Photos by: Aaron J. Thornton

Jeezy has always called Detroit his second home, and on the night of Friday September 12, he reminded the city why. The Atlanta rapper, who once went by Young Jeezy, closed out his 20th anniversary tour for Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 at the Fox Theatre with an 80-minute performance that merged nostalgia, elegance, and sheer energy. Fans filled the sold-out venue in tuxedos and gowns, giving the night the feel of a formal celebration of both an era and the endurance of a career that shaped hip-hop’s mid-2000s soundtrack.

Jeezy walked out in a mint green tuxedo, backed by a full band and the 25-piece Color of Noize Orchestra, led by Derrick Hodge. The strings and brass elevated songs like “Thug Motivation 101” and “Standing Ovation,” adding a cinematic

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