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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Jermaine Dupri poses backstage during the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Purple Ball at The Anthem on September 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. 

BEVERLY HILLS - JUNE 25: Manuel Seal during the 23rd Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 25, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Jermaine Dupri Mourns Death of Longtime So So Def Collaborator Manuel Seal

The So So Def founder called Seal the first collaborator to "understand" him musically.

Jermaine Dupri in a tuxedo with sunglasses on the left, Bruno Mars performing in a red outfit on the right.
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Jermaine Dupri Shares Text Exchange With Bruno Mars After Catching His Show: ‘Should’ve Signed Me'

Dupri is sharing how he had an opportunity to sign Mars, and how the singer won’t let him forget it.

Alex Ocho7 days ago
Split image. Left: Jermaine Dupri in a beige suit and sunglasses. Right: Bad Bunny in a cream suit with gold accents and sunglasses.
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Jermaine Dupri Says Bad Bunny's Crossover Power Is All in How the Records Sound

The producer spoke about why Bad Bunny's music hits regardless of whether you understand a word of it.

Alex Ocho31 days ago
ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 04: Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z attend a party hosted by Jay-Z at the Velvet Room November 4, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Jermaine Dupri on the 'Reasonable Doubt' Lyric That Inspired His Jay-Z Collaboration

The producer and rapper popped on 'Reasonable Doubt' during a drive to get "in Jay-Z mode" before they collaborated on "Money Ain't a Thang."

Jermaine Dupri attends 10th Annual Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch at The Beverly Hilton on June 26, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony, Says They've Been Underpaying Him Since the '90s

The So So Def head alleges that he's owed millions in unpaid royalties from releases he worked on dating all the way back to Kriss Kross.

Joe Price86 days ago
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DUNWOODY, GEORGIA - JUNE 14: Jermaine Dupri attends The 7th Annual Black Music Moguls Brunch at The White Boxx on June 14, 2026 in Dunwoody, Georgia. 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: Greg Schriefer and Clive Davis attendthe premiere of Focus Features' "Lorne" at Alice Tully Hall on April 09, 2026 in New York City.
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Jermaine Dupri Calls on BET Awards to Hold 'Big and Special Tribute' to Clive Davis

Jermaine Dupri wants the BET Awards to orchestrate a grand tribute to late music executive Clive Davis.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 10: Tameka "Tiny" Harris attends The Premiere Screening of TV One's "UNCENSORED" at RETREAT by The Gathering Spot on March 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 

UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Photo of NOTORIOUS BIG and BIGGIE SMALLS
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Tiny Recounts Biggie Apologizing to XSCAPE for Calling Them ‘Ugly’ on ”Just Playing (Dreams)”

The late rapper poked fun at XSCAPE on his 1994 song "Just Playing (Dreams)."

J. Cole with dreadlocks sits on railroad tracks, wearing a striped jacket and denim shorts, looking contemplative.
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J. Cole's 'The Fall-Off' Album: Features and Production Credits

According to Cole, his latest album was “made with intentions” to be his last.

Bow Wow.
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Bow Wow Says Lack of 'Timeless Music' is Because 'We're Missing Substance'

The rapper has challenged artists to release music that will last "eight years from now."

(L-R) Xania Monet, Kehlani and Jermaine Dupri.
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AI Singer Xania Monet Hits Back at Kehlani and Jermaine Dupri on Diss Song

Created by poet Telisha "Nikki" Jones, the artificial vocalist accuses Kehlani of "jealousy" on new track "Say My Name With Respect."

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Jermaine Dupri Compares Milli Vanilli's Grammy Getting Revoked to Rise of AI Artists

Milli Vanilli was stripped of a Grammy when it was discovered that the duo hadn't sung their vocals.

tara mahadevan329 days ago
Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson
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Jermaine Dupri on ‘Fumbling’ Janet Jackson: ‘Y’all Don’t Say She Fumbled Me’

“I’m not something that you just let roll down the street."

Trey Alston383 days ago
(L-R) Da Brat, Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri.
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Da Brat Recalls Almost Getting Jermaine Dupri Killed After Sneaking Mariah Carey Out for Fast Food

The Chicago rapper has revealed how a late-night Burger King run with the "Fantasy" hitmaker led to chaos and danger for JD.

Mark Elibert391 days ago
Jermaine Dupri.
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Jermaine Dupri Says No One Makes Music for Teens Anymore: 'I Can't Do Everything'

JD has mentored several teen artists over the years, including Bow Wow, Kris Kross, Xscape and more.

tara mahadevan398 days ago
Quincy Jones and Jermaine Dupri
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Magic City Owner Recalls Quincy Jones Becoming Enamored With Door Girl During Strip Club Visit

“He hung around the front door the whole evening."

Trey Alston405 days ago
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Chris Brown, Jermaine Dupri, and Usher
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Jermaine Dupri on Wanting to Make 'Thriller'-Level Album With Chris Brown: ‘Usher Would Hate Me’

JD believes he could make an all-time great album with Brown — but he worries about what Usher would think.

Trey Alston408 days ago
Jermaine Dupri, Quavo and Offset
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Jermaine Dupri Says Quavo and Offset Are 'Better Together' Than As Solo Artists

Dupri also explained how he felt when he learned Takeoff passed away.

Trey Alston438 days ago
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 06: Jermaine Dupri performs onstage during the Quincy Jones Tribute on Night 3 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture at Caesars Superdome at Caesars Superdome on July 6, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Jermaine Dupri Claims He Spent $10K a Week at Magic City for 20 Years

The So So Def Recordings founder was a big spender in the famed Atlanta strip club.

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