Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins has added one more accolade to his resume, entirely suitable for a crowd-pleasing artist who rocks a tuxedo.
The rap star, 48, now holds the Guinness World Record for the largest orchestra for a hip-hop music concert. He earned the title on Nov. 1, 2025, performing with 101 orchestra members during his Las Vegas residency at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Jeezy was accompanied by Color of Noize Orchestra, a music ensemble that played original arrangements of his songs, composed by Derrick Hodge. Music director for the orchestra is Adam Blackstone.
Jeezy’s residency, called “TM:101 Live,” celebrates the 20th anniversary of his 2005 breakthrough album, “Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101.” Four dates were set at Planet Hollywood’s PH Live venue, on Oct 31 and Nov. 1, and Dec. 19 and 21.
Andy Glass, an official adjudicator for Guiness World Records, was on hand to present Jeezy with an official certificate, according to a news release.
“This isn’t just a win for me — it’s a moment for the culture, for music, and for Vegas,” Jeezy said on stage. “Thank you to every musician, every fan, and everyone who believed we could take this all the way. A winner is a dreamer who never gave up!”
Jeezy, a North Carolina native formerly known as Young Jeezy, is a trap music pioneer with 13 studio albums to his credit, along with EPs and mixtapes. His hit singles include “Soul Survivor” featuring Akon, “Put On” featuring Kanye West, “Leave You Alone” featuring Ne-Yo, “Lose My Mind” featuring Plies, “Seen It All” featuring Jay-Z and “R.I.P.” featuring 2 Chainz.
He’s a four-time Grammy nominee and the winner of a 2010 BET Viewers Choice award for “Hard” with Rihanna. Jeezy’s latest record, 2023’s “I Might Forgive … But I Don’t Forget,” is a double album that peaked at No. 5 on Billboard’s chart for the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Along with his residency in Vegas, Jeezy has been touring this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of “Thug Motivation 101.” His agenda included a July 18 date at the BJCC Concert Hall, with a smaller version of the Color of Noize Orchestra.
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