Jeezy set a Guinness World Record by performing with a 101-piece orchestra at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday night (November 1), marking the largest orchestra ever gathered for a hip-hop concert and the biggest orchestra assembled for any concert in Las Vegas. Guinness adjudicator Andy Glass was on hand to recognize Jeezy’s record-setting collaboration with The Color of Noize Orchestra, featuring music composed by Derrick Hodge and directed by Adam Blackstone. Celebrating the milestone on Instagram, Jeezy wrote of his achievement: “It has always been my purpose to motivate and inspire my culture. Thank you to everyone involved for believing in my vision. Couldn’t have done it without you. This one’s for the books…literally‼️” The rapper’s historic four-show residency began on Halloween and featured themed masquerade nights for the first two performances, with upcoming Nutcracker-themed holiday shows planned on December 19 and 21. (Billboard)
