New York Times New York/Region Section, October 11, 2003:

The scowling snow figure was borrowed liberally from a gangsta rapper named Young Jeezy, who inspired the character, a menacing version of Frosty.

New York Times Arts Section, October 13, 2005:

The snowman is the logo of Young Jeezy, the Atlanta rapper who has established himself as hip-hop's brightest new star.

Where will he turn up next? Science Times? Education Supplement? Wherever suburban parents need their children's music explained to them, the Times will be there. 'Cause they love Jeezy and he love 'em back.

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Cracking the Code in Hip-Hop [NYT]

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