Young Jeezy Announces Album and Tour Dates

Young Jeezy 's upcoming album, 'The Recession,' which the Atlanta-based rapper describes as a natural progression, will be released on September 2 on his label CTE through Def Jam Records.

"I went from 'Thug Motivation' to 'The Inspiration' and [now] 'The Recession,'" Jeezy said in a an interview. "And that's just how I'm feeling, I'm feeling the recession. I'm feeling the drought and I'm gonna speak on it. And when I speak on it you're gonna appreciate it."

The rapper will be providing new content on his web-site every Tuesday, beginning today, until the release of his record. He will also be kicking off an 11-date promotional tour on August 10 in Houston, where he will also be attending the Ozone Awards.

Young Jeezy Tour Dates:

8/10: Houston, TX , Arena Theatre
8/12: Dallas, TX, House of Blues
8/13 New Orleans, LA, House of Blues
8/15: Detroit, MI, Plan
8/18: Chicago, IL, House of Blues
8/22: Washington, DC, Norva
8/23: Cleveland, OH, House of Blues
8/26: New York, NY, Blender Theatre
8/29: Jacksonville, FL Plush
8/30: Tampa, FL, Jannus Landing
9/2: Atlanta, GA, Tabernacle