A new chapter has been written in hip-hop history, and Jeezy is at the center of it. The legendary rapper has officially secured a Guinness World Record for staging the largest performing orchestra ever at a hip-hop concert — a moment he says belongs not just to him, but to the culture.
The record was recognized on Saturday, November 1, during Jeezy’s TM:101 Live residency performance in Las Vegas at the PH Live Resort & Casino. The event marked the 25th anniversary of his debut album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, a landmark project that helped define the sound and ambition of 2000s rap. Backstage, Guinness World Records adjudicator Andy Glass presented Jeezy with the certification, validating what many fans in the room already felt — they were witnessing something historic.
“This isn’t just a win for me — it’s a moment for the culture, for music, and for Vegas,” Jeezy said as he accepted the honor. “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!”
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The record-breaking performance was powered by composer Derrick Hodge and musical director Adam Blackstone, who helped transform Jeezy’s gritty anthems into sweeping, cinematic arrangements performed live by Hodge’s Color Of Noize orchestra. Longtime collaborators DJ Drama and DJ Ace were also part of the moment, merging classic trap sound with orchestral grandeur.
The Las Vegas residency continues to evolve. After wrapping the “Masquerade” shows on October 31 and November 1, TM:101 Live will return with Nutcracker-inspired performances on December 19 and December 21, bringing a new creative twist to a Hip-Hop holiday season.
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Jeezy has shown commitment to his fans throughout the year. Over the summer, during his nationwide tour, he famously booked an Uber driver named Tanner to drive him more than ten hours from Atlanta to Baltimore after a flight cancellation. Jeezy not only made it to the show in time, but later brought Tanner onstage as a thank-you. The driver later described the moment on Today, calling Jeezy “the real legend.”
