Shocker: Snowman previously worked as "Chuckles the Clown"

Following the recent revelation that rapper Rick Ross was previously employed as a prison guard for the Florida Department of Corrections, the week reporters uncovered another rapper with a hidden past that contradicts his gangster lifestyle. According to the Associated Press, despite his claims of a criminal past and a history of drug dealing, rapper Young Jeezy used to work as an entertainer at children's birthday parties near his home in Macon, Georgia.

According to reports, Jeezy, the self described "Snow Man" was previously known as “Chuckles the Clown” and “Majesto the fun time party Magician” in addition to work dressing up as popular children's characters including Barney the Dinosaur and Winnie the Pooh.

Walt Mortenson, owner and founder of Walt’s Wacky Party Supplies told reporters that Jeezy, real name Jay Jenkins, was a valued employee for over five years. “I remember Jay, he was wonderful with the children. Whether he was making balloon animals, or dressing up as [Winnie the] Pooh, he always had a smile on his face, and a spring in his step.”

When asked about his alleged past employment, Jeezy was quick to deny the accusations. “The snowman never work no nine-to-five, feel me? We trappin’ and we strappin’, ya heard? Yeeah! Jeezy make it snow, I’m tha snow man. It’s like a blizzard when Young Jeezy on the block. I don’t know no balloon animals. Balloon Doggy? Get tha fuck outta here!”

Despite the denials, the rumors surrounding Jeezy’s past persist. Jamal Wilson, a high school student in Decatur, Georgia, claims that Jeezy performed at his birthday party as a magician. “I knew it was that dude! He was at my birthday. Jeezy came, he made me a balloon dog, then that mothafucka ate like 10 slices of ice cream cake! That’s what’s up.”

This is far from the first time a rapper’s past has contradicted his public persona. In addition to the recent outings of Rick Ross and Young Jeezy, rapper Jay-Z previously revealed that Prodigy of the rap duo Mobb Deep used to take ballet lessons and 50 Cent has accused The Game of performing as a male stripper and exposed his appearance on the dating show “Change of Heart” where his girlfriend had a change of heart and opted to date another man.

Reports have been surfacing regarding other rappers’ pasts as well. Commenters on several hip hop internet message boards have reported that the self described “gentleman” Fonzworth Bentley was nicknamed "Dirty Raw Dogg" during his adolescence, due to his substandard grooming habits as welll as his preference for inexpensive malt liquor and unprotected sex. It has also been reported that Busta Rhymes frequently performed a raunchy drag queen act in Manhattan's West Village as “Mistress Zelda” and that Sean "P Diddy" Combs is not, in reality, a self-absorbed douchebag.

Young Jeezy's latest album The Recession was released yesterday on Def Jam Records. Buy it at Amazon HERE.

Busta Rhymes tells mixtape cover artist: “More chains on Cartoon Busta!”

Hip Hop artist and chronic steroid abuser Busta Rhymes, ne Trevor Smith, released his latest mixtape this week. The modestly titled, "I've Already Outshined Your Favorite Rapper" is a collection of remixes and outtakes aimed at making the aging hip-hop star relevant again by connecting with his “street” roots. The release of the tape, a collaboration between Rhymes and the moderately talented DJ Superstar Jay, was not without obstacles however. The release was held up at the last minute with Rhymes demanding changes to the cover artwork. Of particular concern to Rhymes was the amount of gaudy jewelry, or “bling,” that adorns his cartoon likeness.

When reached for comment, Louis Castillo, the album's art director explained the requested changes, “Busta was very concerned that the amount of jewelry worn by ‘Cartoon Busta’ on the cover of the tape would reflect poorly on his wealth in the real world. I tried to explain to him that adding more cartoon bling wasn't really a display of wealth, that anyone can paint more chains on a cartoon, but he didn't seem to understand my point."

Rhymes told Castillo, "The cartoon Busta needs that bling, real heavy. You gots to add in my Flipmode piece and put in a Yankee chain. On EVERY level of reality my bling is supreme. If you see me roll by in the whip, you know the shine will blind you. If you see my picture on a mixtape cover, even on that game, my bling shines brighter than yours. Even If you see me in ya dreams and you dreaming that you and ya girl are at the park, ya best believe her head’s gonna be turned looking at my neck and wrists. I make the room colder with my ice."

Dr. Nathan Thompson, a professor of Psychology at Johns Hopkins University, offered an explanation for the rappers actions. “Busta Rhymes appears to be suffering from narcissistic personality disorder, a malady common among hip hop performers. The exact cause of this disorder is unknown, however, it is often attributed to unreliable caregiving from parents coupled with excessive admiration later in life that is not balanced with realistic feedback.” Thompson continued, “The symptoms of NPD, include self-important fantasies of unlimited success and power, a need for excessive admiration and an inflated sense of entitlement. Additionally, a person with NPD often displays arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes."

The aging rapper explained his actions to Murder 4 Life, commenting, "Busta Buss shines like the sun. I'm the god of this shit. I'm standing tall on top of the game just laughing. My bling shows that I got money from all kinds of hustle. One show is your advance homey. I'm already outshining your favorite rapper. That’s why I NEED more chains on my mixtape cover. More chains for Cartoon Busta! That’s how long my money is. My shine is impeccable."

"I've Already Outshined Your Favorite Rapper" is available for free download HERE (link courtesy of 2dopeboyz).

Busta Rhymes plays the 50th Grammy Celebration Concert Tour tomorrow night with Missy Elliot at Webster Hall in  New York City.  For complimentary guest list and event information, email RSVP@blocgroup.com.