This week (April 23rd), multi-platinum selling recording artist, New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur Jeezy surprised fans by announcing TM:101 Live – a black-tie symphonic tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the RIAA 2x Platinum Certified Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101. Produced by Grammy and Emmy Award winner Adam Blackstone, the show will be conducted by renowned bassist & composer Derrick Hodge with the Color of Noize Orchestra and feature DJ Drama as a special guest.Kicking off in Miami on June 27th, the 23-city tour will make stops in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, New York and more before wrapping up in Detroit on September 12th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.TM101live.com with a presale beginning on April 24th and general on sale starting on April 25th.
Throughout the tour, Jeezy will be performing alongside a symphony orchestra, reimagining his iconic debut album with a classical twist. The tour announcement follows the success of Jeezy’s 2023 sold-out show alongside the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary, Jeezy is also treating fans to a special 20th anniversary edition of Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, exclusive merch and partnerships, community events and engagements, a custom built SiriusXM channel, immersive experiences, men’s health initiatives and more.
Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, Jeezy’s Def Jam label debut album, immortalized trap music and debuted No. 1 on the Billboard Rap and R&B Charts, as well as No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Garnering critical acclaim and regarded as a classic album, TM101 featured singles, such as the triple-platinum No. 1 hit “Soul Survivor” feat. Akon and “Go Crazy” feat. JAY-Z.
“I’m incredibly grateful that we’re here celebrating 20 years of motivation! This album is cemented in the cultural zeitgeist that serves as the soundtrack to modern day story telling of the genre,” said Jeezy. “This album had the impact it does because it was raw without hidden truth. I can’t wait for the fans to experience the album in a new way with this tour”.
Shout out to Jeezy for still being a staple in the game two decades after debuting. Check out the full ‘TM:101 Live’ Tour itinerary below!
