
When Jeezy released his commercial debut two decades ago, he prepared a contingency plan in case his musical aspirations weren’t achieved.
“You don’t know if you’re going to be around in 20 years,” said the drug dealer-turned-rap legend. “The streets change fast. But it’s also a safe haven, too, ’cause it was like, ‘OK, well, if it doesn’t work, maybe I can go back.’”