Jeezy Says He’d Have Been Like Jay-Z & Dr. Dre If He’d Gone Into Business Earlier

Jeezy, the talented American rapper hailing from Atlanta, recently appeared on The Adversity Advantage Podcast, where he candidly shared his journey from being a hustler to a successful musician. During the podcast, Jeezy expressed his unwavering belief that if he had transitioned into business earlier in his career, he would have been topping the Forbes list alongside music heavyweights Jay-Z and Dr. Dre every year. Jeezy’s street-smart and gritty approach has been instrumental in his success in the music industry. However, he acknowledged that his street-minded way of moving initially hindered his progress. Nevertheless, he remains confident that he will eventually catch up to his peers regarding business moves.

The rapper’s interview was insightful and thought-provoking as he delved into his beginnings as a hustler and how he eventually transitioned into music. Jeezy also spoke about the importance of resilience and perseverance in facing adversity, which he credits as the driving force behind his success. Jeezy’s appearance on The Adversity Advantage Podcast was a testament to his determination and passion for success, both in the music industry and business. The rapper’s story inspires many, and his unwavering belief in himself and his abilities is genuinely remarkable.

His words, in part,

“I had my stints of when I first came up in the music game, I wanted to still live a certain type of way because that’s what I felt like was going to get me to the next level,”

“There was a period of my life, around the time I was probably depressed, that I was doing a lot of things that didn’t financially make sense in the beginning because now you’re trying to live up to this stereotype that you built.

“I think if I took that time knowing what I know and strategically went into business even earlier, I would be where a lot of my other peers are at right at now. I’m still gon’ there but you think about the Dr. Dres and the JAY-Zs and all that, it’s just like they got the game earlier. And I just think it took me a long time to get the game because I wasn’t in those type of rooms, because the difference between me and them is I came with a lot of gangsta shit.”

He concluded:

“Nobody really about business wanna be around that. You come to a meeting with 100 people, it don’t make sense, but I thought that was the way to go.”