After quietly dating for about a year,Jeannie Maiand Jeezy made theirpublic debut as boyfriend and girlfriendlast week at the inaugural SnoBall Gala, which raises funds for the rapper, entrepreneur and philanthropist’s non-profit.Fresh off the news of their relationship, a friend of the couple tells PEOPLE that the stars’ affinity for helping others is what bonded them in the first place.“Jeannie and Jeezy have been dating for about one year and they are very happy,” the friend says. “He has been a recurring guest onThe Real. They are both extremely dedicated to serving their communities and strongly support each other’s careers and passions.”Will CottonThe friend explains, “Jeannie’s devotion is to empower women and serves as an advocate against human trafficking andvictims of sexual abuse. Jeezy is the founder ofStreet Dreamz Foundation, a non-profit organization that encourages a generation of at-risk youth to become effective leaders.”Supporters have since been flooding Mai, 40, and Jeezy, 41, with congratulatory messages on social media.“Jeannie Mai and Young Jeezy look amazing af together they match each other’s fly,” one fantweetedalongside photos of the couple at the gala.Will Cotton“They make a beautiful couple. I’m here for this!”another wrote.The stars first sparked romance rumors in January, and sheplayed coyabout their romance soon after while hostingThe Real —though she gushed about their connection.“He’s very special to me,” she said. “We’re just having a good time together.”Jeezy is Mai’s first relationship since hersplitfrom estranged husbandFreddy Harteisafter 10 years of marriage.
After quietly dating for about a year,Jeannie Maiand Jeezy made theirpublic debut as boyfriend and girlfriendlast week at the inaugural SnoBall Gala, which raises funds for the rapper, entrepreneur and philanthropist’s non-profit.
Fresh off the news of their relationship, a friend of the couple tells PEOPLE that the stars’ affinity for helping others is what bonded them in the first place.
“Jeannie and Jeezy have been dating for about one year and they are very happy,” the friend says. “He has been a recurring guest onThe Real. They are both extremely dedicated to serving their communities and strongly support each other’s careers and passions.”
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The friend explains, “Jeannie’s devotion is to empower women and serves as an advocate against human trafficking andvictims of sexual abuse. Jeezy is the founder ofStreet Dreamz Foundation, a non-profit organization that encourages a generation of at-risk youth to become effective leaders.”
Supporters have since been flooding Mai, 40, and Jeezy, 41, with congratulatory messages on social media.
“Jeannie Mai and Young Jeezy look amazing af together they match each other’s fly,” one fantweetedalongside photos of the couple at the gala.
“They make a beautiful couple. I’m here for this!”another wrote.
The stars first sparked romance rumors in January, and sheplayed coyabout their romance soon after while hostingThe Real —though she gushed about their connection.
“He’s very special to me,” she said. “We’re just having a good time together.”
Jeezy is Mai’s first relationship since hersplitfrom estranged husbandFreddy Harteisafter 10 years of marriage.
source: people.com
