Jermaine Dupri is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and record executive. He has worked with and produced for Kris Kross, Mariah Carey, Usher, Jay-Z, Nelly, Monica, Migos, Da Brat, Xscape, Janet Jackson, TLC, Aretha Franklin, Ludacris, Alicia Keys and Bow Wow. In 2022, he produced “If I Get Caught” with R&B duo Dvsn. On 9 February 2024, he released the single “This Lil’ Game We Play”, featuring Nelly, Ashanti and Juicy J. Dupri endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election.
Jermaine Dupri Biography/Wiki
Birth Name
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Nickname
JD, Don Chi Chi
Profession
Rapper, Record Producer, DJ, Television Producer, Songwriter
Genre
Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
So So Def, Columbia, Arista, Virgin Records
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Jermaine Dupri was born on 23th September 1972, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Age
He is currently 52 years old.
Sun Sign
Libra
Ethnicity
Black
Religion
Christianity
Education
Jermaine dropped out of school when he was studying in 10th grade as he wanted to focus on his music career.
Family Details
- Father – Michael Mauldin (Promoter, Record producer, Music executive, Entrepreneur)
- Mother – Tina Mosley
- Siblings – Da Brat (Stage name) (Sister)
Marital Status
Single
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jermaine Dupri has dated –
- Pam Sweat – Jermaine met Pam Sweat when he was 25 years old. Their relationship switched gears pretty quickly as she told him that she was pregnant after they had dated only for weeks. She eventually gave birth to a daughter, Shaniah Mauldin. Dupri has been very involved in Shaniah’s upbringing.
- Janet Jackson (2002-2009) – In 2002, Dupri was involved in a romantic relationship with singer Janet Jackson, which resulted in a brief musical connection. They dated for about 7 years before calling quits in the summer of 2009.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 4 inches
- In centimeters – 163 cm
- In meters – 1.63 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 68 kg
- In Pounds – 149 lbs
Body Build
Average
Eye Color
Hair Color
Bald
Shoe Size
His shoe size is 7.5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Best known for his work with fellow musicians Kris Kross, Mariah Carey, Usher, Jay-Z, Nelly, Monica, Migos, Da Brat, Xscape, Janet Jackson, TLC, Aretha Franklin, Ludacris, Alicia Keys and Bow Wow.
Album Debut
In 1998, Jermaine released his debut studio album, Life in 1472. The album was featured in the Top 5 albums on the Billboard 200.
Film Debut
In 1999, Dupri landed his first acting role in the thriller, In Too Deep as Melvin.
Television Debut
In 1992, Jermaine made his television show debut as a DJ in A Different World, however, his role was uncredited. In 1996, he was credited for the role of a waiter in the drama comedy series Moesha.
Brand Endorsements
Dupri hasn’t done endorsement work for any brand.
Jermaine Dupri Favorites
- Favorite Artists – Mariah Carey, Leah LaBelle, Fresco Kane, Usher, Nelly, Global14
- Favorite Beverage – Green Tea
- Favorite Alcoholic Drink – Tequila
- Favorite Hotel in Atlanta – St. Regis in Buckhead
- Favorite Restaurants in Atlanta – Viva La Vegan, Cafe Sunflower
- Favorite Hookah Bars in Atlanta – Medusa Lounge, Xhale City, Red Martini, Istanblue
- Favorite Tourist Spots in Atlanta– Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium
Jermaine Dupri Net worth
Jermaine Dupri has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million dollars as of 2025. He lives in Atlanta and owns a Mercedes-Benz S500.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Jermaine Dupri
- Instagram – jermainedupri
- X – Jermaine Dupri
- YouTube Channel – JermaineDupriVEVO
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jermaine Dupri
- Dupri began his musical career at a very young age.
- When he was 10 years old, he got an opportunity to get on the stage and dance with Diana Ross. His father had coordinated the concert, which proved to be beneficial for Dupri.
- At the age of 12, he started working as a dancer for the Brooklyn based hip-hop group Whodini.
- In 1990, he produced his first act, the female hip hop trio Silk Tymes Leather.
- In 1991, he formed the teen duo Kris Kross along with Chris Kelly and Chris Smith. The group’s first album, Totally Krossed Out, was released in 1992.
- Dupri has since signed artists including Xscape, Bow Wow, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Dem Franchize Boyz, YoungBloodZ, and Anthony Hamilton to the label.
- In 1997, Dupri co-wrote and produced several tracks on Usher’s second album, My Way.
- In 1998, Jermaine was involved in the release of Destiny’s Child’s eponymous debut album.
- Dupri is vegan and promoted the lifestyle through a PETA ad, encouraging fans to “Feel the beets. Lose the meats.”
- In October 2007, he published his memoir, Young, Rich and Dangerous: The Making of a Music Mogul (Atria Books).
- In 2008, he reunited with Usher, Mariah Carey, and then-girlfriend Janet Jackson for their respective studio albums (Here I Stand, E=MC2, and Discipline respectively) producing multiple tracks on each.
- In 2009, Dupri produced singles for Fabolous (“Money Goes, Honey Stay [When the Money Goes Remix]”) and Bow Wow (“Roc The Mic”).
- In 2011, he launched his own social network, Global 14, to compete with Facebook.
- In 2013, Dupri replaced Randy Jackson as Mariah Carey’s talent manager.
- In 2015, Dupri and Queen Latifah created a reality television series, The Rap Game. The eight-episode series premiered on Lifetime on New Year’s Day, 2016.
- In 2018, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
- He lost his Atlanta mansion worth $2.5 million in 2014 to foreclosure. The home boasts six-bedrooms, sat on 1.73 acres, and was over 9,441 square feet.
- In 2018, Jermaine his So So Def brand celebrated an exhibit at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, California called, Jermaine Dupri & So So Def, 25 Years Of Elevating Culture.
- In 2024, Dupri endorsed Kamala Harris in the US presidential election.
