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Jermaine Dupri
Born in Asheville, North Carolina before his family moved to Atlanta.
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Biography
Jermaine Dupri was born in Asheville, North Carolina and raised in Atlanta, where he founded So So Def Recordings.
He produced and developed a long list of hit acts across hip-hop and R&B.
Carolina story
One of Southern hip-hop's most successful executives and producers was born in western North Carolina.
Music
Career & impact
Dupri is one of the architects of the modern Southern hip-hop and R&B industry.
Sources
This is an original Drake Magazine editorial profile built from verifiable public record. It is not an exclusive interview, and no quotes, awards or recordings have been invented.