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Jermaine Dupri Opens Up About Past Relationship with Janet Jackson

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Music mogul Jermaine Dupri recently got candid about his high-profile relationship with Janet Jackson during a revealing appearance on the Joe and Jada podcast, and fans are buzzing.

While the conversation covered plenty of ground, one standout moment came when Jadakiss playfully acknowledged JD’s boldness in dating the pop icon, saying, “He’s Jermaine Dupri!” a lighthearted nod to Dupri’s legendary status in the music industry.

But the discussion also took a deeper turn, with JD opening up about the tensions within the Jackson family during his time with Janet. He shared that there was an internal divide among family members, with some showing stronger loyalty to Michael Jackson, while others stood firmly behind Janet.

Dupri also recalled a significant conversation with Jackie Jackson, Janet’s older brother, who took the time to explain the depth of the Jackson family legacy. JD revealed that Jackie told him the Jacksons were the first Black family in L.A. to own Ferraris a powerful reminder of the family’s influence, prestige, and cultural history.

The interview gave fans a rare peek behind the curtain of one of music’s most talked-about past relationships, mixing humor with heartfelt insight and a healthy dose of nostalgia.