Jermaine Dupri Mauldin, commonly known as Jermaine Dupri, is a famous American rap artist, actor, songwriter, as well as a record producer. Jermaine Dupri debuted in the music industry in 1998, with his first studio album entitled “Life in 1472”. Upon its release, the album peaked at #1 on the Top R&B albums, where it stayed for two consecutive weeks, and produced such singles as “The Party Continues”, “Sweetheart”, and “Money Ain’t a Thang”. Dupri’s first studio album was followed by his second studio work entitled “Instructions”, which did as well on the market as its predecessor, peaking at #15 on the Billboard chart.
Jermaine Dupri Net Worth $3 Million
Even though Jermaine Dupri has established himself as a rap artist in the music industry, he is more influential and known as a record producer. Dupri’s first production attempt was Usher’s second studio album entitled “My Way”, a commercial success, which sold more than 7 million copies worldwide and topped the music charts. That same year, Jermaine Dupri worked with Mariah Carey, Mase, and Jagged Edge and produced such works as “A Jagged Era”, “Harlem World” and “Honey”. When Dupri became known as a successful producer, he joined forces with more artists, including TLC, Ludacris, Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, and Chris Brown, and came out with such popular works as Monica’s “After the Storm” work, TLC’s “Fanmail” album, Bow Wow’s “Wanted” album and many more. More recently, in 2012, he produced a single for Monica’s album “New Life” under the name of “Always”.
A famous rapper and a record producer, how rich is Jermaine Dupri? Sources state that Jermaine Dupri’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million. Jermaine Dupri’s net worth amounted to as much as $60 million in 2006, yet since then he has been having many financial issues, which cut his net worth to $3 million. It is stated that Jermaine Dupri has a lot of unpaid taxes and has been struggling with paying back a loan of $4.8 million that he took out from the “SunTrust Bank”.
Jermaine Dupri was born in 1972, in Asheville, North Carolina. Dupri’s interest in music landed him an opportunity to work as a dancer for a hip hop trio called “Whodini”, with whom he was even featured on television. However, soon enough Dupri decided to move on from being a dancer into producing his own acts. Dupri’s first attempt at producing was a hip hop group known as “Silk Tymes Leather”. Shortly afterwards, Jermaine Dupri created a rap duo under the name of “Kris Kross”, which released their debut album called “Totally Crossed Out” in 1992. The group’s first attempt resulted in multi-platinum certification, and in turn presented Dupri as a talented producer. Dupri then went on to discover “Xscape”, worked on Destiny’s Child self-titled album, and discovered Lil Bow Wow, whom he later signed to his “So So Def Recordings” label.
Over the years, Jermaine Dupri became known as one of the most talented record producers in the music industry. A famous rapper and producer, Jermaine Dupri has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Grammy Award for Best R&B Song (2006), Soul Train Music Award (2007), NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album (1998), BET Hip Hop Award for Best Producer of the Year (2006)
Record Labels
So So Def, Columbia, Arista, Virgin
Albums
Totally Crossed Out (1992), Life in 1472 (1998), Instructions (2001), Young, Fly & Flashy, Vol. 1 (2005), Y'all Know What This Is...The Hits (2007), Da Bottom, Vol.5 - Chopped Not Slopped By OG Ron C (2005)
Grammy Awards, Black Reel Award: Best Film Soundtrack (2003)
Movies
The New Guy (2002), Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001), In Too Deep (1999), Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
TV Shows
The Rap Game (2016-), Music Moguls, Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta: Extras
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Quote
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In the strip club, the music is more grimier than what you hear on the radio. It's like a D.J. in New York playing a mix-tape.
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"Somebody told me that I'll be able to eat off of "We Belong Together" [by Mariah Carey] for the rest of my life".
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But does a Grammy really determine if I'm the producer of the year? The Grammys are going to be over in one night. My songs are probably going to be on the radio for the rest of the year.
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Fact
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Created a social network to compete with Facebook.
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Was among the guests at Usher Raymond's 25th birthday party.
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President of Virgin Records (2006)
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Dropped out of 10th grade to pursue a career in music.
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Co-owner of "So So Def Records"; he has signed numerous artists such as Shad Moss and JKwon.
Video performer: "I've Got to Have It" / producer: "I've Got to Have It" / writer: "I've Got to Have It"
CHIKARA: King of Trios 2009 - Night I
2009
Video performer: "I've Got to Have It" / producer: "I've Got to Have It" / writer: "I've Got to Have It"
The Bob Zula
2009
Short writer: "We Belong Together"
The Family That Preys
2008
writer: "Rock With U"
The Boondocks
2007
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Bling: A Planet Rock
2007
Documentary writer: "Grillz"
Norbit
2007
performer: "Dem Jeans" / writer: "Dem Jeans"
CSI: NY
2006
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The 48th Annual Grammy Awards
2006
TV Special writer: "We Belong Together / Fly Like a Bird"
Idols
2003-2005
TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne
2005
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Karaoke Revolution Volume 3
2004
Video Game "Burn"
Australian Idol
2003-2004
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Turkstar
2004
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Independent Lens
2004
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Deutschland sucht den Superstar
2003
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Sopranos
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2002 writer - 1 episode, 2002
Drumline
2002
performer: "Been Away"
Like Mike
2002
performer: "Basketball" / producer: "NBA 2K2", "Basketball" / writer: "NBA 2K2", "Can I Holla", "Playin' the Game", "Take Ya Home"
The Sweetest Thing
2002
writer: "U Got It Bad"
Clockstoppers
2002
"It's the Weekend"
Wasabi
2001
writer: "Fa All Y'All" - as J. Duprl
Top of the Pops
2001
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Big Momma's House
2000
"That's What I'm Looking For Mr. Dupri Remix" / performer: "I've Got to Have It", "That's What I'm Looking For Mr. Dupri Remix" / producer: "I've Got to Have It", "Bounce with Me", "Big Momma's Theme" / writer: "I've Got to Have It", "That's What I'm Looking For Mr. Dupri Remix", "Bounce with Me", "Big Momma's Theme"
Blue Streak
1999
producer: "Get Away" / writer: "Get Away"
In Too Deep
1999
performer: "Keys To The Range" / producer: "Keys To The Range" / writer: "Keys To The Range"
Ride
1998
performer: "Jam On It" / writer: "Jam On It" - as J. Dupri
Caught Up
1998
producer: "Rock On" / writer: "Rock On" - as J. Dupri
Soul Food
1997
producer: "Let's Do It Again" / writer: "Let's Do It Again"
Men in Black
1997
performer: "We Just Wanna Party with You" / writer: "We Just Wanna Party with You"
High School High
1996
producer: "So Many Ways" / writer: "So Many Ways"
Sunset Park
1996
producer: "Keep On Keepin' On" / writer: "Keep On Keepin' On"
The Baby-Sitters Club
1995
producer: "Let Me Know" / writer: "Let Me Know"
Bad Boys
1995
producer: "Work Me Slow", "Da B Side" / writer: "Da B Side"
The Mask
1994
writer: "Who's That Man"
Beavis and Butt-Head
1993
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Bébé's Kids
1992
writer: "Tear It Up On Our Worst Behavior"
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Black-ish
2015
TV Series
Jermaine Dupri
3LW: Feelin' You
2006
Short
Jermaine Dupri
Cuttin' Up
2004
TV Series
Host
The New Guy
2002
Jermaine (as Jermaine D. Mauldin)
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
2001
TV Movie
Pockets
In Too Deep
1999
Melvin
Moesha
1996
TV Series
Waiter
A Different World
1992
TV Series
D.J.
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
So So Def TV
2008
TV Movie
On the Come Up at the Source Awards
2001
Video documentary
Monica: The First Night
1998
Short
Usher: Bedtime
1998
Short
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Lillemand
2015
TV Series music - 1 episode
Like Mike
2002
executive music producer
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Like Mike
2002
co-producer
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
E! True Hollywood Story
2001-2010
TV Series documentary
Himself
Top Ten Rappers of the 21st Century
2010
TV Movie
Himself - Panelist
2009 MuchMusic Video Awards
2009
TV Special
Himself
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
2009
TV Series
Himself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2009
2009
TV Special
Himself
So So Def TV
2008
TV Movie
Himself
VMAs: Livin' the Dream
2008
TV Movie
Himself
Access Granted
2006-2008
TV Series
Himself
25 Most Sensational Hollywood Meltdowns
2008
TV Movie documentary
Himself
39th NAACP Image Awards
2008
TV Special
Himself
Entertainment Tonight
2008
TV Series
Himself
Ryan Cameron: Uncensored
2008
TV Series
Himself
BET Hip-Hop Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself
4th Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
2007
TV Movie
Himself
Great Performances
2007
TV Series
Himself
The World Awaits: De La Hoya vs. Mayweather
2007
TV Movie
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
21st Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself
America's Next Top Model
2007
TV Series
Celebrity Fit Club
2007
TV Series
Himself
Ali Rap
2006
TV Movie
Himself
The 2006 Billboard Music Awards
2006
TV Special
Himself
BET Hip-Hop Awards
2006
TV Special
Himself - Performer
Settle the Score
2006
TV Movie
Himself
In the Cutz
2006
TV Series
Guest
The Turn On
2006
TV Series
Himself
The Oprah Winfrey Show
2006
TV Series
Himself
Legends Ball
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The Tyra Banks Show
2006
TV Series
Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003-2006
TV Series
Himself
My Block: Atlanta
2005
TV Movie
Himself
The 2005 Billboard Music Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself
2005 American Music Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special
2005
TV Special
Himself / Performer
2nd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
2005
TV Movie
Himself
Driven
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
The 2005 World Music Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself
Live with Kelly and Michael
2005
TV Series
Himself
Late Show with David Letterman
2005
TV Series
Himself
106 & Park Top 10 Live
2000-2005
TV Series
Himself
The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott
2005
TV Series
Himself
In the Lab
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
The 2004 Billboard Music Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself
My Coolest Years
2004
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself - 'B-Boys & B-Girls'
The 2nd Annual Vibe Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself
The 32nd Annual American Music Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself
2004 Radio Music Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself
From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
2004
Video documentary
Himself (segment "Someone To Call My Lover")
The Notorious B.I.G.: Ready to Die - The Remaster
2004
Video short
Himself (segment "One More Chance")
4th Annual BET Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself
On-Air with Ryan Seacrest
2004
TV Series
Himself
The 18th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2004
TV Series
Himself - Musical Performer
Urban Soul: The Making of Modern R&B
2004
TV Movie documentary
Himself
10 Things Every Guy Should Experience
2004
TV Series documentary
Himself
Player$
2004
TV Series
Himself
The Best of the Source Awards Vol. 1: Hip-Hop History
2003
Video documentary
Himself
Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic
2003
Video documentary short
Himself, CEO, So So Def
Hip Hop Babylon 2
2003
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Lyricist Lounge: Hip Hop Video Classics
2003
Video
Himself (segment "Freaks Come Out at Night")
Intimate Portrait
2003
TV Series documentary
Himself
Hardware: Uncensored Music Videos - Hip Hop Volume 1
2003
Video
Himself (segment "I Just Wanna Love U")
American Rap Stars
2002
Video documentary
Himself
Brown Sugar
2002
Himself
Weakest Link
2002
TV Series
Himself
The 16th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2002
TV Special
Himself
The 44th Annual Grammy Awards
2002
TV Special
Himself
17th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards
2002
TV Special
Himself
Gonna Meet a Rock Star
2001
TV Series documentary
Himself
On the Come Up at the Source Awards
2001
Video documentary
Himself
The 2001 Billboard Music Awards
2001
TV Special
Himself
The 15th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2001
TV Special
Himself
The Steve Harvey Show
2001
TV Series
Himself
Soul Train
1996-2000
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2000
2000
TV Special
Himself
And Ya Don't Stop: Hip Hop's Greatest Videos, Vol. 1
2000
Video
Himself (segment "Freaks Come Out at Night")
The 1999 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards
1999
TV Special
Himself
South Park (Chef: Behind the Menu)
1998
TV Short
Himself
The Industry
1998
Video documentary
Himself
3rd Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards
1997
TV Special
Himself
The Rap Game
2016
TV Series
Himself - Host
Today
2016
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Hollywood Today Live
2016
TV Series
Himself
Garbage Time with Katie Nolan
2016
TV Series
Himself
Huffpost Live
2016
TV Series
Himself - Music Producer
The Real
2016
TV Series
Himself
The Wendy Williams Show
2015
TV Series
Himself
Larry King Now
2015
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
2015
TV Series
Himself
Unsung
2015
TV Series documentary
Himself
Revolt Live
2014
TV Series
Himself - Moderator
ATL: The Untold Story of Atlanta's Rise in the Rap Game