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==Personal life== ==Personal life==
Dupri has two daughters. One is named Shaniah Cymoné Mauldin (born May 15, 1998), with ex-girlfriend, Pam Sweat. He dated R&B/pop singer ] from August 2001 to March 2009. Dupri has two daughters. One is named Shaniah Cymoné Mauldin (born May 15, 1998), with ex-girlfriend, Pam Sweat. He dated R&B/pop singer ] from August 2001 to March 2009.

=== Sarai Jones Lawsuit ===

The mother of Jermaine Dupri Mauldin's second daughter is Sarai Jones. In 2011, Sarah Jones sued Mauldin for refusing to pay child support. (Fulton County Superior Court, Case No. 2011CV195683, SARAI JONES VS JERMAINE DUPRI MAULDIN)

=== Eddie Weathers Lawsuit ===

Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was sued by Eddie Weathers, his former business partner. (Fulton County Superior Court, Case No. 2014CV241203, EDDIE WEATHERS VS. DIENIAHMAR MUSIC, INC., EMI/SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC, WILLIE CARTER, JERMAINE D MAULDIN)

=== Taddrick Mingo Lawsuit ===

In 2014, Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was sued by Taddrick Mingo under the Fair Labor Standards Act. (United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, Case No. 1:14-CV-2606-SCJ). Taddrick Mingo alleged that he worked as Mauldin's assistant for four years without ever receiving a single paycheck for his services. The litigation is currently pending. In his summary judgment brief, filed March 17, 2016, Mingo's attorney stated:

<blockquote>
Taddrick Mingo worked as Defendant Mauldin’s assistant for four years without ever receiving a single paycheck for his services. Mingo’s job required him to do whatever Mauldin needed, whenever Mauldin needed him to do it. From 2010 to 2014, among other things, Mingo coordinated Mauldin’s schedule, made sure Mauldin signed important documents to ensure he would get paid for his services, arranged trips to the zoo for Mauldin and his kids, accompanied Mauldin on more than half his business trips, many of which involved international travel, counted money for Mauldin when Mauldin performed D.J. services, made sure individuals who visited the studio at any time of the day or night had everything they needed for their recording sessions, including recording, editing and running errands for the sometimes demanding artists. Mingo even provided talking points for Mauldin when he appeared for television interviews. Working as Mauldin’s assistant was so demanding that Mingo moved from his home in Gwinnett County to the studio apartment at So So Def Productions so that he could better serve Mauldin’s all-consuming needs.

Working for Mauldin was certainly exciting. With Mauldin, Mingo traveled the world visiting places he otherwise may never have seen, met celebrities that most only see on television, and learned a great deal about his passion--the music industry. In fact, Mingo was so excited about working with the Grammy award winning Defendants, that he forgot to negotiate his salary.

Because Mingo had a long history with Mauldin, he trusted that Mauldin would pay him a fair rate for his services, even if it meant that he would be making only minimum wage, as required by law. But it didn’t take long for Mingo to realize that Mauldin wasn’t paying him. Anytime Mingo questioned Mauldin about his pay, Mauldin would ensure him that he planned to pay him, but that he “needed to work out some things first.” Mingo did the math, and figured he could wait a while longer. Since Mingo had received a $50,000 advance for work performed prior to becoming Mauldin’s assistant, periodically received checks ranging from $200 to $2000 for work performed prior to 2008, earned money occasionally (albeit sporadically) when he performed work for other record labels, was not required to pay rent at the So So Def studio apartment, and had no monthly car payment, Mingo decided to hang on.

Notwithstanding Mingo’s excitement, working for Mauldin was still a job, and Mingo expected to be paid for his work.
In 2014, Mingo realized that Mauldin had no intention of paying him, refused to continue working for free, and demanded that Mauldin compensate him for services rendered. Mauldin admitted that he owed Mingo and asked Mingo to let him know how much was owed. Mingo estimated $260,000.00 for the past 4 years, but rather than responding with a paycheck, Mauldin continued with more empty promises, forcing Mingo to file the instant lawsuit.
</blockquote>
(U.S. Dist. Ct. N.D. Ga., Case No. 1:14-cv-02606-MHC, Document 60; available via ecf.gand.uscourts.gov)

=== Suntrust Bank Lawsuit ===

In 2013, Mauldin was sued by Suntrust bank for failing to make payments on his mortgage. (
SUNTRUST BANK vs. JERMAINE DUPRI MAULDIN AND SO SO DEF PRODUCTIONS, INC.; Case No. 2013CV231881). Mauldin lost the lawsuit, appealed to the Georgia Court of Appeals, and then withdrew his appeal. The Georgia Court of Appeals issued the following order:
<blockquote>
JERMAINE DUPRI MAULDIN et al.
v.
SUNTRUST BANK.

A16A0341.
Court of Appeals of Georgia.

January 15, 2016.
Order

Upon consideration of the APPELLANT'S motion FOR PERMISSION TO WITHDRAW THE APPEAL in the above styled case, it is ordered that the motion is hereby GRANTED.
</blockquote>
(https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=13649757658877196153)


==Discography== ==Discography==

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Jermaine Dupri
Background information
Birth nameJermaine Dupri Mauldin
Also known asJD, Don Chi Chi
Born (1972-09-23) September 23, 1972 (age 52)
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States
GenresHip hop, R&B, soul
Occupation(s)Record producer, record executive, rapper, songwriter, dj, television producer
Years active1984–present
LabelsSo So Def, Columbia, Arista, Virgin
Websiteglobal14.com
Musical artist

Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972), known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American hip hop recording artist, record producer, songwriter and rapper. He was born in Asheville, NC and was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked with and produced some of the best talents in the industry, including Mariah Carey, Usher, Jay-Z, Nelly, Monica, Da Brat, Xscape, Janet Jackson, TLC, Aretha Franklin, Ludacris, Alicia Keys, and Bow Wow.

Early life

Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael Mauldin, a Columbia Records executive. Durpri's promising musical career began before he was even ten years old. His father, also a Atlanta manager Michael Mauldin, had coordinated a Diana Ross show in 1982; to the delight of concert-goers, Dupri managed to get on-stage and dance along with Ross. Dupri got his start as a dancer for the hip hop group Whodini when he was twelve. He made an appearance in their music video for the song "Freaks Come Out At Night". He began performing around the country, appearing with Herbie Hancock and Cameo before he opened the New York Fresh Festival, with Run-D.M.C., Whodini, and Grandmaster Flash.

Career

1992–96: Early career

In 1990, he produced his first act- the female hip hop trio Silk Tymes Leather. He later formed the teen duo Kris Kross (Chris Kelly and Chris Smith) after meeting the boys at a local mall in 1991. The group's first album, Totally Krossed Out, was released in 1992 and went multi-platinum due to their singles "Jump" and "It's a Shame". He established his own record label called So So Def Recordings in 1993. Shortly after, he discovered female R&B group Xscape at a festival in Atlanta and signed them to the label. Their first album, Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha, went platinum. During the same year, on Yo! MTV Raps he met Da Brat through Kris Kross, signed her to his label So So Def Recordings, and released her debut Funkdafied (1994) which went platinum. So So Def Recordings entered into a distribution partnership with Columbia Records in 1993. In 1995, he collaborated with Mariah Carey for the first time on the number one hit single "Always Be My Baby." He contributed to Lil' Kim's 1996 album, Hard Core on the track "Not Tonight".

1997–2003: Columbia, Arista Records

In 1997 Jermaine Dupri co-wrote and produced several tracks Usher's second album, My Way. The lead single, "You Make Me Wanna", reached number-one on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The follow up single "Nice & Slow" went to number-one on the Billboard 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and the last single from "My Way" peaked at number-two on Billboard 100. All three singles have been certified Platinum by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

In 1998, Jermaine Dupri was involved in the release of Destiny's Child's eponymous debut album. Dupri renewed the focus on his own music career and released The Party Continues, the lead single from his debut studio album Jermaine Dupri Presents Life In 1472: The Original Soundtrack. Also that year he met Lil Bow Wow and signed him to So So Def Recordings. The two would later part ways but continued to collaborate on later projects. The deal with Columbia was terminated in 2002 and in 2003 Dupri switched to Arista Records. Jermaine worked on Mariah Carey's Christmas album, Merry Christmas II You, as well as with Weezer and Lil Wayne on the song "Can't Stop Partying." He also collaborated with DJ Chuckie to make a vocal version of the song "Let The Bass Kick".

2004–2009: Confessions, The Emancipation of Mimi, Janet Jackson

In 2004 Dupri connected again with Usher contributing to Confessions co-writing and co-producing three consecutive singles Billboard Hot 100 number one songs "Burn", "Confessions Part II", and "My Boo". Confessions won Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Confessions has been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and, as of 2012, has sold 10 million copies in the US. It has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.

Dupri in 2005 worked with Mariah Carey on her on 2005's The Emancipation Of Mimi with the smash hit "We Belong Together". It stayed at number one for fourteen non-consecutive weeks, becoming the second longest running number one song in US chart history, behind Carey's 1996 collaboration with Boyz II Men on "One Sweet Day". We Belong Together" won Grammy's for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song. The same year he worked on Wanted with Bow Wow, he co-produced and co-wrote "Let Me Hold You". In 2006, record producer Jermaine Dupri signed Dem Franchize Boyz to his label So So Def after transferring it from Arista Records to Virgin Records. The following year the group released On Top of Our Game which topped the US Top Rap Albums with the hit songs "I Think They Like Me" and "Lean wit It, Rock wit it".

In November 2007 co-prouduced and co-wrote with No I.D. this time on Jay-Z's tenth studio album American Gangsta. The two contributed to the songs "Success" and "Fallin"

2010–Present: The Rap Game

On October 7, 2013, he replaced Randy Jackson as Carey's talent manager. He later parted ways with Carey in August 2014.

In 2015 Jermaine Dupri executive-produced alongside Queen Latifah created a new unscripted reality series called The Rap Game. The eight-episode series, premiered on Lifetime, New Year's Day, 2016 following five emerging artists ages 12–16 who will be immersed in the Atlanta hip-hop scene in a quest to become the next big rap star. Dupri was be joined by special guests throughout the series like Usher, Ludacris, Da Brat, T.I. and Silento who all gave the competitors advice on what it takes to be in the industry. Season 1 featured Lil’ Niqo, 15, San Diego, CA, Lil’ Poopy, 12, Brockton, MA, Supa Peach, 12, Atlanta, GA, Young Lyric, 15, Houston, TX, and the winner Miss Mulatto, 16, Atlanta, Georgia.

Personal life

Dupri has two daughters. One is named Shaniah Cymoné Mauldin (born May 15, 1998), with ex-girlfriend, Pam Sweat. He dated R&B/pop singer Janet Jackson from August 2001 to March 2009.

Discography

Main articles: Jermaine Dupri discography and Jermaine Dupri production discography

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
1999 Life in 1472 Best Rap Album Nominated
1999 "Money Ain't a Thang" Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group Nominated
2006 "We Belong Together" Best R&B Song Won
2006 "We Belong Together" Song of the Year Nominated

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