The Recession 2 is the twelfth studio album by American rapper Jeezy. The album was released on November 20, 2020, by YJ Music, Inc. and Def Jam Recordings. It serves as a sequel to his third album The Recession (2008). The album features guest appearances from Tamika Mallory, Yo Gotti, E-40, Demi Lovato, Lil Duval, Ne-Yo and Rick Ross.

Jay Wayne Jenkins, known by his stage name Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is credited, alongside fellow Georgia-based rappers T.I. and Gucci Mane, with pioneering the hip hop subgenre trap music for mainstream audiences. Jenkins began his career in 2001, releasing two independent albums, until signing with Def Jam Recordings to release his major label debut, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 (2005). It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, sold 172,000 copies in its first week, and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album was led by the single "Soul Survivor", featuring Akon, which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting song.