An exclusive preserved interview from The Hustlers Archive.

Recorded during a pivotal moment in trap history — right after Jeezy’s legendary “Trap or Die” mixtape and just before his major-label debut “Thug Motivation 101” — this session captures Jeezy speaking openly about his beef with Gucci Mane, the tension in the streets, and the mindset of a hustler on the edge of fame.

Narrated by DJ Vinyl Richie and originally hosted by The Homie Mad Links, this rare piece of audio gives listeners a raw look at the transition from the underground grind to global recognition.

No filters, no rewrites — just the South in its purest form.

🔊 A Palace Audio Original from The Hustlers Archive — preserving real voices from the golden era of the hustle.

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