Name: Jermaine Dupri (Jermaine Dupri Mauldin)
Date of Birth: September 23, 1972
City: Atlanta, Georgia (born in Asheville, North Carolina)
Country: USA
Genre: Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop
Band/Group Members: Solo artist
Roles: Rapper, producer, songwriter, record executive
Jermaine Dupri, born September 23, 1972, in Asheville, North Carolina, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, is a hip-hop and R&B icon known for his production genius and So So Def Recordings. Starting as a dancer for Whodini at 12, he discovered Kris Kross at 19, producing their 1992 hit “Jump.” Founding So So Def in 1993, he launched acts like Xscape, Da Brat, and Bow Wow, while producing chart-toppers like Usher’s “You Make Me Wanna,” Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together,” and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine.” His albums Life in 1472 (1998) and Instructions (2001) feature hits like “Money Ain’t a Thang” with Jay-Z. A Grammy winner and 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, JD’s work spans TLC, Janet Jackson, and Alicia Keys. His Atlanta roots shine in his Southern-flavored beats, blending street grit with pop polish. A father of two and vegan, he continues to shape music through projects like Freaknik: The Musical and The Rap Game, with 2025 rumors of a new album and Kris Kross revival.