Jeezy Talks Adversity, Forgiveness, Evolving Beyond The Streets, Hip-Hop Beginnings + More

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[@jayDee92133]

Nobody is saying you gotta let people punk you or put hands on you but at some point as an adult you gotta get out of the street mentality because it's something that will always hold you back.

[@CrimsonBrosNetwork]

I ageee @jayDee92133 your growth is stunted when you keep a street mentality.

[@jakendrickwilliams8101]

So I bet you think those black people should have let those white people jump on that black man🤦

[@tricey_mylifeinmotion]

💯

[@FlpDScrp]

Facts

[@courtneyjohnson3833]

This thought process could save so many people

[@Dmap1]

Who would have thought jeezy would turn out to be who he is today! This is how you suppose to age and evolve! Love it!

[@yvonneaaron7685]

Facts

[@debrajames3865]

Tell me more, I don't know of him at all . I hear the libra in him for he is well spoken and serious. However who is he other than a Arthur?.

[@Grief944]

That’s the same guy who tried to whack Gucci mane

[@bdoan990]

I was on the fence about buying the book until he dropped that bar , “they say you look like your daddy when you’re born and you look like your decisions when you die.” That hit hard. He’s still motivating and staying on top. Thank you for the consistency.

[@312Freecity]

On the fence? The book is 12.99 bro….lol

[@AlphaSincere]

@@312Freecity😂😂

[@mr.reliable8123]

Thanks for repeating that. I couldn't understand what he said.

[@jDot2414]

Books dope!

[@Minamac1Cali]

Me too that was it for me and can’t wait to read it 😊

[@VON-the-Kid]

Jeezy was tha motivation that helped me walk away from the streets and start looking for another avenue to change my life. I've been retired now for over 12yrs and never felt better about where i am."

[@QueXopa79]

Lol …

[@S1lverArr0w]

Retired from streets is WILD😂💀

[@seensay2132]

💯💯

[@VON-the-Kid]

@@S1lverArr0w you have to make it to this level to understand.

[@MarvinNicholson823]

​@@S1lverArr0wIts A Man thing

[@cjgameon264]

*"When you're born, you look like your daddy, when you die, you look like your decisions."*

[@floridaboykane]

2003: “Trap or Die” 2023: “Evolve or Die”

[@mobglizzy]

Have a productive day everyone!

[@user-jv8kc7bp8e]

I will. You too💯

[@d.miller8794]

Same too you

[@edimoney89]

You too

[@travisjones7751]

The definition of real right here, from the dope game to corporate level. We'll never see another jeezy.

[@jayclemons3071]

We see people like this all the time clown

[@zaymoney252]

Never been in dope game ever.. Always been a rapper

[@travisjones7751]

@@zaymoney252 negative. My ppls down there can vouch for it.

[@johnhill862]

Go to Macon and ask certified OG’s about Lil J. Jeezy been havin it before rap. Fucutalmbout. And that’s facts.

[@Navybeauty09]

Corporate Thuggin💪🏾💕

[@angeleyes3396]

“when you go through so many losses in life you come to grips with the fact that it’s just a part of life but you still have to allow yourself to feel” 💯 I’m working on that last part too Jeezy.

[@Underrated.Legendz]

Alot of us can learn something from Jeezy's Growth

[@TopShotta2.23]

True but He needs to make it right with the ones he fkd over lol

[@iffysd9864]

I legit feel he playing the waiting game to strike when unexpected

[@willj8814]

Learn what? Examples?

[@bobbyblack6513]

Who did he f ova?

[@TopShotta2.23]

@@bobbyblack6513 lookup, Clem & kinky b to name a few

[@sirrmanning2769]

If you live long enough, you will come to this realization. Not everyone can be on YOUR positive path.

[@redrumandwine]

Grown man conversation, Jeezy's evolution is commendable, and what life is about. Great to see.

[@vonneal1]

Young men sought WAR! Old men sought PEACE💪🏾

[@user-ft4ck3bc9k]

I'm 29 And I been praying and seeking peace since I was 17 either you evil or you ain't.

[@vonneal1]

I didn't say all men suga. But I'm with you! Prayers are up!

[@taylorchanna]

Jeezy is phenomenal!!! Love his continued evolution. 🫶🏾💯💪🏾

[@Kim-427]

What he said about Tupac is why he’s great. He did touch your heart and mind that’s why people feel how they feel about him. They say he wasn’t a great rapper this and that it don’t matter because he touched people. No rapper has done it like that. This is why he’s so loved while others aren’t. Thank you Jeezy❤

[@sidiquegeloo1816]

Wow

[@vexotimmer2675]

Well said Kim, and that's why 2Pac has always been my favorite rapper for that exact reason.

[@allaboutthemurzic]

2Pac overrated asf

[@Mone333Williams]

Pac was my leader and mentor. He taught me and what I learned helped me thru life. Military minded 🤷🏾‍♀️🫡💯

[@sidiquegeloo1816]

@@Mone333Williams show is a picture of you and Pac

[@killagthegreat]

I’m 36 And I still look up to Jeezy.. Mann my boi inspirational Asf

[@jamielleanderson33]

Hearing Jeezy Talk Give Me A Moral Stories Of Growth & Life Never Too Late For Growth

[@nonekbonetone]

We got to keep supporting the "old heads" in hip hop. Hip hop is only 50 years old so its still growing and we are finally seeing the evolution of our favorite artists. These guys were children (practically) when they were shaping our lives through their music. Now we see the lessons learned and can grow with them as (and into) men. The younger generation will be able to learn from this too. Shit is so dope. Hip hop 4ever.

[@tharealfetti]

💯

[@bobbygray3186]

Old Head just sounds so disrespectful to me but I feel you on the other part though. Old skool sounds better

[@jayc5756]

Idk about shaping our lives. I don't Stan none of them. I just enjoy their music. It is what it is.

[@jalenmackall6743]

@@jayc5756you may be listening to the wrong ones than

[@jayc5756]

@@jalenmackall6743 What you talking about?? I said I don't Stan ANYONE...that goes for Any & Everybody bruh. Period!!!

[@BG274100]

I have seen a lot of videos of people talking bad about him but what I realize they are still stuck in the past!!

[@zaymoney252]

Nah it’s the fact that he never been solid he made a career off fake drug dealing life he claimed and when ppl got to kno him or signed to him they seen he wasn’t really the image he portrayed .. He always been a non street dude it’s jus now he older he could b hisself without worryin wha others think he don’t have to b the fake drug dealer nomore

[@ericponder8161]

​@@zaymoney252exactly he a great rapper, but the life he raps about is not his

[@heartles4008]

Like Ross and half the rappers out now😂

[@EmekamI]

What is yall talking bout. This dude really got money. Nobody who even mad at him says he's a fake drug dealer. He just the average selfish black man who basically always had some to lose and chose hisself first everytime. If he figures it out and brings his gang back in he will be larger then life.

[@jay55148]

It's never late to be better. Salute jeezy

[@keandreamack5832]

I just Love Jeezy!!!

[@Next_LevelMe]

Respect for “Jay Jeezy Jenkins”, I’m with you💯 We have to keep evolving! Change is always good. I’m supporting you in whatever you do. Music going to be forever classic.

[@theannoyedflamingomedia]

Jeezy's laugh is iconic

[@edimoney89]

(Haha)

[@Shaqlife]

❤

[@laurenhall2131]

It’s never to late to change…. Facts

[@edimoney89]

Got too

[@zaymoney252]

He never changed he just being hisself now.. look at interview from him when he first came out he always been same person.. It’s just now he don’t have to fake like a drug dealer cuz he’s older and could be more hisself without portraying a fake image nomore.. So I don’t c change he always been this person in all his interviews

[@shedrickturner7758]

Respect to C tha God, everyone wants him to go back to the old him but he’s been putting people on which is more important and Jeezy just showed that at the beginning of the interview 💯💯

[@Purplehayez]

I enjoyed this interview and both Charlemagne and Envy. They did their homework and touched on topics about evolvement . THAT'S now you do it💜 Jeezy a real one #Legendary

[@kelliegold5900]

Jeezy has always been one of my favorite rappers but now I see him as much more than that he has truly done a 360 with his life!!

[@4LaLa]

Great conversation, many gems, sadly We all see the divorce “announcement” if ur here to see if he mentions Jeannie it’s brief @24:22

[@chafrajayfra32]

How could he talk about her and his marriage as his sacred place and one month later, there’s divorce. Guess he didn’t want to talk about the marriage because he knew he wasn’t staying.

[@prinnyp8209]

That is deep what Jeezy said “when you’re born, you look like your daddy, when you die, you look like you’re decision”.

[@gqbcustomkickz]

Jeezy is one of my favorite artist 🎯💯....but the laugh is EXACTLY like the adlibs....big up and continued success to Jeezy 👊🏾❤

[@edimoney89]

Adlib never get old

[@gqbcustomkickz]

@@edimoney89 NEVER 🎯💯

[@abdalleahmed4613]

Jeezy looking handsome and healthy No homo

[@user-fk4ws7vq4s]

Real talk ! This conversation is for every young man and older male’s that think that they have to mask their feelings by being tough and building walls and not feeling ,they need to know that they can have feelings and cry out loud , and that by doing so does not make you any less of a man , but it will help you grow in a positive way , then you’ll be able to move on with your life and help others , like these gentlemen are doing.

[@jeezycalderon812]

Just turned 34. My name is Jesus. I was given the nickname Jeezy when I was 18 and been riding with it ever since lol Jeezy always been one of my favorite artists since 2007 ⛄️

[@johnfoster1907]

This is Powerful. Especially when we can set ourselves free blessings to my brother. Breakfast club #1 💯💯💯

[@samsungbackup3619]

When I first saw the interview I wondered why his wofe didn't come up... it all makes sense now

[@wetmoney85]

Everyone is Talking about the subway convention But my favorite quote from Jeezy "I took a Gatorade break to get everything straight now I'm sitting here thinking how much Gatorade make" -get allot 2008

[@JokerbatmanKing]

True shit real bars

[@sunshinesheis]

Didn’t know he released a book but I will definitely be reading it now. Great interview

[@edimoney89]

Great

[@letswork2189]

This is such as amazing interview!! I love Jeezy growth!!

[@yourmotherstepson7974]

Jezzy and Gucci growth should be documented and remembered

[@icameisaws4829]

I remember when Mariah Carey did MTV cribs. She showed everything except for her bedroom. Later on, I spent a weekend at our youth pastor's house. It was like for young adults. We had only one rule, "Do not enter the bedroom at the end of the hall." Now as a married adult, I fully understand it on all sides. Some things are meant to be personal.

[@clinton3500]

Jeezy one of the most consistent, realistic [ to himself] artist of my generation #101isAclassic

[@dwaynejordan6750]

Takes "Strength" to "Forgive" that is Why "Life" has So many Challenges.. Amen

[@realgamernetwork]

It's good to see these brothers in hip-hop growing 😎🔥💯🎶

[@petersonv9535]

I love these type of interviews! They’re motivational!

[@ImWhole50]

This interview is so in line with my affirmation when I started my day. Growth. Putting in the work to confront and overcome roots of my issues. So I can have a greater outcome that is mine to have.

[@TheLhicks26]

I'm copying that

[@tameka3336]

Evolution is beautiful❤️‍🩹

[@TheCoolSpot]

Been a Jeezy fan since TOD Vol. 1.... And it feels good to still be able to be a fan @ 44 because of his growth and maturity. It's almost like 2 different ppl... A lot of these street rappers r more scared of growing up than prison. I honestly thought Jeezy wld be in that category.... Happy I was wrong. Love to see it... ✊🏾

[@rashadhobson9040]

Salute to Jeezy for the growth and change! Then also to talk about it!

[@JohnKennedy-kh3eu]

Miami, FL. 🌴 got love all day for Jeezy

[@IAMNASHHH]

A lot great interviews up here lately

[@bosssmannn2011]

Just ordered it. One of my favorite artists

[@veemontana718]

I would’ve never thought jeezy would turn out this way… I’ve been a jezzy fan since he first came out, he made me wanna rap like him… I’m glad he turned himself around

[@PhinaLuv]

Here after the divorce announcement... 🤯

[@darkmediatracks]

I would luv to hear a grown up Jeezy album 💯💯.

[@RockerT1000]

I like the old jeezy music better, but im proud of the mans growth.

[@travishubbard7107]

Motivation for real!!!

[@onezero1441]

Jeezy is a good man even better rapper. When I need motivation- Jeezy. Buy the book!

[@wandaclement4000]

Great interview! I love to see people evolve, beautiful! ❤

[@edimoney89]

Fax

[@Cj_givenchy]

We need "The Recession P.2" especially in the next few years.

[@jeteshauntis3377]

Beautiful understandings to come into. Thankful, that he’s delivering a message to be your own man and to learn from the lessons in life. The lessons where we gain the wisdom to produce the light to show the way for those looking to rise. Keep Shining!!!

[@DST2003]

I love Jeezy! Such an intelligent guy

[@normanori-ox7bg]

Jeezy is one of my favourites, and to hear the way he talked about Tupac, so cool so cool 🫡

[@Clacci38]

I’m here for this grown folks mature conversation. 👑

[@edimoney89]

Motivation

[@tpa6laf]

FACTS

[@wairimumukuria959]

Here after the divorce news. Evolve or die extends and applies to everyone outside yourself too.

[@RessurrectionGraves]

Honestly there are so many powerful nuggets here. Whew!

[@jennifern1956]

GROWTH!! ❤❤❤ to see it! I’ll be checking that book out!

[@elninodams252]

From young I’ve been trying to amulet that jeezy laugh *adlib* 🗣️. Jeezy was my favourite man!

[@Animation56731]

Good interview 🙏🏾👌🏾💙

[@513DreDay513]

Love this dude! The transformation and growth! 💯💯

[@spicypecan]

Legendary interview now this is some grown man ish. Need more of it.

[@mr.hamilton1675]

It is a beautiful day when I can wake up and hear from tha 🐐 Jeezy

[@Shaqlife]

Amen ❤

[@TheStar798]

For the first time, I truly understand why Jeannie loves Jeezy the way she does. Very interesting and insightful man, and a great interview. 👏

[@jamaciag09]

Yikes!! This comment didn't age well🫤

[@FlyGirlManifested]

So why is he divorcing her?????

[@BigCrossVita]

@@FlyGirlManifestedi can't wait to hear it from them.

[@rudestboyem]

Salute to growth !!! Both men got in shape and doing a lot better in life and most of all they are both FREE !!

[@janetsantiago7728]

I love the fact that he changing and evolving love his voice

[@realfle3nom611]

Most important thing I've learned in this interview is not to take everything personal which I do because really the world is not centered around you. Just keep it moving. Thanks ⛄

[@tyizzirael5132]

It took this interview for you to realize that huh? Smh

[@realfle3nom611]

@@tyizzirael5132 Sure did and I'm not ashamed to admit that. I'm real unlike you

[@tyizzirael5132]

@@realfle3nom611 so that means to all the wise ppl throughout your life, who told you this, you still caused them problems over every little thing. You played victim. Not taking things personally is something you supposed to know early in life. But not you huh? Smh

[@realfle3nom611]

@@tyizzirael5132 I see what you doing. I don't take it personal because growth and development is a life journey. People is not perfect and it takes others longer through different avenues to finally get it

[@joshuacharles4403]

​@@tyizzirael5132Ppl learn things at they own pace... Ain't no rules to this Life shii

[@brandenholmes9634]

Ordering the book right now

[@Timeisathand7]

Excellent Interview

[@enoch410]

Jeezy the realest.

[@crystalreed7587]

Such a great interview and regardless of what's going on in Jeezy's personal life this man has evolved to great lengths and commend him for wanting to better himself and do better...always motivating and shows when he speaks...Love to see our people doing good and will foreva be a fan of Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins.

[@nevinkuser9892]

That was a great and inspiring closing statement. "I'm going to start my new life."

[@chafrajayfra32]

This statement has a new meaning now after the divorce announcement. 😔

[@HiramCHarris]

D*mn, Jeezy hit ‘em with the 1-2 punch: “When you’re born you look like your Daddy, when you die, you look like your decisions…”. Trill Spit!

[@2020_visuals]

My boy jeezy almost 2 decades in the game 💯🚀

[@Theonlynikki_]

Always been a fan…im a even bigger fan of this growth! Love this 4 him!

[@techfordummies6801]

You look like yo daddy when you born but look like your decisions when you die🔥🔥 still motivating and dropping gems 💎 after all these years, 4 sure bout to grab the book n listen to the audio version

[@jahjah4596]

Respect !

[@lelandpaul6773]

Dope interview

[@Keyshaw30]

I just love JEZZY’s evolution!!

[@NDG76]

Mad respect! Grown man!!!

[@NeneHighViBrations]

I love the person you have became! I think it teaches black men it's ok to grow Change and forgive and also be vulnerable within there truth. I love it continue to give and lead by example king flowers. I'm such a fan and I've always have been you are the shit jenkins. I love these types of interviews we need more. Knowledge is power!!!!! Rip long live Nip! Message well Received! 🎉🎉💜💙💜💙💜💙💙💙💜💜💜 #Shout out to hip hop because it truly changed alot and alot of lives. Its so much to b grateful

[@edimoney89]

Fax my guy

[@zaymoney252]

When was he ever not like this he rap about street stuff but this has always been his personality since tm101 every interview he wasn’t really living no street life so the whole I’m change now image don’t make sense cuz he’s always been this way fake gangsta

[@NeneHighViBrations]

It's called growth please be graceful

[@camirrahcharles2493]

I've always been a Jeezy fan and respect him even more. Keep doing your thing.

[@NATSCOTT]

Loved this interview. Jeezy forever a real one.

[@RGlenn336]

Can somebody please tell Jeezy to drop a paperback version so the guys locked up can get I copy! I’m tryna send it to my dawg right now and can’t cause the jails won’t allow hardcovers!!

[@Tnt-hc8kd]

Interview was wayyyy to short......loved it though

[@dustinharris8442]

Jeezy laugh is so iconic ❤

[@christinebryant8354]

I’ve always liked his message in his music 🎶 now we get to see the Man, husband, father. Son, uncle & friend etc… revolving I like that. At some point we all need to revolve. Change is a good thing. Live & learn. I liked at the end when you said if you want Jezzy he back there. My book 📖 is on the way & I can’t wait to read it. I read a lot of books myself & Will Smith book 📖 is still standing at number one with me. If everyone were to read his book than they would understand him so much better. Congratulations Mr.J. Jenkins

[@krazyfan2000]

Great interview. I have a new found respect for this guy because life is about growth and he has surely grown as a man.

[@resilientred1699]

Inspiring. Thanks. ❤

[@denisedarcell7124]

1:11 Jeanie did that 😊 she’s so intelligent and intentional

[@edimoney89]

Fax

[@Pou1gie1]

NOPE! Jeanie said on her talk show that she would never marry a black man, they are just for s*x. She said she would only marry Yt men. This reminds me of how H. Belefonte told Eartha Kitt a Blk woman could never do for him what a Yt woman could (it's in her book and he never disputed saying it).

[@majesty9385]

I’m sure she inspired him along his path….but “did that”….that’s a long stretch.😶

[@kristinwornum7126]

just pure growth in the flesh

[@upt9417]

💎 Gems dropping what road you gone take… Talk that talk 🤴🏼 👑