Beach, Florida.{{cite news|title= Young Jeezy arrested after Florida shootout|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna11808183|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101205031405/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/11808183|url-status=live|archive-date=December 5, 2010|publisher=Associated Press|access-date=June 27, 2010|date=March 16, 2006}} He was charged with two counts of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. Prosecutors dropped the charges two months later due to lack of evidence.{{cite news|title= Young Jeezy weapons charges dropped|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna12818427|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208021641/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/12818427|url-status=live|archive-date=December 8, 2010|agency=Associated Press|access-date=June 27, 2010|date=May 19, 2006}}

On June 18, 2008 in Atlanta, Young Jeezy was arrested for DUI.{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1589553/20080618/jeezy_young.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080919151014/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1589553/20080618/jeezy_young.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 19, 2008|title=Young Jeezy Arrested In Atlanta|last=Harris|first=Chris|date=June 18, 2008|access-date=February 3, 2009|publisher=MTV News}}

On April 16, 2013, Brian Smith filed a copyright infringement complaint seeking an injunction, damages, and attorney fees against Jay W. Jenkins d/b/a Young Jeezy Music and others in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, concerning the work "Jizzle", which was released in July 2010.{{cite news|last=Watkins|first=Kirk W.|title=Composer Accuses Famed Atlanta Rapper Young Jeezy of Copyright Infringement in Misappropriating Lyrics to Song Provided to Rapper in 2009|url=http://www.natlawreview.com/article/composer-accuses-famed-atlanta-rapper-young-jeezy-copyright-infringement-misappropri|access-date=May 18, 2013|newspaper=The National Law Review|date=May 13, 2013|author2=Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC}}

On August 27, 2013, Leroy Hutson also known as Lee Hutson Sr., former lead singer of 1970s R&B group The Impressions, filed a complaint against Young Jeezy and others alleging that Young Jeezy's song "Time" inappropriately incorporated the instrumental portion of "Getting it On", which was registered with the United States Copyright Office in 1973.{{cite magazine|last=Heard|first=Preston H.|title=Singer-Songwriter Lee Hutson Sues Rapper Young Jeezy Over Alleged Use of "Getting It On" Sample|magazine=The National Law Review|date=September 6, 2013|url=http://www.natlawreview.com/article/singer-songwriter-lee-hutson-sues-rapper-young-jeezy-over-alleged-use-getting-it-sam|access-date=May 18, 2014}}

On January 4, 2014, Jeezy was arrested for battery, false imprisonment, and terrorist threats, after an alleged fight with his son in September 2012.{{cite web|last=Tardio |first=Andres |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.26926/title.jeezy-arrested-on-battery-false-imprisonment-terroristic-threats-charges- |title=Jeezy Arrested On Battery, False Imprisonment & Terroristic Threats Charges |date=January 7, 2014 |publisher=HipHop DX |access-date=January 8, 2014}}

On August 24, 2014, Jeezy was arrested before performing at the Irvine, California, stop on the Under The Influence Tour in connection with the deadly shooting two days prior in the backstage area, on another stop of the tour in Mountain View, California. When the police raided Jeezy's tour bus, they found an AK-47 military-style assault rifle and guns on several members of his entourage. Six people, including Jeezy were arrested, because "no one admitted to owning the assault rifle." His bail was set at one million dollars.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/08/jeezy-gets-arrested-sunday-utiom-performance/|title=Jeezy Gets Arrested For Gun Possession, Possible Suspect In Wiz Khalifa Concert Shooting|work=XXL|date=August 25, 2014 |access-date=September 17, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/08/jeezy-ak-47-cops-tour-bus/|title=Jeezy 47 Cops Tour Bus|date=August 27, 2014 |publisher=Xxlmag.com|access-date=September 17, 2014}}

On August 26, 2014, Jeezy, as well as the five other men he was arrested with, entered not guilty pleas to possession of an illegal assault rifle. Two days later, Jeezy and his associates bonded out.{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.30370/title.jeezy-pleads-not-guilty-for-possession-of-ak-47-assault-rifle-posts-bail|title=Jeezy AK-47 Assault Rifle Investigation Proves Firearm Does Not Belong To Rapper – Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales – HipHop DX|work=HipHopDX|date=September 5, 2014|access-date=September 17, 2014}} Officers were reportedly told repeatedly that the registered owner of the AK-47 was the tour security chief, who was hospitalized at the time.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/09/ak-47-jeezy-security-chief/|title=Jeezy Security Chief|date=September 5, 2014 |publisher=Xxlmag.com|access-date=September 17, 2014}}

{{Main|Jeezy discography}}

Studio albums

• Thuggin' Under The Influence (T.U.I.) (2001)
• Come Shop Wit Me (2003)
• Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 (2005)
• Thug Motivation 102: The Inspiration (2006)
• The Recession (2008)
• TM103: Hustler'z Ambition (2011)
• Seen It All: The Autobiography (2014)
• Church in These Streets (2015)
• Trap or Die 3 (2016)
• Pressure (2017)
• TM104: The Legend of the Snowman (2019)
• The Recession 2 (2020)
• I Might Forgive... But I Don't Forget (2023)

• 2009: Janky Promoters{{cite web|last=Kuperstein |first=Slava |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7285/title.jeezy-talks-movie-with-ice-cube-remix-with-jay-z |title=Jeezy Talks Movie With Ice Cube, Remix With Jay-Z |publisher=Hiphopdx.com |date=July 10, 2008 |access-date=August 5, 2011}}
• 2019: I Got the Hook Up 2

;American Music Awards

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| Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist

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| The Inspiration

| Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album

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;BET Awards

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| 2008

| "I'm So Hood (Remix)"

| Best Collaboration

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| 2009

| Young Jeezy

| Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

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| 2010

| "Hard" (with Rihanna)

| Viewer's Choice

| {{Won}}

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• Note: "I'm So Hood (Remix)" with DJ Khaled, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman, & Rick Ross

;BET Hip Hop Awards

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|rowspan="2"| 2006

| Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101

| Hip-Hop CD of the Year

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| Young Jeezy

| Hip-Hop MVP of the Year

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| Best Hip-Hop Video

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| Best Hip-Hop Collaboration

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| "Put On" (featuring Kanye West)

| People's Champ Award

| {{nom}}

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• Note: "I'm So Hood (Remix)" with DJ Khaled, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman, & Rick Ross

;Grammy Award

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| 2009

| "Put On" (featuring Kanye West)

| Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group

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| 2010

| "Amazing" (with Kanye West)

| Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group

| {{nom}}

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| 2011

| "Lose My Mind" (featuring Plies)

| Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group

| {{nom}}

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| 2013

| "I Do" (featuring Jay-Z and André 3000)

| Best Rap Performance

| {{nom}}

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;Ozone Awards{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}}

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| The Inspiration

| Best Rap Album

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| "Go Getta" (featuring R. Kelly)

| Best Rap/R&B Collaboration

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| "Grew Up a Screw Up" (with Ludacris)

| Best Video

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| USDA

| Best Group

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|rowspan="2"| 2008

| Young Jeezy

| Best Rap Artist

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| "Love in This Club" (with Usher)

| Best Rap/R&B Collaboration

| {{won}}

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{{Reflist}}

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• [http://www.islanddefjam.com/artist/home.aspx?artistID=7320 Official website]
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