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Podcast: Jay-Z, Young Jeezy and Trey Songz interview
Original at StreetHop.com
• Wed, Jan 13
By Caesar PART 4: Jeezy speaks about his philanthropy and his upcoming album Thug Motivation 103. The guys are excited about going on tour. PART 5: Jay-Z addressed Birdman’s comments that Lil Wayne is a better lyricist, and is richer. Jeezy talks about deading beefs.
Shawty Redd Released From Prison On Bail
Original at MTV News Latest Headlines
• Tue, Jan 12
I really couldn't believe it," one of Redd's peers, producer Zaytoven told MTV News last week. "You hear a lot of rappers going through that type of trouble, but a producer? That's my first time hearing that. I was just shocked." Related Artists Shawty Redd
Trey Songz To Tour With Jay-Z
Original at MTV News Latest Headlines
• Sun, Jan 10
Following last year's headlining tour for BET, Trey Songz will be on the road again in 2010. This time around, the talented Virginia-born singer will join Jay-Z and Young Jeezy, according to Billboard.com. Songz will be opening on the second leg of the Blueprint 3 tour starting at the end of F...
Trey Songz To Tour With Jay-Z
Original at mtv.com
• Sun, Jan 10
Following last year's headlining tour for BET, Trey Songz will be on the road again in 2010. This time around, the talented Virginia-born singer will join Jay-Z and Young Jeezy, according to Billboard.com. Songz will be opening on the second leg of the Blueprint 3 tour starting at the end of F...
Fat Joe Is Ready To Head To The Darkside With Young JeezyOriginal at MTV News Latest Headlines
• Fri, Jan 8
The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Joe is working with Young Jeezy, Busta Rhymes, DJ Khaled, Cool & Dre, Alchemist, Street Runner and more on the LP. Scott Storch is also set to dish out beats. Related Videos Mixtape Daily: Fat Joe, Drake, Gucci Mane, More
Snoop/ Young Jeezy Producer Shawty Redd Arrested For Murder
Original at mtv.com
• Sun, Jan 3
Stewart had been one of the most promising hip-hop producers to come out of Atlanta in recent years. He first made his mark on Young Jeezy's classic mixtape Trap or Die, and the two have collaborated since then on Jeezy's Thug Motivation 101 and Recession albums. He has also worked with Gucci...
DJ Drama Is Mixtape Daily's DJ Of The YearOriginal at mtv.com
• Wed, Dec 16
DJ Drama Photo: Atlantic/MTV News DJ of the Year: DJ Drama LP: » Gangsta Grillz: The Album Vol. 2 Breakthrough Mixtape DJ of the Year: DJ Holiday For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines. Related Videos Mixtape Year End Celebration: Mixtape Of The Year
DJ Drama Is Mixtape Daily's DJ Of The YearOriginal at MTV News Latest Headlines
• Wed, Dec 16
DJ Drama Photo: Atlantic/MTV News DJ of the Year: DJ Drama LP: » Gangsta Grillz: The Album Vol. 2 Breakthrough Mixtape DJ of the Year: DJ Holiday For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines. Related Videos Mixtape Year End Celebration: Mixtape Of The Year
DJ Khaled Spills Details About Victory LP
Original at mtv.com
• Wed, Dec 16
Ninety percent of that track listing is so real," Khaled said in an e-mail to MTV News. "I can tell u this, [the album] is getting even bigger. But just know the ones you read on that track listing that you hoping are on the Victory album, I can say this; God is soooo goood! VICTORY coming soon!"
Rihanna Joined By Jay-Z, Young Jeezy Live In LondonOriginal at mtv.com
• Mon, Nov 16
She spit the opening lines of Rated R's "Hard," then welcomed Young Jeezy onstage so he could finish things off. As the song ended, her band performed a medley of "S.O.S." and "Unfaithful" (the perfect time for a costume change!), and Rihanna emerged in a black leotard and began singing her ver...
Young Jeezy And Rick Ross Unite Their Crews For 'Erryday' VideoOriginal at mtv.com
• Wed, Oct 14
• 3 related articles
Rick Ross, Jay-Z and Young Jeezy Photo: Getty Images For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines. Related Videos Mixtape Daily Video: Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, More Related Artists Young Jeezy Rick Ross (Hip-Hop)
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Young Jeezy Rides Recession To The #7 Spot On Hottest MCs In The Game!Original at mtv.com
• Thu, Oct 1
• 4 related articles
My President' brings Jeezy a major hip-hop moment during Obama's election. By Shaheem Reid Young Jeezy Photo: USDA/MTV News »7. Young Jeezy »6. »5. »4. »3. »2. »1. Albums: The Recession Singles: "Put On" (featuring Kanye West), "Vacation," "Crazy World," "My President" (featuring Nas)
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Lil Boosie Wants To Record Mixtape With Young JeezyOriginal at MTV News Latest Headlines
• Thu, Aug 13
• 2 related articles
I'm trying to get him to do a mixtape with me right now,' the Louisiana MC tells Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Related Videos Mixtape Daily Video: Ghostface, Joe Budden, Nicki Minaj Related Artists Lil Boosie Young Jeezy
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Exclusive: Young Jeezy Talks Thug Motivation 103 LPOriginal at MTV News Latest Headlines
• Wed, Aug 5
Young Jeezy has his producers lined up for Thug Motivation 103, which is due to drop later this year. Working with Shawty Redd once again, Young has also enlisted the services of up-and-comer Midnight Black as well as Kanye West, and he says he's got about 25 to 30 songs ready to go.
Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy Kick Off America's Most Wanted With A BangOriginal at MTV News Latest Headlines
• Tue, Jul 28
Jeezy's set continued with a section of his guest appearances, such as "Love in This Club," "I Luv Your Girl" and the "Dey Know" remix. Related Photos Lil Wayne, Drake, More Kickoff 'Young Money Presents: America's Most Wanted' Tour Related Artists Lil Wayne Young Jeezy Drake Soulja Boy T...
Slim Thug Co-Signs Jay-Z's DOA
Original at RapBasement.com
• Wed, Jun 17
TX In related news, last week Young Jeezy also took Jigga's side on the anti-autotune campaign. "I don't do autotune, so sh*t, it might be the death of autotune," Jeezy said in an interview. "All you autotune n*ggas might be in trouble. ...
Trace Adkins to kick off season at Blossom
Original at Akron Beacon Journal
• Wed, Jun 17
OH With Drake, Young Jeezy and Soulja Boy Tell 'Em for the America's Most Wanted Music Festival. $25 lawn, $49.75-$79.75 pavilion. Tickets go on sale at 10 am Saturday. Rascal Flatts with Darious Rucker American Living Unstoppable Tour 2009 presented by ...
Young Jeezy Says Dis Record Is A Response To Gucci ManeOriginal at MTV News Latest Headlines
• Wed, Jun 17
It's not like I had a problem with him — he had a problem with me, because he was jealous,' Jeezy says of fellow Atlanta rapper. By Shaheem Reid Jeezy debuted "24-23" at Atlanta hot spot the Velvet Room, where Gucci Mane and Snoop Dogg were in the V.I.P. section.
Soulja Boy Tell'em Inspired By Michael Jackson, Impressed By Eminem
Original at MTV.com
• Wed, Jun 17
This summer, the 19-year-old will be traveling all across the country, along with Young Jeezy, Drake and Lil Wayne for the America's Most Wanted Music Festival. Performing such high-profile sets on the same bill as A-list rap superstars is never a ...
'Super Jam 2'
Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Sun, Jun 14
MO That's how it rolled out Saturday, culminating in Young Jeezy, an artist whose street tales are all good in the hood. He was true to form in his show-closing slot, which included “The Realist,” “Soul Survivor,” and “I Luv It,” while also touching on ...
Opinion: Young Jeezy And Guests Steal The Show At Summer Jam
Original at MTV.com
• Mon, Jun 8
By Shaheem Reid EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — You guys better stop sleeping on Young Jeezy. The Atlanta rap king pulls out all stops during his big show appearances. The Snowman had the highlight of the night at Sunday's Summer Jam concert, ... Vibe - HipHopDX
New Recordings
Original at Philadelphia Inquirer
• Sun, May 10
• 19 related articles
PA The synth-sleek "Never Ever" with rapper Young Jeezy, the stammering crunk-lite "High Price" with Ludacris, and choice melodies from the pen of The-Dream make for solid jams. And when Ciara happily runs the final quarter of the Ride tackling bright ...
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Ciara: Fantasy Ride Review
Original at IGN
• Wed, May 6
CA There is an endearing contrast between Ciara's sweet vocal performance and the hoarse bad boy rap of Young Jeezy. It's a vulnerable he's-just-not-that-into-you tune, and the album's best track. "Work," featuring Missy Elliott, will make all the bad ...
Last night: Snoop
Original at Arkansas Times
• Tue, May 5
AR It'sa symptom of following rap tours. Just in recent memory, Arkansas' gotten stiffed by E-40, Young Jeezy and Lil Wayne (or their promoters). Even when stars do show up, there's never confirmation until late in the night (though to be fair, ...
Young Jeezy Concert Falls Victim To Swine Flu
Original at Starpulse.com
• Thu, Apr 30
• 17 related articles
CT A concert headlined by rapper Young Jeezy at the University of Delaware has been scrapped by school officials after an outbreak of swine flu in the state. Jeezy and rap newcomer Drake were due to play a show at the Bob Carpenter Center on Thursday ...
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LEFTOVERS : Gooden's autograph depreciates - Las Vegas Review
Original at Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Tue, Apr 21
Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV The Hoosiers' head man was Tweeting about such things as game strategy and rapper Young Jeezy performing at the Little 500 bicycle race on campus. Let's just hope, for Hoosiers fans' sake, that all this Tweeting doesn't result in another visit from the ...
Breeding Ground Spotlight: S. Fresh
Original at AllHipHop
• Thu, Apr 16
C Gutta (Young Dro, TI, Young Jeezy) and Pat the Producer (Young Buck). I also work with in-house producers a lot. allhiphop.com: Anyone you want to mention or show love to in your final remarks? SF: BJ Beats, who produced “Shawty Really Love It” and ...
Kanye West Produces For 30 Seconds To Mars?
Original at RapBasement.com
• Thu, Apr 16
TX I played them some of the new Jeezy (Young Jeezy) beats, and before everybody bounced, Brandon hopped on the keyboard and I hopped on the MPC [sampler]" West wrote. "Sh-- was dope. Oh, and yes, those are Swarovski crystals on Brandon's shirt, ...
Ludacris Signs Lil Scrappy To DTP
Original at RapBasement.com
• Mon, Apr 6
TX With a crowd that gathered to see Young Jeezy, Plies, Rick Ross and of course Ludacris for the "No 1 In The South Got Swagga Like Us" concert, Luda brought Scrappy to the stage to perform "Money In The Bank," his 2006 hit single. ...
EXCLUSIVE: Lil Scrappy Join's Luda's Disturbing Tha Peace
Original at AllHipHop
• Mon, Apr 6
As one of the headliners of the “No1 in the South Got Swagga Like Us” concert, which took place at Atlanta’s Phillips Arena Sunday evening, Luda made the news official to a crowd which had gathered to see him perform alongside Young Jeezy, Plies, ...
0214. New Singles
Original at Hear
• Sat, Feb 14
By MidniTe Soulja Boy Feat Lil Wayne, Jim Jones, Maino, Young Jeezy & Jadakiss - Turn My Swag On (Mega Remix) [VeryHot] Here’s all of the verses on one track, it’s mixed very well. Not sure who mixed it, but they did a good job. It is actually a clean version though, sorry. http://www.zshare.net/audio/...
Opinion: Plies - Da REAList
Original at Rolling Stone
• Mon, Jan 5
Do you like Young Jeezy but think he's a little soft? Then this Florida MC and self-avowed "goon" is for you. Da Realist is Plies' second album of 2008, coming on the heels of the gold-selling Definition of Real. Over minimalist hand claps and kick drums, Plies dishes singsong choruses and as...
Podcast: //New Music: Ciara Featuring Young Jeezy - Never Ever//
Original at Neon Limelight
• Sun, Jan 4
By Story Gilmore photo: Sincerely Ciara Ciara fans, it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. CiCi’s official first single has made it’s way to the internet! Ciara recently expressed her excitement over the Young Jeezy featured Never Ever and now you can finally hear what all the fuss is about. The song’s...
Kanye West, Young Jeezy And More Go-To Guest Artists Of 2008 (Who Aren't Lil Wayne Or T-Pain)
Original at mtv.com
• Wed, Dec 31
We know that Lil Wayne and T-Pain are the top-two guest appearances in the game either way you rank them. In 2008, the two worked with just about everybody, from T.I. to Fall Out Boy. Bankable! Having T-Wayne on your record practically guaranteed you big airplay on at least one radio format.
30 Questions
Original at Last.fm Group Journal
• Tue, Dec 9
1. Lil' Wayne 2. Akon 5. Kanye West 6. Young Jeezy 8. Ludacris 9. T.I. 12. Nas 17. Birdman 18. Usher 19 DJ Khaled 22. Birdman & Lil' Wayne 24. R. Kelly 29. DJ Drama & Lil' Wayne 5. How many albums by 13 do you own? Pop Bottles (Feat. Lil' Wayne) Hmmmmm, Akon? American Superstar (Feat. Lil' Wayne)
Opinion: Kanye West's 808's and Heartbreak Excedes Expectations
Original at blogs.browardpalmbeach.com
• Wed, Nov 26
Kanye was never much of a rapper anyway, but he's always found away to stay cutting edge. Young Jeezy, on the other hand, sounds dated and stale when he ... CD Review] Kanye West, '808s & Heartbreak' (Roc-A-Fella) OC Weekly Kanye West 808s & Heartbreak CD Review So Hood
Kanye West, Usher, Rick Ross, More React To Barack Obama's Historic VictoryOriginal at mtv.com
• Tue, Nov 4
Fat Joe, Nick Cannon, Young Jeezy also celebrate the new president-elect. By Shaheem Reid Kanye West Photo: Gareth Cattermole/ Getty Images It's just incredible to know that Barack Obama is our president," Usher told MTV News. "Can I say this? The coolest sh-- ever!"
Rick Ross Has No Hard Feelings About His Omission From T.I.'s 'Swagger Like Us'Original at mtv.com
• Fri, Oct 31
Rick Ross' Still the Trillest is the main pick for next week's Mixtape Monday. You can check it out right here on MTVNews.com starting Monday. Also on Monday, the Rick Ross mixtape segment will run on "MTV Jams" every hour starting at 8 a.m. We have more than enough exclusive news to go along with i...
Gyant Scoop Blog: Jay-Z, Andre 3000, 50 Cent and Jeezy To Appear On "Swagger Like Us" Remix?? Jennifer Hudson Takes A Leak!
Original at SOHH
• Fri, Sep 26
By LT Dinwiddie Let's see what happens. Story Developing..... Let's hope you all still go out and support her new CD when it hits stores this Tuesday. It???s not too late to nominate your favorite artists, bloggers or even yourself for an Online Hip-Hop Award. State your bid here.
Bun B - You're Everything
Original at The Elements
• Thu, Aug 7
Lyrics:] Bun (Intro): Man fo real I love being from the dirty south mane It made me the G I am today made me the hustla I am today the grinda, the baller, the gangsta I am today A lot of people got opinions, issues, and problems with what they see comin from the south but we doin well n the south mane...
Opinion: re: Young Jeezy
Original at AllHipHop
• Wed, Aug 6
By heart_beat_of_305MIA GOOD LOOKING ON PUTING ME UP ON TRAE AND ZRO..I DONT KNOW IF YOU HEARD THE NEW ABN CD ''IT IS WHAT IT IS''...THAT SHIT FIRE...MY TOP 3 TRACKS IS HOOD CLASSIC MY NIGGA...XXL GAVE THEM A LUKE WARM REVIEW BUT I DONT FEED INTO WHAT THEM MAG'S SAY CUZ THEY DONT KNOW WHAT THEY TALKIN BOUT 1/2 DA TIME
Young Jeezy Brings Out Usher, Kanye West; T.I. Returns To Hometown Stage, At Atlanta's Birthday BashOriginal at mtv.com
• Mon, Jun 16
Two years ago I brought out Jay-Z — this year I brought out Usher and Kanye,' Jeezy boasts. By Shaheem Reid Young Jeezy and Usher at Saturday's Birthday Bash Photo: MTV News Check out pictures of T.I., Young Jeezy and more onstage at the Birthday Bash.)
re: Young Jeezy Ft. Kanye West
Original at AllHipHop
• Sun, May 4
By cckbailey ANYBODY can put together some words that rhyme over a beat but only a few can put words together that actually have meaning. I do understand that music is a business and entertainment therefore you can't bombard the listeners with all songs that have a meaning quote on quote, you have to bala...
re: Young Jeezy Ft. Kanye West
Original at AllHipHop
• Sat, May 3
By MRGODBYROAD note: bar fa bar twista will out shine ya best rapper on any song. tru (tru) juvy (400') ice cube(america most wanted) ugk (ugk) I'M SERIOUS- T.I. (NOT TRAP MUZIC) ILLMATIC-NAS I AM -NAS top 5 slept on albums (from '07 & '08) face (made)
re: Hip-Hop Rumors: Young Jeezy Crashes Lambo! Budden To Shady? Obama Lkes Jay-Z!
Original at AllHipHop
• Thu, Jan 10
By jubilee.shine They are not going to report on themselves. They have been suppressing my case for years..." Fans who have taken Stewart's allegations seriously, have found eerie mythological parallels, which seem significant in a case that revolves around the highly metaphorical and symbolic Matrix se...
re: Hip-Hop Rumors: Young Jeezy Crashes Lambo! Budden To Shady? Obama Lkes Jay-Z!
Original at AllHipHop
• Wed, Jan 9
By TWON THE DON HP AND EVERYONE ELSE LOOK WHATS GOING ON IN MY CITY Woman Stabs Her Baby ...Then Stabs 2 Other People on a CTA Bus
re: Hip-Hop Rumors: Young Jeezy Crashes Lambo! Budden To Shady? Obama Lkes Jay-Z!
Original at AllHipHop
• Wed, Jan 9
By JrzeeMa The couple lived with Phan's mother at Bayou La Batre, a fishing village with a large Southeast Asian community. Phan's brother-in-law Kam Phengsisomboun, who is from Thailand, said the couple moved back to the area from Hinesville, Georgia, only a couple of weeks ago.
re: Hip-Hop Rumors: Young Jeezy Crashes Lambo! Budden To Shady? Obama Lkes Jay-Z!
Original at AllHipHop
• Wed, Jan 9
By MyNinjas Lupe did say though, that he's not so much disappointed with Obama as he is the entire democratic process. A system that he said "has shi**ed on us for over 400 years using principles that our precious politicians and candidates still hold dear to this very day ... a contract of social equality w...
Opinion: DJ Khaled - We the Best
Original at Rolling Stone
• Thu, May 31
Review: This Miami DJ is a top player on the hip-hop mix-tape circuit, and his second proper LP plays like a big-budget version of something you could buy on Canal Street: There's nothing particularly innovative about Khaled's cinematic synth beats, but with huge names like T.I., Young Je...
Opinion: Young Jeezy Settles Child Support Case
Original at Blastro Music
• Wed, Nov 30
Here's Dyke's lawyer on Jeezy: "Mr. Jenkins is one of the fastest rising Hip-Hop/rap performers on the Billboard Chart, with well over a million records in sales in the past year and a mansion in Atlanta. He lives in high style, tours the country and is in the close company of stars like Jay-Z a...