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Rapper Jeezy revealed he was molested by a female babysitter as a child during a video, uploaded to his YouTube channel, titled I Might Forgive… But I Don't Forget.
During a conversation with Nia Long, the 46-year-old performer (born Jay Wayne Jenkins) reflected on the 'trauma' that made him lean on God and his religious upbringing to cope.
The musician recalled how his nanny, who was older than him would do 'things that don't normally happen to kids,' which included inappropriate 'touching' him.
When Long asked directly if he had been molested, Jeezy, who filed for divorce from his estranged wife Jeannie May in September, said: 'Right, basically.'
Traumatic: Rapper Jeezy revealed he was molested by a female babysitter as a child during a video, uploaded to his YouTube channel, titled I Might Forgive… But I Don't Forget
'I was introduced to sex at a very young age,' he continued.
In the same interview, the father-of-four detailed another traumatic experience from his childhood when he witnessed his friend's dad shoot his wife multiple times during a playdate.
'It just stuck with me,' Jeezy explained. 'Before I was eight, I had already accepted this was the norm. I was already desensitized.
Those experiences made him always want to 'protect' himself 'because nothing felt safe.'
Ultimately, he claims to have left home at just 13 after his mother allegedly 'pulled a gun' on him during an argument.
The painful revelations come just a month after he broke his silence over his ongoing divorce.
'The decision to end this chapter in my life was not made impulsively and comes with a heavy heart,' he declared, according to Just Jared.
The Soul Survivor rapper also included a kind word for his ex Jeannie, who denied rumors of an affair with Mario Lopez just days after Jeezy's divorce filing.
Painful: During a conversation with Nia Long, the 46-year-old performer (born Jay Wayne Jenkins) reflected on the 'trauma' that made him lean on God and his religious upbringing to cope
Devastating: The musician recalled how his nanny, who was older than him would do 'things that don't normally happen to kids,' which included inappropriate 'touching' him
'Despite this, my love and respect for Jeannie remains and the time we spent together holds a cherished place in my heart,' he continued.
'Our beautiful daughter is the best gift from our relationship and I am committed to assuring she feels the love and stability she deserves,' continued the rapper, whose legal name is Jay Wayne Jenkins.
The hitmaker concluded with a request for privacy for his family.
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai share a one-year-old daughter named Monaco, whom they welcomed in January 2022.
Split: The painful revelations come just a month after he broke his silence over his ongoing divorce from his estranged wife Jeannie May; seen in February 2020
