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Jay Jenkins, better known as Young Jeezy (or formerly Lil J), is an American rapper. He is known as both a solo artist and as a member of the hip hop groups United Streets Dopeboyz of America (USDA) and Boyz n da Hood.

Born 12^th October 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina, Jenkins first came to prominence after the release of his 2001 debut album Thuggin’ Under the Influence (T.U.I.) This was followed by his next independent release Come Shop wit Me in 2003, before he signed with Bad Boy Records. He joined the rap group Boyz n da Hood for the release of their self-titled debut album – which reached number five in the Billboard 200 and spawned the singles Dem Boys and Felonies – before committing to a solo career.

Jenkins’ first solo release was 2005’s Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, which reached number two on the Billboard 200. It produced three charting singles – And Then What, My Hood and Soul Survivor (ft. Akon), which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100. This was followed by 2006’s The Inspiration (aka Thug Motivation 102), which reached number one on the pop album chart and produced the Top 20 hits I Luv It and Go Getta, as well as well as the R&B chart single Dreamin’.

After releasing his side project Young Jeezy Presents USDA: Cold Summer in 2007, which reached number four in the album charts and spawned the singles White Girl and Corporate Thuggin’, Jenkins returned to the studio to record his next solo album. Released in September 2008, The Recession hit the top spot in the album charts and produced several singles, including Put On, Vacation and Crazy World.

Jenkins is currently working on his latest album Thug Motivation 103, which is due to be released in late 2010/early 2011.