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Jeezy And Jeannie Mai Are Reportedly Getting Divorced After Two Years Of Marriage

September 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Sadly, Joe Jones and Sophie Turner aren’t the only entertainer couple looking to dissolve their relationship. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “I Ain’t Gon Hold Ya” rapper Jeezy (real name Jay Jenkins) and America’s Test Kitchen host Jeannie Mai are reportedly heading toward divorce, too.

After two years of marriage, Jenkins has reportedly filed for divorce from his Emmy Award-winning wife. The outlet alleged that prior to the filing with the Fulton County Superior Court, the pair had been separate for a significant period of time. They did not confirm what reason was listed in the court documents, but the publication did share that Jenkins will seek joint legal custody of the couple’s one-year-old daughter, Monaco.

The duo got married in March 2021 at their Atlanta home. Since they began dating in 2018, they’ve shared their love story with the press and documented it across social media.

During an interview with ET’s Deidre Behar, following the ceremony Jeannie Mai opened up about their life together, saying, “Oh my god. Married life feels 1,000 percent different than when we were dating, in the greatest way. I loved our dating life because we really spent such concentrated quality time getting to know each other and making sure that we were right for each other. And now being married, it’s even more handled with such delicacy and such thoughtfulness, because we’re in our 40s and we both grew up in households that weren’t healthy marriages. We have never seen what that looks like.”

Neither Jeezy nor Jeannie Mai have released a public statement regarding the matter.

Jeezy Recalls How Jay-Z Hopped On “My President” & Their Wild Live Debut

September 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s not always that an artist gets to hear a remix of their song live for the first time alongside a lot of fans. Still, that’s exactly what happened to Jeezy when it comes to his track “My President,” which has a killer Jay-Z feature on the remix. Moreover, the trap pioneer recently stopped by NFL MVP Cam Newton’s Funky Friday Podcast earlier this week. During their conversation, he told the story of how Hov really wanted to be on that beat and how they got those gears turning. In fact, the Atlanta legend was incredibly surprised when the New York rapper got on stage and performed his verse- which his collaborator had never heard prior.

“I remember Jay-Z called, he was like, ‘Yo man, I need to put a verse on that ‘My President,’” Jeezy began. “I ain’t heard the verse, we in the club and I’m performing the song, the music stops. He start rapping the verse I’ve never heard in the club in front of everybody and they’re going cr*zy. I’m just sitting up there I looked at my man like, ‘I told you! I told you!”

Jeezy On Funky Friday

“My President” appeared on Jeezy’s fifth studio album The Recession, which he also called his best. As far as how Jay-Z entered the picture, that’s actually because of, well, a president. The Snowman and the Roc mogul were at Washington, D.C.’s Love Nightclub in January of 2009 to celebrate President Barack Obama’s inauguration, which is where Mr. Carter debuted his verse. The energy in that room must’ve been electric for many different reasons. Few collabs have such a specific and meaningful context behind them.

Still, the 45-year-old did it all for the love of the game; he’s making his money elsewhere. In a recent interview with Forbes New Money, he spoke on how his business ventures outside of rap, like food and liquor (not the Lupe Fiasco album), got him some bags. It’s something that the two lyricists can share, actually, and hopefully there’s another stellar link-up on the way. On that note, stay logged into HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Jay-Z and Jeezy.

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Jeezy & Fabolous Set To Headline DOPE Shows’ Hip-Hop 50 Concert

September 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

DOPE Shows is organizing hip-hop’s 50th concert celebration, featuring headliners Jeezy and Fabolous. It will serve as a historical celebration, showcasing the genre’s enduring impact on music and culture. DOPE Shows Presents On November 18, DOPE Shows, an influential independent Concert Promotion Agency, based in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware, is organizing a grand celebration […]

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Jeezy’s Memoir ‘Adversity for Sale’ Hits Second Week on New York Times Best Sellers List

September 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Renowned Grammy-nominated recording artist, successful businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins is once again making headlines, this time for the extraordinary success of his debut memoir, Adversity for Sale. The inspirational memoir published by Harper Collins Leadership initially captured hearts and minds as it debuted on the prestigious New York Times Best Sellers list at an impressive #13. Adversity for Sale has climbed even higher in its second week on the chart, securing the #10 spot. The memoir’s audio version also made waves, debuting at #11 on the monthly Audio list.

Adversity for Sale provides an intimate glimpse into Jeezy’s remarkable journey, chronicling his rise from the streets to the pinnacle of the music industry and beyond. The book highlights the artist’s unwavering determination, resilience, and tireless work ethic that paved his path to success.

“This is a life-changing moment for me and for all of us,” Jeezy said. “We did this together for the culture. To witness people embracing my story and evolution is an incredible feeling. It’s distinct from my experiences in rap because through this book, I am not only entertaining them, but also helping them educate themselves by sharing my personal journey. It’s a powerful realization that my story has the potential to inspire and empower others in a profound way.”

This gripping memoir has garnered widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. In the lead-up to its release, Jeezy appeared on several esteemed platforms, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, ABC News Live Prime, NBC News, GMA3, MSNBC, People Magazine, The Lewis Howes Podcast, and numerous national radio programs. The extensive media coverage underscores the anticipation and excitement surrounding Adversity for Sale.

Adversity for Sale is available in multiple formats, including hardcover, e-book, and audiobook, with Jeezy personally narrating the latter. Readers can find the book at leading retailers and online platforms, including Harper Collins’ official website, as well as major and boutique outlets where books are sold. Don’t miss the chance to be inspired by Jeezy’s incredible journey through “Adversity for Sale.”

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[WATCH] J1 Presents Jeezy With The Sirius XM/Pandora Hip Hop 50 Pioneer Award

August 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Grammy-nominated artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and now New York Times best-selling author Jeezy, sat down with Sirius XM/Pandora Vice President of Music Programming Josh “J1” Raiford and special guest Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

The trio discussed Jeezy’s new book Adversity for Sale Ya Gotta Believe, 50 Years of hip-hop, and politics. During the event, Jeezy discloses a conversation he had with T.I. nearly 20 years ago where T.I. told the Snowman, “You can’t do music and be in the streets.”

In the video, Jeezy discusses the ability to utilize hip-hop music as a tool to grow personally and professionally. Andre Dickens stated that hip-hop means freedom and how a person can transfer ideas and ambition into a physical result.

At the night’s end, J1 presented Jeezy with the Sirius XM/Pandora Hip Hop 50 Pioneer Award. “I’ve known Jeezy for 15 years. He’s as solid and genuine as they come. I’ve witnessed his evolution and how he’s expanded beyond music into business, politics, philanthropy, and now a New York Times best-selling author,” said J1, “He is a trailblazer on so many levels so it was only right to present him the pioneer award.”

Attendees included DJs, college students, fans of Sirius XM and Pandora Now, social media influencers, and brand company representatives.

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Jeezy Opens Up About New Memoir And Mental Health

August 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jeezy has recently opened up about his mental health struggles in a new interview. During a discussion with Vulture about his memoir, Adversity For Sale: Ya Gotta Believe, he says he lacked the words to express himself. “I didn’t always have the wording or the tools to understand what I was going through,” he said. Jeezy says he wants to pass along healthy habits to his community.

“As a Black man, we don’t really lean into that because we’re taught that’s weak,” he said. Prior to this, he discussed his experience with suicidal ideation with PEOPLE. “My friends became junkies, and they were getting killed and all these things. So it was all this stuff in my head,” he says. “I just remember standing there, and it was for a brief moment, I would say at least about 10 minutes, I actually contemplated jumping in the water.”

Jeezy “In A Better Place” Now, He Says

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 10: In this image released on June 10, 2023, Jeannie Mai-Jenkins and Jeezy attend the wedding of Pinky Cole and Derrick Hayes at St. Regis Atlanta on June 10, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Luckily, the rapper pushed through and says he’s doing much better these days. “I was depressed, my mental health was off, and I went on the journey, and I’m still on the journey. Today, I can say that I’m honestly in a better place.” Jeezy says he addressed his own mental health struggles, hoping to inspire others. He continued: “You can have all the money in the world, but if your mental health ain’t right, You’re not going to be able to enjoy it.”

The rapper added: “I just want to put that in the book in a way that people can look at it and see the trauma in it.” Jeezy told Good Morning America he hopes the book also serves as inspiration for his audience to achieve their dreams. “I think people always tell you about their success stories, but one thing that I’ve learned about life is that in every failure, there’s a lesson,” he said.

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[WATCH] T.I.: Me, Gucci and Jeezy Are On Trap Mount Rushmore

August 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur, ATL Trap legend sat down to discuss who is on Trap music “Mount Rushmore”, meaning who are the most impactful and legendary pioneers within that sub-genre of Hip Hop.

As one of the first recognized Trap artists, T.I. elaborated, “There were always three figureheads in Trap music – myself, Jeezy, and Gucci. That was always like unanimous, and nobody could even question or you can’t add or remove anybody from that. Over time, there have been conversations about who else should be allotted.”

He added, “Right now, we had the three. And us having the opportunity to also collect more data and conversation and input from the people who are the most passionate about the culture of Trap music, it’s like, ‘Who should be the fourth figurehead?’”

Without much of a delay, T.I. sounded off, “We finally came to the conclusion from the people that the fourth figurehead is Future.”

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Jeezy Recalls Sister Leaving Husband For Stealing From Him

August 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jeezy recently opened up about how there are, in fact, mo’ problems with mo’ money. During an interview on Rap Radar, Jeezy reveals his sister’s husband stole money from him a few years back. Luckily, after discovering her husband had stolen from him, she immediately filed for divorce. In Jeezy’s opinion, it was the “realest sh*t” someone could do.

The rapper explained that he initially stashed money at her house because he had run out of places to stash his cash. Judging by the comment section, fans agree with the sister’s decision. “Most women would have chosen their husband (like Latocha from Xscape) and not talk to their brother ever again,” one fan commented on a clip of the segment posted by The Hip-Hop Wolf. “moral of the story is her husband put her in a bad position where she had to make a life altering decision that I’m sure affected her and her children. Most people aren’t going to make that decision family or not.”

“That’s The Realest Sh*T In The World To Me,” He Says

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In more positive news, the rapper recently added author to his list of accolades. He recently discussed the title of his new book, Adversity For Sale, explaining that he hopes the memoir serves as inspiration for his audience to achieve their dreams. He spoke about the book during a new sit-down with Good Morning America. “I think people always tell you about their success stories, but one thing that I’ve learned about life is that in every failure there’s a lesson,” he said.

He continued: “And every time I ever failed it set me up for my next task. I think to share your failures with your community and your peers and people that love you. They’ll just start to understand that it’s never too late, and that they can always push through, because sometimes you get in situations where you think it’s the end when it’s really the beginning.”

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Jeezy Reveals The Best Track He Has Ever Made

August 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

One of the most respected and prolific Atlanta-based rappers in the game, Jeezy, sat down with Rap Radar for an extensive interview. The main reason was to discuss his new memoir “Adversity For Sale: You Gotta Believe” but many topics were discussed. For example, one of them was what he thinks is the best song he has ever written in his legendary career. He has many to go through, especially with over 20 projects to dive into. Furthermore, he has hits on hits with songs like, “Put On” featuring Kanye West, “Soul Survivor,” “Seen It All,” and many more.

Ultimately, he selected “Done It” which made it onto a mixtape and one of his most popular albums, The Recession. He explains the backstory of how this song landed on both efforts. “I put it on the mixtape Trappin’ Ain’t Dead. And I went to Detroit one day, and some type of way my DJ played that s**t — and man, it was unfucking real!” He continues, “I was like, ‘Yo, could we put on the album?’” And that’s how it got on to [streaming].” Another complication for why it did not originally appear on The Recession was the song he sampled by Hall & Oats had gone through a lot to get cleared for use.

A Turning Point For Jeezy

“I felt every bar on there,” Jeezy said. He also named The Recession his best album of all time. “[It is] my best body of work because of the effort that I put into it and it was also a time of a shift in my life because that’s when I was overweight,” he said. “I dropped like 60 pounds on my own! I started running and doing all types of stuff.” It is always uplifting to hear when an artist’s work results in their life improving in any shape or form.

Do you disagree with Jeezy’s opinion on his greatest song? What is your favorite project of his? Be sure to tell us all of your opinions below in the comments section. Additionally, stay tapped in with HNHH for all the latest music news around all corners of the industry.

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Jeezy Ate Only Subway For Years: “I Got A $2 Meal And That’s All”

June 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Hip-hop legend Jeezy has been a mainstay in the rap game for quite some time. However, he recently revealed his origins on The Neighborhood Talk, getting into how he scrimped and saved so he could spend time and money at the studio to record music. In 1998, Jeezy launched his first label imprint, Corporate Thugz Entertainment, which came to be CTE World. He also released independent music under the rap name Lil J, his first album being 2001’s Thuggin’ Under the Influence (T.U.I.).

Between ’98 and ’04 — which is when he signed with Bad Boy Records and the rap group Boyz n da Hood — Young Jeezy was struggling to get his music career off the ground. In the short Instagram post, he explains how he needed to make specific sacrifices to pour money into both CTE World and his independent albums. “I saved all my money ’til I was able to grind up and get what I really was trying to do,” he says in the video. “And that’s when I took my game to the next level.”

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During the dog days of his career, Jeezy was somehow getting $2 meals at Subway. He claims that he walked to the sandwich restaurant daily to grab a drink, a cookie, a bag of chips, and a six-inch sub and that was all he ate for two or three years. How he got all of that for $2 is up for debate, as the Insta comments show. Either way, Jeezy did this for a long time and made it up the rap ladder because of it.

After years of putting out his own music, Jeezy signed with Def Jam Records in 2005. He released Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 in July of that same year. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and eventually was certified Platinum. As they say, the rest is history: Jeezy has 10 studio albums under his belt, the latest being The Recession 2, released in 2020. Jeezy has been relatively quiet since the pandemic, but he did release a collaborative album with DJ Drama in 2022 entitled Snofall. His most recent endeavor was an autobiography, “Adversity for Sale: You Gotta Believe”, which expands on this story of saving every dollar for a shot at success.

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