Young Jeezy
Hip Hopcrunk raptrap precursorSouthern hip-hopstreet rap
Jay Jenkins (born October 12, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina), better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, formerly Lil J, is an American rapper and actor signed to Def Jam Records. In 2001 he released his solo debut album Thuggin' Under the Influence, under the name Lil J, which featured production from Lil Jon. In 2004 he signed with Bad Boy Records and joined the group Boyz N Da Hood, whose self-titled album was released in June 2005. In 2005 he released his major label debut, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation
Influenced by: Lil Jon, T.I., Gucci Mane, UGK
- Label:
- Def Jam
- Active:
- 2001-present
- Scene:
- Atlanta/Southern rap
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