Jeezy is moving on to the next stage of his career as a music executive.
The Snowman will serve as Def Jam's Senior Advisor To Label Chairman he will also continue to release music on the label.
"Jay ‘JEEZY’ Jenkins, the Grammy®-nominated multi-platinum rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist and media multi-hyphenate has signed a multi-faceted contract with Def Jam Recordings which includes new and future Jeezy album releases, as well as a consultancy with the legendary label he has called home since 2005. The move was announced today by Def Jam interim Chairman & CEO, Jeff Harleston. In his new role, Jenkins will serve Senior Advisor to the Chairman on matters related to A&R and Artist Development. Jenkins will bring over twenty years of music-industry experience and entrepreneurship to bear on recruitment and development of talent, A&R duties, and more," reads a press release from Def Jam.
Congrats to the 43-year old, who's got a new job and will soon have a new wife.