Jeezy Says This Classic Kanye Track Was Bred From His Song

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ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 01: Young Jeezy and T.I. perform at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2011 at Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on October 1, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images)
The Snowman revealed Ye's classic hit was supposed to be a verse on Jeezy's T.I. collab, "I Got Money."

This latest press run from Jeezy has offered Hip Hop revelations. In recent months, the "Snowman" has been visiting platforms left and right, delivering stories related to Hip Hop history. Jeezy detailed laying his beef with Gucci Mane to rest and even credited T.I. for helping him change his life. While chopping it up with Complex Brackets, the Rap icon also shared a tidbit about Kanye West.

Ye has been mysteriously silent following weeks of social media antics. His business partnerships have suffered greatly and he has withstood allegations of anti-Semitism. Even so, West is still hailed as one of the greatest Hip Hop artists to date, and Jeezy is revisiting a classic.

Jeezy, T.I., BET Hip Hop Awards 2011 - Show
(Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images)

According to Jeezy, West's verse on "Can't Tell Me Nothing" was intended for his track, "I Got Money."

"It was me and T.I., and I sent Kanye the song so he could out a verse on it," said Jeezy. "He hit me back and asked who produced it and I told him DJ Toomp produced it. He's like, 'Give me Toomp's number. He got the files from Toomp, and added some more sounds. S,o when it came back he had that [sings the beginning of 'Can't Tell Me Nothing]."

When West sent the song back to Jeezy, it wasn't what the Snowman expected. Jeezy claimed he told West that he couldn't work with it. "Long story short, he calls me six months later. He's like, 'Remember that verse I gave you? Well, I made it a song.' That was, 'Wait 'til I get my money right.' So, that was really a Jeezy record. That was better than the original. I can say that.'"

"Can't Tell Me Nothing" was included on Ye's classic hit album, Graduation. The track does feature additional vocals from Jeezy, as well as Connie Mitchell.

Watch Jeezy connect with Complex below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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