Jeezy Sets Guinness World Record With 101-Piece Orchestra at Hip-Hop Show

Jeezy has broken a Guinness World Records title for the largest orchestra assembled at a hip-hop concert. This historic milestone occurred when he performed Masquerade at PH Live in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, with 101 musicians from the Color of Noize Orchestra, in a historic moment with the Guinness adjudicator on stage for the official certificate. 

The orchestra performed original arrangements by Derrick Hodge under the musical direction of Adam Blackstone, while DJ Drama and DJ Ace contributed their talents. Together, they delivered the largest Las Vegas stage orchestral performance across genres to date.

"This isn't just a win for me — it's a moment for the culture, for music, and for Vegas," Jeezy said on stage. "Thank you to every musician, every fan, and everyone who believed we could take this all the way. A winner is a dreamer who never gave up!"

"Thank you to every musician, every fan, and everyone who believed we could take this all the way," he continued. "A winner is a dreamer who never gave up!"

"It is always been my purpose to motivate and inspire my culture," Jeezy added on Instagram. "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 record comes as Jeezy's Las Vegas residency, TM:101 Live, continues to attract sold-out crowds. His upcoming December performances — The Nutcracker editions on Dec. 19 and 21 — will fuse classical Christmas music with hip-hop, reflecting his ongoing mission to motivate and inspire his culture.

The milestone highlights the growing intersection of hip-hop and classical music, showing that Jeezy's artistry can traverse genres while continuing to celebrate culture and creativity across borders. Tickets for the available dates are scarce, which bodes well for the future development of this truly amazing residency.