Young Jeezy Says "TM103" Influenced by Economic Decline, 2pac (@OfficialTm103) (VIDEO)

(HIPHOPDX)The Snowman explains how America's economic troubles and 2Pac's words have affected his upcoming abum.

Over the past few years, Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy has transformed into a street-smart emcee capable of blending political discourse with his time-honored trap anthems. Now, with the September 20 release date of his long-awaited Thug Motivation 103 fast approaching, Jeezy explains how the current economic climate has affected his album.

In a recent interview with MTV at his second sixth-anniversary show of his debut LP Thug Motivation 101, Jeezy discussed how America’s economic woes impacted some of the topics he discusses on his upcoming album. He explained that the nation’s debt crisis has not only sharpened his instincts as a businessman, but also provided him a new perspective as an emcee.



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