Jeezy

Jay Wayne Jenkins (born September 28, 1977), known by his stage name Jeezy (or Young 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 debuted 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). The album also spawned his highest-charting single as a lead artist to date: “Soul Survivor” (featuring Akon), which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.His second and third albums, Thug Motivation 102: The Inspiration (2006) and The Recession (2008) were met with continued success as both peaked the Billboard 200; the latter earned Jenkins his first Grammy Award nomination for its lead single, “Put On” (featuring Kanye West). His albums TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition (2011), Seen It All: The Autobiography (2013), Church in These Streets (2015) followed thereafter; his ninth album, Trap or Die 3 (2016) peaked atop the chart once more. His other platinum-certified singles include “I Luv It”, “Go Getta” (featuring R. Kelly), “My President” (featuring Nas), “Lose My Mind” (featuring Plies), and “Leave You Alone” (featuring Ne-Yo), among others. In addition, Jenkins has been featured on numerous R&B singles, including “Say I” by Christina Milian, “I’m So Paid” by Akon, “Hard” by Rihanna, and “Love in This Club” by Usher; the latter peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 in 2008.

Along with his solo career, Jenkins is the de facto leader of the Southern hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America (U.S.D.A.), and a former member of the Bad Boy Records group Boyz n da Hood. His record label, CTE World was formed in 2001 and has signed artists including YG and Freddie Gibbs.

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