Jenkins would describe his childhood as empty in which, he moved around and stayed with different family members in areas like Macon, Georgia or Hawkinsville, Georgia on 600 North Lumpkin.ĭetermined to make it as youth while growing up in rough environments, Jay Jenkins became a “hustler” and did whatever he could to make money in order to survive and succeed in life. At an early age, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia along with his mother primarily due to his parents separation (not married). Who is Young Jeezy? Originally named Jay Wayne Jenkins, Jeezy was born on Septem(age 43) in Columbia, South Carolina. They eventually signed numerous other rappers under the record label. In 1998, Jeezy became the co-founder of CTE World along with his business partner Demetrius “Kinky B” Ellerbee. Young Jeezy started accumulating his wealth by developing multiple streams of income from his earnings as a unique hip hop artist as well as entrepreneurial endeavors. Thus, financial planning plays a key role in establishing both short and long-term goals along the path to building wealth. Please keep in mind that the amount of money that he earns is taxable in which, he falls under the highest tax bracket. Here is an overview and rough estimate of Jeezy yearly, monthly, weekly, daily, and hourly income.