Jeezy.Photo:Jerritt Clark/Getty
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Jeezyis opening up like never before in a new interview withNia Long.
“As I sit here at 46… I can’t honestly tell you that I’ve experienced love, especially not unconditional,” he told Long, 53, during the conversation.
Jeezy also admitted that his split from the formerThe Realco-host “has not been an easy journey. I can tell you that I’m sad. I can tell you that I’m disappointed. I can tell you that I’m uneasy.”
Jeannie Mai and Jeezy.Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images
The “Put On” rapper toldThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airalum that he and Mai tried therapy before separating. Last month, Jeezyreleased a statementregarding their breakup.
“The decision to end this chapter in my life was not made impulsively and comes with a heavy heart,” the Grammy-nominated artist said. “Despite this, my love and respect for Jeannie remains and the time we spent together holds a cherished place in my heart.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Jeezy recalled how his “grandmother was very religious” and would always make sure he was in church and Sunday school.
The “Seen It All” rapper revealed he’d reached points later in life when he realized why his grandmother taught him to turn to God.
Long asked what the origin of his trauma was.
“Like molesting?” Long asked.
He confirmed she was correct.
Other childhood troubles dealt with being exposed to violence.
The “Trap or Die” artist recalled playing with neighborhood kids when their parents got into an argument that led to the mother being shot multiple times while the children were present in the home.
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By 8 years old, Jeezy said had “already accepted that this was the norm." Another factor was “a very toxic relationship” with his mother, whom he said pulled a gun on him when he was around 13 or 14.
source: people.com
