Jay Wayne Jenkins, who goes by the stage name Jeezy, is a famous rapper. He is known for his hit songs like "All There," "Soul Survivor," and "Put On."
Before, Jenkins was married to Jeannie Mai Jenkins. His unique style and powerful lyrics have earned him a significant following in the hip-hop community.
Current Relationship Status
As of now, Jeezy is single. It's not clear if he's actively seeking a relationship or if he's focusing on other aspects of his life like his career or personal growth.
The rapper may choose to stay single for a while to focus on himself, his music, or other priorities. However, like anyone else, he might also be open to the idea of finding love again in the future.
Jeezy playing golf SOURCE: Instagram @jeezy
Previously Married To Jeannie Mai Jenkins
The First Meeting
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai Jenkins first met in November 2018. They were both working on the set of "The Real." Their connection started quietly, and they began dating without much attention.
People started to suspect something was going on between the two when a group photo was posted on Instagram by Malika Haqq in January 2019. The picture showed Jeezy and Jeannie together. However, it wasn't until August 2019 that they made their first official public appearance as a couple.
Jeezy and Jeannie attended the inaugural SnoBall Gala in Atlanta. From then on, they became more open about their romance.
The Engagement
Jeezy and Jenkins' engagement happened during a special date night at his house in Los Angeles. It was amid the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020. They created a cozy atmosphere with Vietnamese food and decor.
The "Me OK" singer had been planning to propose to Jeannie during their trip to Vietnam in April. But unfortunately, their plans were disrupted by the lockdown. So instead, he seized the moment to pop the question during their intimate evening together.
Jeezy and his ex-wife, Jeannie Mai Jenkins SOURCE: Pinterest
The Marriage
Jeezy and Jeannie tied the knot on March 27, 2021. They wed at their Atlanta home surrounded by their loved ones. The couple had originally envisioned a larger celebration, but had to adjust their plans, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The rapper's then-wife, shared with Vogue that the passing of his mother, Sandra Rose made them realize the importance of cherishing every moment in life. So, they decided to go ahead with their wedding.
The Separation
Jeezy filed for divorce from Jenkins in Atlanta on September 14, 2023. The news came as a shock to her. She revealed during an appearance on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" that she was unaware of his decision to file for divorce.
The separation between the "Leave You Alone" rapper and Jeannie stemmed from differences in their family values and expectations, according to reports from ET. It appears that they were not aligned on certain fundamental aspects of their relationship. This disconnect may have contributed to the strain in their marriage.
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Have A Child Together
Jeezy and Jenkins welcomed their daughter, Monaco Mai Jenkins, into the world in January 2022. Despite their separation, they share the responsibility of raising their daughter together.
Jeannie Mai Jenkins with her daughter, Monaco Mai Jenkins SOURCE: Instagram @thejeanniemai
The rapper has chosen to keep Monaco away from social media. But, his ex-wife, regularly shares glimpses of their daughter's life with her followers.
When Jeezy filed for divorce from Jeannie, he also requested joint custody of Monaco. It indicates his desire to remain an active and involved parent in her life.
Past Engagement To Mahlet “Mahi” Gebremedhin
The "Way Too Gone" rapper was previously engaged to musician Mahlet “Mahi” Gebremedhin. They got engaged in December 2016 but unfortunately parted ways in 2019.
Not much is known about the details of Jeezy and Mahlet's engagement. Things like how they met or the reasons behind their breakup are unknown. They share a daughter named Amra Nor Jenkins, who was born in February 2014.
The former couple's relationship has been marked by conflict. It is particularly concerning their daughter Amra. He agreed to pay $7,500 a month in child support along with $30,000 for school tuition.
However, tensions escalated in 2020 when Mahlet accused Jeezy of failing to uphold his end of the custody agreement. He denied these accusations, but the outcome of the court case is still not clear.
Previously Dated Tenesha Dykes
Jeezy was once, in a relationship with Tenesha Dykes. They have a son together named Jadarius Dykes, who was born in 1996, making him the rapper's oldest child.
There is limited information about The rapper and Dykes relationship. Jadarius is also known by his rapper name YB Landlord, as mentioned in an article from People. He has pursued a music career, following in his father's footsteps.
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