Jeannie Mai Wants To "Find Her Voice" While Reckoning With Jeezy Divorce

BYGabriel Bras NevaresPublished on October 20, 20235.1K Views

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 21: (L-R) Jeannie Mai Jenkins and Jeezy attend Gold House's Inaugural Gold Gala: A New Gold Age at Vibiana on May 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Gold House)

"I had to really turn off all my digital devices... so I could just feel my feelings," the TV personality expressed.

Jeezy and Jeannie Mai's divorce is one of pop culture's biggest stories right now, and it was before they even said anything about it. In the weeks since that news broke, the two have spoken, albeit briefly in the rapper's case, about their split after two years of marriage. Moreover, the television personality has been much more vocal about her feelings and thought process throughout all this. For example, she recently stopped by The Talk on Friday (October 20) to discuss what's going through her head these days and what her next steps are. Furthermore, the former The Real co-host expressed wishes to define herself more individually in the aftermath of this breakup.

"We know it’s a difficult time for you right now…the weight of divorce is heavy, how are you doing right now?" asked the program's co-host Akbar Gbaja-Biamila. "You know, I’m focused on healing," Jeannie Mai responded concerning her divorce from Jeezy. "I had to really turn off all my digital devices over the past few weeks to just really get that silence, so I could just feel my feelings, you know. I have learned I have to be mine before I am anyone else’s. So I’m really working on finding my voice."

Jeezy & Jeannie Mai In 2022

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 17: Jeezy and Jeannie Mai Jenkins attend the UNCF 39th Atlanta Mayor's Masked Ball at Atlanta Marriott Marquis on December 17, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

On the other hand, this is what Jeezy had to say about this difficult time. ""The decision to end this chapter in my life was not made impulsively. [It] comes with a heavy heart," he remarked to TMZ. "Despite this, my love and respect for Jeannie remains. The time we spent together holds a cherished place in my heart. Our beautiful daughter is the best gift from our relationship. I am committed to assuring she feels the love and stability she deserves."

Meanwhile, what do you think about this whole gossip storm and about what the reason behind their split could be? Do you think there's something more bubbling under the surface or did things just not work out? However you may feel, let us know in the comments down below. Also, stay up to date on HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Jeannie Mai and Jeezy.

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Gabriel Bras Nevares

Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.