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Phelps Cites Young Jeezy Among Top 8 Influences
Olympic Gold medalist, Michael Phelps recently cited the 8 influences that led to his award winning performance in an interview with the NY Times. Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy was among the influcences named that led to Phelps’ winning eight gold medals in Bejing. His particular favorite? ”Go Getta” featuring Chester the Molester R. Kelly.
Well now, Jeezy has stated that Phelps “people” have contacted his “people” and talks are in the works for a formal meeting:
“It would be great if I could holler at Phelps,” Jeezy said during a break from his nationwide promotional tour for his upcoming CD, “The Recession”. “And it’s a compliment that that man found inspiration in the music I do for the streets over here, over there in Beijing”. (Source)
Phelps has openly admitted that he’s a hip-hop head and was also recently asked what’s on his iPod. Check out the list:
The Michael Phelps’ Playlist
1. “Overnight Celebrity” – Twista
2. “Burn” – Usher
3. “Roses” – Outkast
4. “Till I Collapse” – Eminem
5. “Smile” – G Unit
6. “A Milli” – Lil’ Wayne
7. “Hustlin” – Rick Ross
8. “Hello Brooklyn 2.0″ – Jay-Z (featuring Lil Wayne)
9. “I Got What It Takes” – Young Jeezy
Click here to listen to the entire playlist compiled by Yahoo! music.
Who Cares
August 21, 2008 @ 11:18 amMore and more Jeezy may be the one to watch. He has the potential to do great things. I just need him to stay out of trouble and keep giving back(like he’s doing)to the community.
masefa
August 21, 2008 @ 11:37 amUmm.. don’t think that’s true… Jeezy isn’t but definatly Lil Wayne.. Specifically “I am me” This came straight out of MP’s mouth… I would love to know when and where he mentioned Jeezy.. Nothing against Jeezy.. I just know that he definatly mentioned Lil Weezy… Just thought I’d share.. I think this is an ATL conspiracy..
Micki B
August 21, 2008 @ 12:05 pmWho would have even thought Phelps would enjoy Lil Wayne and Jeezy. Because you know they are so concerned with image and so busy trying to make rap music and rappers in general look as though hip hop period is the reason for any and all things bad that is going on in our society.
I am so glad that we can finally began to hear more positive feedback about hip hop.
See it for yourself..
August 21, 2008 @ 2:32 pmWatch Phelps Interview
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August 21, 2008 @ 5:44 pmP.S.
Imma need Mr. Phelps to discontinue all future ‘hands on hips’ pics.