Knowing what I know now about the person I married, I wouldn’t have walked down the aisle with him. It’s crazy how divorce can completely change your perspective on someone. You always hear that money can change people, but let me tell you, divorce can really bring out a whole different side of someone. And what’s even crazier is that he used to say to me all the time, “You never really know someone until they don’t get what they want.” I never thought he’d be the one to prove that saying right to my face, you know?
And no, that’s not Genie Mai venting about her soon-to-be ex-husband, Jeezy. That’s me, talking about my ex, Freddie “Hard Tates” Tate. It’s just mind-blowing how much my divorce with Jeezy has spiraled out of control. Is my ex trying to paint me as the problem? And does he actually have any proof to back it up?
By now, you’ve probably heard that Jeezy was the one who filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. And now, in the latest twist in this messy divorce saga, it seems like I’m fighting tooth and nail to salvage what’s left of my family. A source spilled the beans to Page Six, saying, “Let me tell you the truth. Genie wants to make her marriage work. She wants her family to stay together more than anything. She’s head over heels for Jeezy, and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to make things right. Getting divorced was never part of her plan. This isn’t how she pictured her life turning out.”
Despite Jeezy pulling the trigger on the divorce, I’m still holding out hope that we can sit down like adults and work through this mess. I’m not ready to give up on us just yet.
It appears that Jeezy initiated divorce proceedings from Jeannie as early as June 15, 2023, shortly after their return from Vietnam, an experience Genie deemed life-changing. Interestingly, this occurred just three days before the couple hosted a Father’s Day gathering at their Atlanta residence. Despite the timing, Jeezy’s attorney didn’t file the documents until three months later. While Jeannie purportedly attempted reconciliation, insiders close to the couple suggest it might be too late, with living together proving unfeasible.
One individual unsurprised by Jeannie’s situation is her ex-husband, Freddie. Their divorce initially seemed amicable, with Jeannie expressing continued affection for him publicly, citing his loyalty, compassion, and humor during their 13-year relationship. However, tensions escalated when Jeannie announced her pregnancy with Jeezy’s child, leading to social media speculation and trolling directed at Freddie. Responding to insinuations that he was distressed by the news, Freddie asserted, “I upgraded from Trash to Treasure a long time ago. Damn, best decision I ever made.”
Well, the part that was from me wasn’t part of the original quote, but wow, congrats! Being genuinely happy is such an amazing feeling. I adore my little family. Trash to Treasure, for real. When Freddy threw shade at Genie, many people empathized with her, thinking Freddy was just being spiteful and envious. But according to Freddy and his wife, Jeannie manipulated her followers into seeing Freddy as the bad guy, while she was the one playing games behind the scenes. In fact, Lindsay, Freddy’s current wife, hinted at some revealing gossip about Genie. Apparently, one of Freddy’s employees overheard Genie chatting with a co-host’s husband about some very explicit details regarding another man. Freddy went through a lot. She wasn’t truthful. Their relationship was over long before I entered the picture. They weren’t talking or living together anymore. In Freddy’s mind, it was done. He tried everything to salvage it, and legally everything was sorted for them to move on, according to Lindsay and Freddy. Genie was just putting on a show of being heartbroken, shedding tears about the divorce, but in reality, she had moved on way before the actual split. However, when Freddy moved on just a few months after, Jeannie spun this sob story to turn everyone against Freddy and his new wife. Lindsay even warned people, saying, “She’s playing you all. You’re just pawns in her game. She’s got you fooled.” Could it be that they saw through Genie all along and it took Freddy two years to realize it himself? It’s hard to say, but one thing I can tell you is that Freddy endured Genie’s fiery temper during their marriage. Something Genie herself has admitted struggling with. “I have a really hot temper, not something many people know, but it runs in my family. I’ve had my moments.”
My grandmother, and I’m sorry, but I also saw it in my grandfather, my mother, my aunts, and in myself.” There’s speculation swirling about Genie’s hot temper possibly playing a role in the divorce. A source close to Jeannie confided in Media Takeout, saying, “Genie isn’t just the sweet lady you see on TV. She can be aggressive and disrespectful. It’s unlikely that Jeezy would tolerate that behavior for long.” Adding to the drama, there are rumors circulating that Genie may have cheated on Jeezy with Mario Lopez. Their apparent chemistry might have been the final straw for Jeezy. Wondering where all this is coming from? Look no further than footage of Mario picking up Genie’s baby and planting a kiss on her cheek. While some argue it’s common for friends to show affection to each other’s babies, other instances suggest a closer bond between Genie and Mario. In another clip making the rounds, Genie playfully calls Mario a flirt as he demonstrates his knowledge of Vietnamese, even teaching him to say, “Baby, you are beautiful.” Throughout the video, Mario keeps an arm around her waist as they share laughs. “Hanging out with my girl Jeannie Mai on her first day at the job. Proud Vietnamese girl, just like me. We’re both first generation. She’s gonna teach me some Vietnamese. I know a little, but not much.” The chemistry between them reminds some of TJ Holmes and Amy Robach, and we all know how that ended. Of course, the cheating allegations are fueled by Jeannie’s past comment about liking her “dark meat on the side,” a statement the internet won’t soon forget. “I used to love black guys. I did. I did.”
I’ve always preferred dark meat on the side; white meat keeps me mean and lean, you know? That’s why I ended up marrying a white man. But you can’t just make such statements on national TV and then turn around and marry someone of a different race, expecting people to believe you’re incapable of cheating on them.”
But wait, there’s more. According to another source speaking to Entertainment Tonight, it seems that Jeezy and Jeannie didn’t see eye to eye on certain family values and expectations. They held different perspectives, and Jeezy felt his needs weren’t fully addressed. This wasn’t particularly surprising to many followers, as it’s often noted that when you date outside your race, compromise is essential. In the case of Jeannie and Jeezy, this should have been discussed long before marriage was on the table.
Another factor that might have contributed to their divorce, according to recent reports, is Jeannie’s focus on showcasing their marriage on social media. A quick glance at her social media profiles supposedly reveals much about their relationship. Allegedly, Jeezy grew weary of being treated as mere content by Jeannie and chose to step away.
It appears that various issues concerning Jeannie became too much for Jeezy to handle. What are your thoughts on Jeannie’s ex-husband’s remarks suggesting she might have been the problem? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t forget to check out our next video. Foreign.
