Atlanta rapper Jeezy, formerly known as Young Jeezy, recently announced his partnership with Figgers Communications founder, Freddie Figgers.
Together they will release the F3 cell phone and the F-Buds earpods. In a press release, the two said that they “aim to democratize and bring quality technology to market with wireless products that rival current competitor standards but at a much more attainable price point.”
The 5G cell device includes a 4k display and 18 Megapixel dual cameras, while the F-Buds incorporates a built-in microphone. The phone can be fully charged within 30 minutes, with talk time ranging to around 50 hours.
Jeezy made a statement saying, “There was a point in my life where I wasn’t able to pay the phone bill. Now as a businessman and entrepreneur to be able to partner with Freddie, someone who overcame similar life obstacles, and to give people more access to handheld technology at an affordable price, it’s truly a blessing.”
Figgers also added, “As the youngest African-American to own and operate an independent, U.S. based telecommunications company, I built Figgers Communications on the premise that telecommunications access should be attainable for everyone. The partnership is a natural evolution of two men who experienced some of the same challenges during our upbringing but rose above those circumstances to make our mark.”
The F3 phone, priced for $449, along with the F-Buds earpods, which are $49, can be purchased at www.figgers.com.
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