Jeezy has been speaking with unusual candor about a quieter phase of his personal life, one that he now frames less around romance and more around routine, reflection, and time alone. In a recent appearance on TODAY on June 2, the rapper and author discussed his upcoming Las Vegas residency while also explaining why he has stepped back from dating in the aftermath of major life changes.
That shift follows a turbulent period in 2024, when Jeezy finalized his divorce from television personality Jeannie Mai after two years of marriage. The separation included a custody dispute involving their young daughter, Monaco, adding to an already closely watched personal transition. He is also a father to two older children from previous relationships, including his son Jadarius and his daughter Amra. Speaking about his current mindset, he described a deliberate effort to slow down and recalibrate. “I’m dating myself right now and I feel like, as a man, you should always take time to be with yourself,” he said. One of the more consistent rituals he mentioned is a weekly solo dinner, something he treats with the structure of a standing appointment. “I get dressed up, I do the whole thing,” Jeezy shared. “And I go out and I have a bottle of sake, a bottle of wine and my favorite sushi and date myself. I think it’s amazing.”
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai Embrace Peace After Their Split
In a separate interview, Jeezy described his post-divorce dynamic with Mai as increasingly calm and functional, rather than adversarial. He suggested that time and distance had softened earlier tensions, allowing for a more settled understanding between them. “I don’t want no enemies, I don’t want no issues, I just want peace, I just want joy and I just want freedom. I love my freedom,” he said.
Mai, for her part, has also spoken about embracing periods of solitude and self-direction, including solo experiences she has shared publicly in recent months. The former co-host of The Real was previously married to television host Freddy Harteis from 2007 to 2018. While their lives have moved in different directions, both have recently described similar efforts to reset and redefine what stability looks like after long public relationships.
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