Jeannie Mai is opening up about a painful chapter in her life, revealing how she overcame a “heartbreaking” divorce and is remaining hopeful about love going forward. “Divorce is just — it’s experiencing death alive.”Jeezy (real name Jay Wayne Jenkins) filed for divorce from The Real alum in September 2023 after two years of marriage. Related: Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s Relationship Timeline Jeezy and Jeannie Mai were married for less than three years when they decided to go their separate ways. You can never say, like, ‘Oh, I’m only going to find love,’ if I’m saying I’m never gonna get married again.”Related: Jeezy Feels ‘Uneasy’ After Jeannie Mai Divorce, Says Therapy Didn't Work Jeezy is reflecting on the end of his marriage to Jeannie Mai, including when he knew their relationship had reached an irreparable conclusion. Mai exclusively told Us Weekly that it was a worthwhile pursuit that challenged her professionally and personally.