I LOVE the title of Jeezy’s book “Adversity for Sale” but not in the way Jeezy explains its concept.
He says the name comes from where he came from to get where he is and that he wanted to detail his struggles… that’s nice, I say it’s what has been happening to Black culture since slavery was abolid (well, kinda) and how we have had to live since (lol).
It comes as no surprise to those of us who grew up in impoverid areas in the United States and who are black, that our experiences could easily lead to depression post-traumatic stress disorder, and an overall negative attitude about life.
It Should be Called “The Ghett-Out” or “The You Betta GTFO” instead of “The Ghetto
I have always called the Ghetto “The Gett-OUT” in order to have a more fulfilling, accomplid, and powerful life. Yes, it’s all a part of the design but at some point, we have the control to change our mindset and make better decisions as to how we are going to live our lives.
“NOW You Get it, Mmm Hmm”
I am often amazed at how many rappers get older and see the error of their ways but when they are younger they defend their mistakes and attack anyone who opposes their opinions. Once again, it’s all part of the system that gives birth to these things that have nothing to do with the Black community and everything to do with money. In addition, it can all be summed up to maturity and life’s experiences but it’s interesting nonetheless.
When it’s all you Know, It’s all you do… Until you Change Your True!
While I’ve read many books about growing up in the Ghetto, to me, they are all the same but to others, they are astonid that someone can exist In such a harsh environment and be able to live and talk about it later on AND at the same time have success.
I too come from these types of environments myself I am not surprised by anything that Jeezy says in this interview but I think what was more important, to me at least, is the fact that black culture is so incredibly powerful and the black experience resonates compassion and understanding with many outside the culture which is certainly helped to propel his book and a few others like it to best selling status.
A Tale of Fried Chicken and the Legend of the Two-Piece Snack
The message is evident if you’re black and you grow up this way you know that it’s all true but I can’t help but wonder why, knowing how incredibly powerful our stories are, we open a fried chicken restaurant in the hood, instead of Beverly Hills where I certainly think the possibilities for success are more likely, just look at all the people who make a poor attempt at making fried chicken, for example, from outside the culture who fail miserably, according to our standards, but they are still successful because people outside the culture want to know how WE live.
Kudos to any black man or a woman who is smart enough to make the same kind of money from the culture that everybody outside the culture does and there are corporations who do it every day without a second thought. Great interview…
Young Jeezy, also known as Jay Wayne Jenkins, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is known for his trap music style and his hit songs such as “Soul Survivor,” “I Luv It,” and “Go Getta.”
Jeezy began his music career in the late 1990s under the name Lil J. He released his debut album, Thuggin’ Under the Influence (T.U.I.), in 2001. However, it was not until 2005 that he achieved mainstream success with the release of his second album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101. The album was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies in its first week of release.
Jeezy has since released ten studio albums, all of which have charted on the Billboard 200 chart. He has also won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance for his song “Soul Survivor.”
Jeezy is considered to be one of the pioneers of trap music. His music is characterized by its hard-hitting beats, catchy melodies, and street lyrics. He has influenced many other rappers, including Gucci Mane, T.I., and Future.
Jeezy is also a successful businessman. He owns his own record label, CTE World, and he has his own clothing line, Snowman Apparel. He is also a philanthropist and he supports a number of charitable organizations.
