On Thursday (October 9), Atlanta rap legend Jeezy hosted his 5th Annual Sno Ball Fundraising Gala, where his daughter Monaco Mai Jenkins stole the show on the black carpet, and where fellow Atlanta rap legends Raheem the Dream, Bone Crusher, The YoungBloodZ, and Lil Jon later took over the stage.
After selling out 23 shows on his ‘Thug Motivation: 101: Live‘ Orchestra Tour, Jeezy, born Jay Jenkins, trekked back to his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia to host the 5th year of his Sno Ball Gala. Jeezy’s Street Dreamz Foundation pulled together the event, held at the Delta Flight Museum.
At this year’s Sno Ball Gala, Jeezy, 48, tagged his fellow Atlanta rap legends, like Ludacris, who served as the evening’s host, and Lil Jon, who served as the after party’s musical director and performer. During the afterparty, Lil Jon brought along more Atlanta legends like Raheem the Dream, Bone Crusher, and The YoungBloodZ.
Jeezy Has Darling Daddy-Daughter Moment As Monaco Mai Jenkins Steals The Show On Carpet Of His 5th Annual Sno Ball Fundraising Gala In Atlanta
Prior to Jeezy’s 5th Annual Sno Ball Gala dinner, reception, and afterparty, several celebrities and prominent public figures hit the black carpet. Perhaps, one of the biggest moments on the carpet was Jeezy walking up with his adorable 3-year-old daughter Monaco Mai Jenkins. Jeezy first entered the carpet area with Ludacris and Lil Jon.
After taking joint and solo photographs, the 4x Grammy Award-nominated and multi-platinum rapper re-entered the spotlight with his baby girl, whom he welcomed in 2022 with ex-wife Jeannie Mai. As Jeezy stepped out with a black, fitted tuxedo suit, Miss Monaco served in a gorgeous gold dress and matching tiara crown.
Before the man of the evening arrived, CeeLo Green hit the carpet with his ex-wife Christina Johnson. We also saw Color of Noize Orchestra leader Derrick Hodge, who served as the music director for Jeezy’s sold-out 23-show ‘Thug Motivation: 101: Live‘ Orchestra Tour. Representing Georgia’s 5th Congressional District was Congresswoman Nikema Williams. We also saw civil rights activist Tamika Mallory grace the black carpet.
Atlanta radio personality and actor/comedian Ryan Cameron and his wife Patty Cameron also graced the black carpet. Another Atlanta radio personality Jazzy McBee also slayed her arrival. Ludacris’ longtime manager and entrepreneur Chaka Zulu hit the carpet. Fellow entrepreneurs Pinky Cole and husband Derrick Hayes also hit the carpet. DJ Frank Ski and his son Frank Ski Jr., author Wes Bellamy, and many more hit the carpet as well. Also, T.I. and his wife Tiny Harris were later spotted inside the gala, in addition to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
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More On Jeezy’s Street Dreamz Foundation And Where He’s Headed Next
The most important part of the evening occurred during the reception, where Jeezy’s Street Dreamz Foundation encouraged guests to help them raise funds for underserved communities worldwide. According to the Foundation’s official website, the non-profit was launched in 2001 by the “Soul Survivor” performer to “encourage a generation of at-risk youth to become effective leaders through programs that foster independence and respect for others, while educating and motivating each child to reach their ultimate potential in their area of interest.”
Later this month, fans can catch Jeezy during his extended ‘Thug Motivation: 101: Live‘ Orchestra Tour. As we previously reported last month following his sold-out Detroit stop on his sold-out 23-stop tour, Jeezy is taking his talents to Las Vegas for a 2-part residency with a 101-piece orchestra.
Jeezy told us that after tons of phone calls and texts about skipping the West Coast, he’s bringing his historic tour to Vegas in October (October 31 and November 1) and December (December 19 and 21). AND he’s upgrading his 26-piece orchestra to a 101-piece. He also revealed that he was dropping new Gangsta Grillz project with DJ Drama called ‘Still Snowin’.’ Jeezy has since released the collaboration on his birthday, September 28.
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