Jermaine Dupri

Jermaine Dupri is an American rapper, songwriter, producer, and record executive from Atlanta, Georgia. He founded So So Def Recordings and helped shape the sound of Southern hip-hop and R&B through his work with artists such as Kris Kross, Xscape, Bow Wow, Usher, and Mariah Carey. Known for his hit-making production and business influence, Dupri has played a major role in popular music for decades and remains one of Atlanta’s most respected music figures.