Jeezy

Jeezy: Biography in Details

Who is Jeezy?

Jeezy is a Grammy-nominated American rapper and actor.

The rapper has released ten studio albums in total including several hit singles like, ‘Soul Survivor’, ‘I Luv It, ‘Put On’, among others.

How many siblings does Jeezy have?

Jeezy was born Jay Wayne Jenkins in Columbia, South Carolina on September 28, 1977. As of 2020, his age is 42. He has not revealed the identities of his parents.

They were not married and their relationship ended when Jay was just a toddler. He has a sister named Katrina Wright.

After their break up, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia with his mother. His childhood was a very difficult one.

In an interview, Jeezy described his childhood as ’empty’. He was involved in gangs, too. He grew up in poverty and earned money illegally by selling cell phones drugs.

His ethnicity is Afro-American.

Education: School/College, University

There is no information about his educational background. Jeezy has not revealed which college or school he went to.

What is Jeezy’s net worth?

As of 2023, Jeezy has an estimated net worth of around $20 million. He has earned this sum with his successful career in the music industry.

There is no information about his annual salary. According to reports, an average American rapper makes around $62k a year.

Jeezy: Professional Life, Career

In 2001, Jeezy released his first independent album, ‘Thuggin’ Under the Influence’. Two years later, he released ‘Come Shop wit Me’.

He signed with Def Jam Records in 2005 and released a single from his debut album, ‘And Then What’. The single reached No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100.

His debut studio album, ‘Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101’ debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The album sold more than 172k copies in the first week and was certified Platinum by RIAA.

The second single, ‘Soul Survivor’ from his album, ‘Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101’ reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 list and is the highest-charting single of his career. The third single from his album, ‘My Hood’ reached No.77 on the Billboard Hot 100.

On September 2, 2008, he released his third album, ‘The Recession’ which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart. The lead single ‘Put On’ reached No.12.

Some of the other singles that became hits included ‘Vacation’, ‘My President’, ‘Crazy World’, and ‘Who Dat’. The album.

He announced his tenth and final album, ‘Tm104: The Legend of the Snowman’ on August 23, 2019.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight

Young Jeezy stands at a height of around 5 feet 9 inches. He weighs around 79 kg.

He has black hair and dark-brown hair. There is no information about his other body measurements.

Trivia

• His nickname is ‘Snowman’. Snow is another name for cocaine.
• Initially, he wanted to have a background role in the music industry.
• He has several famous friends including Jay-Z and Kanye West.
• He has been nominated for the Grammy Awards and has won

Controversies, Arrests

The rapper, like many other rappers, has had a controversial career. He has been arrested multiple times. In 2005, the police arrested him for a shooting case in Miami Beach. He was charged with carrying firearms without permission.

In June 2008, the police arrested him for driving under influence in Atlanta. In January 2014, the police arrested him for battery, terrorist threats, and false imprisonment after a fight with his own son.

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

The rapper is active on social media sites.

He has around 1.3 million followers on Twitter and around 4.8 million followers on Instagram. Similarly, his Facebook account has around 6.7 million followers.

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