Jeezy is the latest celebrity to deliver a “Tiny Desk Concert” for NPR music. The Atlanta rapper is currently receiving a lot love on social media for the way he and his band killed the performance.
Jeezy performed some of his majors hit songs such as “Standing Ovation,” “Bottom Of The Map,” “Air Forces,” and “Go Crazy.” In the middle of his performance he spoke about his classic catalog and shared, “I was able to connect with my people and my culture because we spoke the same language. I wanted to inspire and give people the blueprint — people who wanted more for themselves.”
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A lot of social media users on X feel like Jeezy should’ve been had a Tiny Desk performance but regardless of the timing the rapper put on an amazing show. Last year, Jeezy dropped his 13th studio album, I Might Forgive…But I Don’t Forget. He also released a book which was titled “Adversity For Sale” a few months before the release of the album. “I didn’t understand trauma and all these different things, so when I started to get the words for it, I started to understand and grab tools, I started to become better,” Jeezy previously shared while speaking to Tamron Hall. “I started on my journey, and that’s why I’m expressing it and putting it in the book because I didn’t know I was depressed for like eight years of my life straight.”
Jeezy’s journey to success began in the streets of Atlanta, where he was involved in the drug trade and hustling to make ends meet. He eventually turned to music as a way to escape his troubled past and express himself creatively. In the early 2000s, Jeezy joined a group called Boyz n da Hood, which helped him gain some recognition in the music industry.
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It was his solo debut album, “Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101,” released in 2005, that catapulted Jeezy to stardom. The album was a commercial success, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and earning him a loyal fan base. Jeezy’s signature raspy voice and raw lyrics resonated with listeners, particularly those who could relate to his tales of struggle and triumph.
Jeezy’s success continued with subsequent albums, such as “The Inspiration” and “The Recession,” which further solidified his status as a heavyweight in the rap game. He collaborated with other big-name artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Rick Ross, further expanding his reach and influence in the industry.
Aside from his music career, Jeezy also dabbled in entrepreneurship, launching his own clothing line, 8732 Apparel, and a sports agency, Agency 99. He has also been involved in philanthropy, supporting various charitable causes in his community.
Today, Jeezy is regarded as one of the pioneers of trap music, a subgenre of hip-hop that originated in the South and is characterized by its heavy beats and gritty lyrics. He has inspired a new generation of artists with his authentic storytelling and unwavering dedication to his craft.