Young Jeezy has discovered he was a big part of Olympics hero Michael Phelps' record-breaking eight gold medal run - the swimmer played the rapper's songs to prepare for his races.

Phelps has revealed his motivation before each race came from Jeezy's R. Kelly collaboration, Go Getta - and the rap star is more than thrilled.

He says, "I'm a big fan of Michael Phelps. He's a great success. I like what he's doing. He's like the Young Jeezy of the swim world."

And the rapper insists other athletes should follow the swimming hero's lead and turn to his music for inspiration: "All my music is inspirational. You just gotta listen to the words and get what you can get out of it.”