Young Jeezy
Known for Acting · 26 credits
- Born
- 1976-10-12 (age 49)
- Place of birth
- Hawkinsville, Georgia, USA
- Also known as
- Jeezy · The Snowman · Snow · Big Sno
Biography
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. He 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" (featuring Akon), peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting song.
His second and third albums, Thug Motivation 102: The Inspiration (2006) and The Recession (2008) were met with continued success as both peaked atop the Billboard 200; the latter earned a Grammy Award nomination for its lead single, "Put On" (featuring Kanye West). After three follow-up albums, his ninth, Trap or Die 3 (2016) peaked 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, he has guest 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, he 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 founded in 2001 and has signed artists including YG and Freddie Gibbs.
He was married to TV host/fashion expert Jeannie Mai from 2021-2023 and they have a daughter. He has three older children from previous relationships.
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Known For
TV Shows (11)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008
as Self
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
2005
Dateline
1992
as Self
VERZUZ
2020
as Self
BET Awards
2001
as Self - Performer
Wonderland
2016
as Self
The Shop
2006
American Gangster: Trap Queens
2019
as Narrator
Movies (15)
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
2023
as Self
DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
2009
as Self (archive footage)
DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do
2009
as Self
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Janky Promoters
2009
as Young Jeezy
Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry
2012
as Self
Trap City
2024
as Reverend Lylee
I Got the Hook Up 2
2019
as Big Mo
Drake: Live From Radio City Music Hall
2010
as Self
Jim Jones - A Day In The Fastlife
2006
as Self
Hip-Hop and the White House
2024
Young Jeezy: A Hustlerz Ambition
2011
as Self
The Re-Up
2012
as Self
Kanye West: 808s & Heartbreak Live at the Hollywood Bowl
2015
Death Before Dishonor
2006
as Himself
About Young 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. He 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 do… With 26 credits spanning from 1975 to 2024, Young Jeezy has appeared in 15 films and 11 TV shows.
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- A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop (2023) — as Self
- DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd (2009) — as Self (archive footage)
- DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do (2009) — as Self
- Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4 (2009) — as Self (archive footage)
- Janky Promoters (2009) — as Young Jeezy
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