Jeezy says he has 'love and respect' for Jeannie Mai amid divorce
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Jeezy is speaking out about his divorce from wife Jeannie Mai.
"The decision to end this chapter in my life was not made impulsively and comes with a heavy heart," Jeezy, whose real name is Jay Jenkins, said in a statement.
"Despite this, my love and respect for Jeannie remains and the time we spent together holds a cherished place in my heart," the rapper continued.
Jeezy said that his focus now is on their "beautiful" daughter Monaco, whom he called "the best gift from our relationship."
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"I am committed to assuring she feels the love and stability she deserves," Jeezy wrote.
He ended the statement saying, "During this period, I kindly request that you respect our family's privacy as we focus on healing."
The rapper's public address comes a little over a month after he filed for divorce from Mai after two years of marriage.
It also comes a week after Mai shared an Instagram post about needing "to take a break and disconnect, to heal."
The couple, who married in March 2021, welcomed their daughter in January 2022.