Jermaine Dupri: Photos Of The Legendary Producer

By:

Elissa Anderson

July 22, 2019 12:20PM EDT

Jermaine Dupri is one of the crucial figures in hip-hop. See photos of Jermaine over the years.

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Jermaine Dupri At The Songwriters Hall of Fame Annual Induction

Jermaine Dupri At The Songwriters Hall of Fame Annual Induction — Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972. The singer’s musical career began before he was ten years old, when his music manager father coordinated a Diana Ross concert. At the show, Dupri managed to get on-stage and dance along with Ross! The singer was soon working as a dancer for the hip hop group Whodini at just 12-years-old. The singer went on to producer a number of hip-hop acts of his own, and was the driving force behind Silk Tymes Leather, Kriss Kross, and more. Jermaine established his own record label called So So Def in 1993 and Shortly after, signed R&B group Xscape to the label. The singer also had a successful solo career of his own. He has also written songs for Usher and served as a mentor to famed singer Monica.In 1998, Jermaine Dupri was involved in the release of Destiny’s Child’s eponymous debut album. He also notably worked with Mariah Carey on her The Emancipation Of Mimi with the smash hit “We Belong Together”. See all the best moments from Jermaine’s successful career by clicking through the gallery!

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Jermaine Dupri At The 2019 Essence Festival

Jermaine Dupri At The 2019 Essence Festival — Jermaine Dupri performs at the 2019 Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, in New Orleans on July 7, 2019. He wore a flashy jumpsuit and a massive gold chain for the show.

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Jermaine Dupri At The Premiere of “Power, Influence & Hip Hop’

Jermaine Dupri At The Premiere of “Power, Influence & Hip Hop’ — Jermaine Dupri attends the premiere of documentary film “Power, Influence & Hip Hop: The Remarkable Rise Of So So Def” celebration and Season 3 of “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” at The London West Hollywood on July 16, 2019. He looked dapper in a blue suit and white sneakers as he celebrated the film’s release.

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Jermaine Dupri At EpicFest

Jermaine Dupri At EpicFest — Jermaine Dupri arrives to EpicFest in Los Angeles on June 25, 2016. He kept it casual in a buttoned-down tee and black slacks.

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Jermaine Dupri & Mariah Carey

Jermaine Dupri & Mariah Carey — Jermaine Dupri joined Mariah Carey onstage at the 2016 Essence Festival! The concert was held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, in New Orleans on July 2, 2016. Jermaine worked with the singer on her smash single, “We Belong Together.”

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Jermaine Dupri At The Packers Falcons Football Game

Jermaine Dupri At The Packers Falcons Football Game — Hip-hop artist Jermaine Dupri performs during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers, in Atlanta, Georgia on Jan. 22, 2017.

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Jermaine Dupri In Los Angeles

Jermaine Dupri In Los Angeles — Jermaine Dupri hits the streets of LA on Nov. 27, 2017. He sported a denim jacket paired with red and black track pants.

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Jermaine Dupri At The Songwriters Hall of Fame

Jermaine Dupri At The Songwriters Hall of Fame — Jermaine Dupri hits the carpet at the 49th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala in New York City on June 14, 2018. He donned a navy blue tux and aviator sunglasses as cameras flashed around him.

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Jermaine Dupri At Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala

Jermaine Dupri At Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala — Jermaine Dupri smiles as he arrives to the Songwriters Hall of Fame Annual Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 13, 2019.

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