Following in the footsteps of recent performances by Juvenile and Scarface, Atlanta trap pioneer Jeezy recently stopped by NPR for his own Tiny Desk Concert.
Backed by a full string section, Jeezy threw it back to his early career with hits from his classic album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, before closing out with his 2011 track “Everythang,” capping off the veteran rapper’s rags-to-riches journey.
Jeezy kicked off the six-song set with “Standing Ovation” before moving into other Thug Motivation 101 favorites like “Air Forces,” “Bottom of the Map,” “And Then What,” and “Go Crazy.” Before concluding his performance with “Everythang,” he delivered an uplifting message to the crowd.
“No matter what you going through, just show up and believe in yourself and keep pushing,” Jeezy said. “It’s never easy, but it’s great when you get on the other side of that.” He added, “Once you get on top, bring beautiful people with you.” Watch Jeezy’s full Tiny Desk Concert below.
Last year, Jeezy released the double album, I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget, his first full-length since departing Def Jam after 18 years. Jeezy has a short run of tour dates coming up, including an appearance at Lovers & Friends 2024. See the schedule below, and get your tickets here.
See where Thug Motivation 101 landed on our list of the best hip-hop albums of all time.
Jeezy 2024 Tour Dates:
03/10 – Miami Gardens, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
04/06 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
04/12 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex
05/04 – Las Vegas, NV @ Lovers & Friends 2024
05/18 – Baltimore, MD @ Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
06/22 – Augusta, GA @ The Bell Auditorium
11/24 – Sugar Land, TX @ Smart Financial Centre