jeezy mixtapes

In interviews and on several records, Jeezy has affirmed his resistance to commercialism in his music.[9] Maintaining his street credibility, according to Jeezy, is of the utmost concern to him as an artist.[4] In 2005, Jeezy was featured in several popular hip hop songs including Gucci Mane's "Icy"[10] and Boyz n da Hood's "Dem Boyz". o 2006, Hip-Hop CD of the Year ("Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101") [Nominated][32]
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported his claim that this gave him "a new appreciation for life".[25] In Atlanta on June 18, 2008, police arrested him for DUI.[26]
o 2009, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist [Nominated]
Personal life

On "Streets On Lock", from The Inspiration, Jeezy once again addressed Gucci Mane, saying "what type of real nigga name himself after a bag, nigga you's a hoe, a Louis Vuitton fag". "I support Barack Obama."[13] Jeezy and Jay-Z performed in a concert to celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 18, 2009.[14] On The O'Reilly Factor, commentator Bill O'Reilly criticized their performance as a "rant that offended people",[15] but Jeezy responded: "I got white friends. Independent Albums

Main article: Young Jeezy discography
His third album, The Recession, was released in 2008. * 2010: 1,000 Grams Vol 1 w/ DJ Scream"

* Grammy Awards
He began his career in 2001 under an independent label and joined Boyz N Da Hood in 2005, the same year his solo major label debut Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 was released. o 2007, Best Rap Album The Inspiration (Won)
Early life

* 2006: The Inspiration
The series presented 1,000 toys for 1,000 kids at various locations in Macon and Atlanta, which began on December 17, 2007, with the CTE Christmas Kickoff from 10 pm to 5 am at Club Miami. In an interview with HitQuarters, A&R Shakir Stewart said that Jeezy had recorded over 60 songs for the album.[6]

In 1994, he spent nine months in a boot camp in Savannah, Georgia for narcotics possession.[4]
* 2010: Trap Or Die 2: By Any Means Neccessary w/ Don Cannon
Jay Jenkins was born in Columbia, South Carolina[1] and relocated to Atlanta, Georgia when he was a toddler.[2][3] Because his parents were separated, custody of him transferred between family members frequently. Near the end of 2009, DJ Drama brought Young Jeezy to the radio station and called up Gucci Mane to settle the beef once and for all. o 2010, Viewer's Choice Award ("Hard") with Rihanna [Won]
Jeezy signed with Bad Boy Records in 2004 and joined the group Boyz n da Hood, whose self-titled album was released in June 2005 and peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 albums charts.
o 2007, Best Video ("Grew Up a Screw Up") with Ludacris [Nominated]
Filmography

In 2003, Jeezy released (also independently) Come Shop wit Me, a two CD set featuring completely new tracks with some songs from T.U.I. o 2008, Best Rap Artist [Nominated]

The toy giveaway took place in the Unionville neighborhood of Macon and at the Old Fourth Ward Community in Atlanta.[11]
o 2008, Best Collaboration ("I'm So Hood [Remix]") with DJ Khaled, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman, & Rick Ross [Nominated][28]

In a recent Cutmaster C mixtape, The Hood News Page 3: Jay-Z Boycotts Cristal, Gucci disses Jeezy along with Jay Z in his track, "745". He also portrayed himself in the hip-hop fighting themed game Def Jam: Icon. The statement caused a stir, and Jeezy quickly clarified his choice, via a viral video. While he had previously endorsed Barack Obama, he spoke about meeting and supporting John McCain during an interview with Vibe magazine. o 2007, Best Group with Slick Pulla & Blood Raw as USDA [Nominated]
* BET Hip-Hop Awards
* 2001: Thuggin' Under the Influence (T.U.I.)
In the four-minute explanation, Jeezy made it clear, Obama was his main choice. Jeezy's major label debut, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, was released on July 26, 2005 and debuted at #2, selling 172,000 copies in its first week.[7] It spawned several hit singles: "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon, which reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts, "And Then What" featuring Mannie Fresh, which reached #67 on the Hot 100 and #13 on the Hot Rap Tracks, and "My Hood", #19 on the Rap chart. In October 2005, the mother of his 9 year old son used this as the basis to petition for child support. In 2006, he was featured in Christina Milian's single "Say I". Collaboration albums

Music career
o 2006, Hip-Hop MVP of the Year [Nominated][32]

* 2008: The Recession
Put On was followed by "Vacation", "Crazy World", "My President" with Nas, and "Who Dat" to complete the Recession's singles. "Put On" featuring Kanye West was the lead single, which also led to a Grammy Nomination for Best Rap performance by a duo, but it came short. Solo albums

* 2003: Come Shop wit Me

He claimed he didn't even have a house.[22]

On March 11, 2006, Jeezy was arrested after an alleged shooting involving some of his friends in Miami Beach, Florida.[23] He was charged with two counts of carrying a concealed firearm without a permit; however, prosecutors dropped his charges two months later over lack of evidence.[24] In the early hours of September 29, 2007, Jeezy totaled his Lamborghini when it was hit by a taxi crossing Peachtree Street, outside of Justin's, Sean Combs' restaurant in Atlanta. Later, he performed on Ciara's single "Never Ever", from her album Fantasy Ride.[12]

I'm a taxpayer, I got a right to voice my opinion at any point in time. Jeezy also addresses Gucci on the same mixtape, in the track "Break It Down", featuring Cmillz. The album's first single "I Luv It" peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100. o 2010, Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group ("Amazing") with Kanye West (Nominated)

* 2005: Trap or Die w/ DJ Drama
Supposedly, Jeezy was never paid properly for his services. He is a personal friend of fellow Atlanta rapper Yung Joc.[21] After Hurricane Katrina, Jeezy opened his house to the victims in an effort to help them have a place to stay. * 2004: Tha Streets iz Watchin' w/ DJ Drama
Reid.[6] Reid also recognised the talent and gave Stewart the green light to sign him.[6] As the "hottest thing on the street" at the time, various labels - including Warner and Interscope - were after his signature but Jeezy decided he wanted to be in business with Stewart and Reid and so signed with Def Jam Records.[6]

"Love in this Club" peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. o 2008, People's Champ Award ("Put On") with Kanye West [Nominated][31]
In an interview with XXL magazine, he described his childhood as "empty". I don't think he really understands my struggle."[16]

In the summer of 2008, Jeezy was at the center of a controversy over his choice for president. Jeezy's second major label album was The Inspiration, released in 2006. o 2007, Best Rap/R&B Collaboration ("Go Getta") with R. Those in Gucci Mane's camp have suggested that gang members from the Mechanicsville area attacked Gucci Mane to defend Jeezy's honor.[8] Jeezy put out a track called "Stay Strapped" dissing Gucci Mane to the beat of T.I.'s song "A.S.A.P." Jeezy responded to Gucci Mane's diss, rapping "even his own momma know, Radric Davis a bitch". * Ozone Awards[citation needed]
In 2007, Jeezy released Cold Summer, an album by rap group USDA which consists of Jeezy, Slick Pulla, and Blood Raw.[1]

* 2006: I Am The Street Dream! w/ DJ Drama
Jeezy partially wrote and performed on Gucci Mane's song, "Icy". Due to having a successful solo career, he left the group. Jeezy has also appeared on numerous other rap and R&B singles such as "Say I" by Christina Millian, "I'm So Paid" by Akon, and "Love In This Club" by Usher, the latter being a number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2008.

The two stopped feuding but throughtout early 2010, the crews of Jeezy & Gucci (CTE & Brick Squad) have been in and out altercations with each other despite the fact Jeezy & Gucci have nothing to do with that.

* 2005: Boyz n da Hood (with Boyz n da Hood)
* 2009: Janky Promoters [27]

Awards

* 2005: Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
* BET Awards