Jermaine Dupri Talks 'Freaknik,' Usher's Super Bowl Performance, Magic City, Ma$e + More

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[@DavidJones-ff9wb]

I was the FIRST Freaknik DJ! I, in fact, did the first and third Freaknik. Dexter King and myself practically held down the entire AU Center as disjockeys in the early 1980s. The latter days of Freaknik was not built on what was originally intended.

[@leonardchristopher9473]

What was your DJ name?

[@DavidJones-ff9wb]

@@leonardchristopher9473 "DJ Sounds of Atlanta."Owned and operated by David Jones, Jr.

[@Coolness18304]

You and I both know it was TK Kirkland 🤣

[@d-block1486]

NOBODY CARES!😂

[@BroadzWayTV]

I hope you get your flowers! I personally thank you for your contributions!

[@LilAlpo1]

Give Jermaine his FLOWERS...and he gon' put 'em on them socks 😂

[@Tazzypoo821]

😅😅😅

[@tamarapoindexter9482]

😂😂😂😂

[@blackguyofthesouth2161]

😂😅😭

[@Pleaseopenyoureyes]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@murphyslaw2102]

🤣🤣🤣

[@budlight6665]

When jess said the easter socks 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@terrellhubbard]

So so Socks

[@tamarapoindexter9482]

@@terrellhubbard😂😂😂😂 good one 😂

[@willienixon6847]

Yeah, she slipped that one in.😅

[@lowend39th87]

😂😂😂😂

[@pareeshaslaughter6798]

Man Jess is going to roast anybody 😂😂😂 all the time

[@rasheedadkins2130]

No matter what anyone says Jermaine Dupri is a legend.

[@DavidJones-ff9wb]

Respect where respect is due. But Jermaine Depri is a kid compared to any traditional "legend." He says himself that he was too young to even grasp Freaknik as a youth.

[@cc-92]

⁠@@DavidJones-ff9wbThat’s not what he said and this is a stupid comment

[@TheKeyserSoze1000]

​@@DavidJones-ff9wbthen, by your brilliance, only Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, and Dionne Warwick are "legends" 🤔 bcuz they were born in one-room school houses 😅 Silly! The guy's been Famous, talented and RELEVANT since before he could drink legally 🤔, cut it out w that nonsensical statement 😂 How bout this, JD is a "current" legend 💯??? And I'm from Jersey 🤷🏿‍♂️ #JumpJump

[@TheKeyserSoze1000]

​​@@cc-92stupidest comment ever commented 🤦🏽

[@nikkiburton8811]

Jermaine definitely needs his flowers. Truly talented and yet not recognized as such. I did not like his analogy of FREAKNIK and roaches he could have explain and compared it to something else. Widen your vocabulary sir.

[@speaktruthpeace1612]

I agree. He came off as ignorant.

[@LADYDIVAful]

Ants would’ve been a better word. Ants carry back to build.

[@SeekingGreetings]

Don't get mad now, He said he didn't go to college. 🤷🏽‍♀️😆🤦🏽‍♀️ ...Hell, y'all probably did look like roaches. 😂😂🪳

[@ritapowell9814]

All this is old news we should be thinking positively for our future teens to give them a more stable foundation to stand on because this world is ending the best thing everyone needs to learn how to survive you out there dancing and a war breaks out you better fine somewhere to hide 4 real

[@takeyahpellom6224]

Agreed. I had a difficult time listening to him attempt to articulate is thoughts about freaknik.

[@leonardchristopher9473]

This was my era and I definitely wouldn’t change it for the world 🌎!! As a broke college student these were great memories.

[@ShalamarEntertainmentGroupLLC]

Yessss!!!

[@tamikajohnson6910]

Born and raised in Atlanta #gradybaby. I was a teenager during freaknik. Best party ever. Had the city at a stand still for days.

[@LuvScorpio]

You ain't NEVA lied!! Good times & great memories. Freaknik 94 was the best...imo ❤😊

[@mrbrainchild7637]

Why do blakk people from atl born in that hospital call themselves that? Ever bothered to research who henry grady was? He was a devout, dedicated steadfast yt supremacist who promoted and advocated for the social supremacy of whyytes over blakks. As a journalist and editor at the Atlanta constitution, he wrote about lynching with levity and humor. It's wild that you all refer to yourselves as his babies.

[@mrbrainchild7637]

Henry Grady was a dedicated and devoted whiiite supremacist. It's wild that people born in that hospital refer to themselves as a "grady baby"

[@mrbrainchild7637]

As in Henry Grady the anti-blak rayycist?

[@tamikajohnson6910]

@@mrbrainchild7637 your point being?!?!?.

[@DEEtv365]

Jermaine Dupri is a treasure to the culture and music. He help md two of my artists career (Usher and Mariah). I be arguing for bros legacy like it's mine 😂

[@benmrgamw681]

Didn't Katt Williams just call him out for diddling with P Diddly?

[@benmrgamw681]

Didn't he just get called out for diddling with P diddly?

[@sliccum]

I was there riding clean in an1989 Ford Escort Gt.....with two 10s bumping on Stewert Ave...best time ever

[@koryburdet1317]

I remember when we could share hotel rooms and actually get along and be together. I really miss those days 😢

[@romishafranks]

Best comment on here!

[@617steveyboy]

What JD failed to acknowledge was that originally when Freaknick started by HBCUs, it was for like-minded driven students whose intentions were to rep their collèges by bringing out marching bands, fraternities and sororities , like a big meet and greet. When those students would go back home and tell their non-college friends about their parties , them friends would also invite their non college ratchet- hood as friends who would then come and over time change the whole dynamic of the crowd, the music , and vibe of what Freanick was meant to feel from when it started

[@DavidJones-ff9wb]

I don't know about all of that but we definitely did not intend for it to evolve into the "disrespectful nuisance" it became.

[@cca405]

Jermaine is very humble, he has written/produced so many hits which put Atlanta on the map, he deserves to be celebrated

[@michelleboateng8011]

Humble, where?

[@cca405]

@@michelleboateng8011 I see that in him from my perspective lol confidence with a balance of humility

[@michelleboateng8011]

@@cca405 Okey dokey

[@coreyfreeman6226]

The man that brought us Da Brat and funkdified in 1994. Good childhood memories. #Respect

[@jgj5369]

I feel he does not get the public praise he deserves.

[@jimflipz4774]

Idolatry is the problem now

[@Alr1ghtyThen]

​@@jimflipz4774 So is downplaying someone's entire legacy

[@Culture101.]

He sure doesn’t, he’s positive , and you know that the negative gets more attention/shine 💯

[@user-qd6im2hp2e]

Because he doesn’t push his accomplishments

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

JD is probably one of the most successful humbled dude in the industry You don’t ever see him thirsty for views.

[@dakotac180]

My mom is from ATL and talks about freaknik, they need to throw another giant black party down there, start a movement of joy, dance, talent, partying. The clubs definitely ain't fun no more everyone just stands around, we need a collective vacation/bbq party. Jermaine is a great producer, the comments are cracking me up.

[@ladybug4910]

If only people would behave

[@313evans]

My era FreakNik!!! We had our own in the “D” use to be wall to wall on 7 mile 🙌🏾🔥

[@fourdecadesproductions3253]

Lol 7mi to Belle Isle

[@kemoluciano7475]

WHAT UP DOE DETROIT 90s senior picnic

[@porshiasmith5353]

🔥🔥🔥 loved this interview JD deserves all his flowers 💐 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@yochacole6704]

I loved this interview, Jermain definitely shedded a lot of light on some things..❤

[@bobbywilsonfunfaithfamilymusic]

Morning! WAKE THAT MIND UP! Thanks for sharing this conversation with Mr. Jeramine Dupri, he is a testament of a man focused, hardworking using his gift and talent representing the South and lifting others up. I appreciate his transparency and positive mind set.

[@bunjeevizion1518]

They finally gave Boss BABY a Interview 😂

[@johnnyblack5247]

Boss Baby?! I am ☠️😂

[@krisj827]

😂😂😂

[@lexi4154]

Lmaooo he’s been up there a few times though

[@robertray9391]

Remember his socks Lmao 😂

[@Lisa.larisse]

I can’t unsee it now 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@aceshabazz1937]

I was there 97 & 98 incredible time...

[@AnthonyWilliams_83]

Freaknik ultimately turned into Spring Bling in the 2000's. Maybe we need more festivals around Spring Break in different cities to break up the quantity of people coming just to 1 spot.

[@BlazePas]

Nah, started going to Myrtle in the 2000s.

[@Cherilynmyers]

90’s

[@bufferover_flo4727]

Spring bling isn’t even close lol

[@motorgangbart8175]

Facts

[@DS-yw6vb]

Naw

[@RoyalCam9]

Great Interview🙌🏾💯❗️ JD Is DEFINITELY An Icon, Wrote hits for Usher,Bow Wow,Mariah Carey,etc. His music is forever ingrained in this realm🔥❗️ Classics 💎 Much Respect!

[@chrisbirch7735]

Great interview! And I’m glad he mentioned OutKast! I remember them giving away cassettes of their first album, during FreakNic, prior to its release!

[@tupactargaryen]

They need to do a doc on the Kappa beach party that used to go down in Galveston, TX.

[@CyberBella4U]

I heard about that

[@tupactargaryen]

@@CyberBella4U Yeah, it used to be to off the chain until the white folks shut it down.

[@spiritledpoetess394]

“ Easter socks” down!!!! I love J Dupri! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TRARILLA]

Jermaine dupri is a legend!!! BTW those soso def bass all-star series go hard... They still on my playlist!💯

[@SS-ii6nz]

J D voice need to be heard. I find him to be a huge success story. Look at him dance for Whoudini in The Feaks Come Out At Night. I followed his legacy every since then. Congratulations to the amazing producer who created the best talent from the SOUTH. ❤❤❤😅😊 😎

[@thasoop]

Fun Fact.. FreakNik was created by some DC dudes who went to college in Atlanta.

[@PrinceJett]

Give JD his Flowers 💐💐💐 so so def

[@Majestic_Dark_Horse]

# 853 - South Carolina has 8 HBCU's: 2 in Columbia, 2 in Orangeburg, 1 in Rock Hill, 2 in Denmark & 1 in Sumter We see you, Jermaine. Support Mr. Dupri (So So Def Recordings)!

[@thomasmoore6054]

There are 4 in Atlanta ,you see I didn't say another city right all within 10 miles or less of each other !!!!

[@michaeldurham1986]

I went to the school in Denmark. What was the other one? The Tech school?

[@Majestic_Dark_Horse]

@@michaeldurham1986Salute Mr. Durham! Denmark Technical College

[@Majestic_Dark_Horse]

@@thomasmoore6054 No doubt...Salute!

[@rockb922]

​@@thomasmoore6054 not even 10 miles, more like 2

[@PoppaMikeMusic]

JD wrote all my favorite Usher songs that’s crazy 14:52

[@BiggCope]

Wrote many of his hits

[@dontilisha]

Yes!!!!! That was one hell of an interview Jermaine! Talk yo sh*t, receive your flowers and keep ATL rising to the top!!!!

[@lisasmart14]

This man co-wrote one of my favourite songs of all time, “Always Be My Baby” by MC. He will ALWAYS get my respect!

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

Respect to him for dating Janet Jackson for 8 yrs ( I REALLY envy him for that alone ) LOL. Till this day I'm still-JEALOUS.

[@Marx1684]

Legend. He made me dance. He made me move. So So Def.

[@thaxtonwaters8561]

*clears throat* Nashville has 4 HBCUs as well, Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, Tennessee Slave University, & American Baptist College

[@keonamorrison]

I’ve never heard him talk this long. I’ve always liked him 💐💐💐

[@cowboys6158]

Nashville has 3 HBCU's in the same area.

[@prhosistentpoodle2716]

Facts! Tennessee State, Meharry, Fisk University and American Baptist College.

[@marqcollins1792]

Good interview so far!

[@jeffreynazario5378]

Jermaine bit his tongue when cthagod said something about boss baby lol 😂

[@aprilchambers503]

This man is the real G.O.A.T

[@carmilliazion4150]

I moved to Atlanta in 1989 freaknik .It was everything... But I also remember when things started to change down on peachtree. Hotels started coming in and they blocked us.😅😅😅

[@majors5026]

The Super Bowl Boss baby outfit 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@taraharnold9061]

Jess said yeah the Easter socks😂😂 I love her

[@monikadonald8725]

Thank you Jermain Dupri for giving you love to the South and Atlanta. I have a new found respect for you❤❤❤❤

[@fromtheinvisibledeskofmiked]

Jermaine Dupree deserves his flower and props. 🔥 in 2024

[@Muzzlecrowe-li9kt]

LEGEND IN THIS GAME FOR SURE

[@alonamoss1930]

Jd is the goat for many reasons. It seems like all the big producer or artist who are men get outed about being predators sexusl harrasment etc. And I have never heard that about jd as long as he been in this business. I believe god don't bless no mess and this man is still making records at #1 says a lot.

[@jasmic38134]

Yes! Everything you said💯

[@krucifixproductions]

The 90’s music scene, parties, style our unity was unlike any other time in hip hop big shout out to Jermaine Dupri🙌🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯

[@iammeallday]

6 HBCUs in Atlanta - ITC, Morehouse, Morehouse School of Medicine, Clark Atlanta, Spelman and Morris Brown

[@misstee0269]

This generation would turn freaknik upside down. They couldn’t handle such a classic event

[@hahnspetty5596]

hahahha ppl would end up missing and/or dead

[@tupactargaryen]

Everybody would just be standing around on their phones doing nothing.

[@dr.aviator]

The musical hits this man scribed!!!!

[@ShalamarEntertainmentGroupLLC]

I was in the city for ‘94 ‘95 and the EPIC ‘96 seasons….I can vouch FOR ALL JD speaking on--they HAD TO shut that down

[@randallhood7308]

Good interview 👍

[@reel912films9]

They gotta make a OUTKAST biopic. Not Lifetime but an actual legit company

[@orlanduswhite7131]

Being from Atlanta I remember that time.

[@ardie24]

Love and respect for JD! Legend!

[@Niababey01]

Jermaine is 51 years old.... he was able to legally hit any club by 1994.

[@dee27206]

He said 1992. Do you choose not to listen? 🤡🤦🏾‍♀️

[@dee27206]

Just *LOUD and WRONG* 🙄🙄

[@chuck9380]

Right that’s what I said

[@ShalamarEntertainmentGroupLLC]

I was JUST doing that math like🤔I was in the clubs at 16 in ‘96 so HOW he wasn’t old enough 😂😂😂

[@jabrii314]

Freanik was from 1983-1999 the height of it was in ‘94 so do the math.

[@SteelsLoungeNetwork]

12:59 lol Jess waiting patiently to get JD for them babygirl Easter socks 😂😂😂

[@amgaku]

LEGEND! give him his props!

[@traceylankford12]

We have 5 HBCU's in Virginia. Hampton is not the only one.

[@buddy2859]

He was talking about in the same city Virginia Union is not in Hampton Ps And I’m from South Carolina 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@sharonwynder218]

Norfolk State, Hampton. VA. State and VA. Union.St Paul's closed down, did I miss one?

[@sharonwynder218]

Remember The Greekfest in Virginia? CRAZY!!!! A Smaller Freeknik🎉

[@Msboddie1]

He is speaking of ATL specifically not GA.

[@tupactargaryen]

He’s talking about in one city. Morehouse, spellman, Clark, and morris brown were literally right next door to each other.

[@sweethead8272]

Great interview by both sides

[@Rhiajanay]

Good conversation!

[@404boyzcascade4]

TALK THAT TALK JD👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jgj5369]

Lord those Easter socks

[@magnifyvideoco]

Mannn. After all the dope things JD talked about in this interview, yall still talking about them socks in the comments.

[@BFick478]

JD is always dropping gems and gives us a hip hop history lesson. Salute to you sir!

[@akeredun]

Jermaine Dupri = Certified LEGEND.

[@01kaluks24]

JD owes us a public apology for those Gat Damn socks !!!

[@maseboog72]

Dude I was watching the SB with my wife and she would not shut up about those damn socks 🤣🤣🤣🤣She said what does JD have on🤦🏿‍♀️🤣🤣

[@tamarapoindexter9482]

😂😂😂😂 stop it!

[@jessicademus3013]

I love his sock! Different!

[@348iceberg]

Sometimes a Starter jacket and baseball cap is all you need. And, just because something looks good on someone else doesn't mean its gonna look good on you.

[@Pounce730]

He came to talk his ish!

[@masterwelder100]

Them shades are dope

[@ryanwheeler2972]

We pulled up in an Astro van 8 deep from FL for Freaknik😂😂GREAT TIMES

[@ShawnWhitsell]

Nashville has four HBCU's too. 🙌🏾

[@Kentelligent24]

Living Legend!

[@LeoDunsonMinistries]

32 years that’s crazy, dude has a number one in 1992 and now in 2024 that’s insane

[@jwilliaful]

I came here just for the socks explanation 😂JD the 🐐 tho ❤💐💐

[@SpefyTv]

Kappa Beach Party in Galveston Tx is also other legendary black event that was canceled 😢

[@choklitfactory]

Congrats on the number one song, JD! 👏🏾 still making hit records in 2024

[@_Tree]

JD is one of the best in the music business!! I almost went to FreakNik in '97 as a HS Junior!! I didn't get to go, but some of my friends did!! The stories they told me......I can't say on here 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SweetSydd]

This man is LEGENDARY.

[@vancralcharles7209]

Much respect❤JD🎵🎶🎼💾💽📻📀SoSoDef I'm from 🇭🇹 HAITI🎵🎶🎼

[@whitneydenise]

13:09 😂😂😂😂😂😂not explaining that outfit LOL 😂

[@latresemilton6729]

And he's really putting it back on the people. "Am I supposed to wear FUBU?" No sir but everything designer line isn't it even if it's Pharrell's.

[@Christ803]

Jack The Rapper convention help Atlanta as well.

[@VeRoyJourney]

Jess: Why 21 Savage involved? JD: It was his birthday theme for last two years Jess: mmmm

[@crystalj3617]

I wish Jess would engage more when guest are there. It almost seems like it's just Envy and Charla in the studio!

[@peachjuice2730]

I feel like they make her fall back or something.

[@crystalj3617]

@@peachjuice2730 yea it's really weird to me. I'm like why did yall bring her if she's not adding to the conversation. Yee seem to be more apart of the convos to me.

[@acbusy1]

TBH, I miss Angela Yee. She should come back.

[@crystalj3617]

@@acbusy1 I totally feel you!

[@kendrickbell8525]

JD is southern producer royalty. 🎶 👑

[@cascadeslimm2681]

No JD is producer royalty. Bruh global 💯

[@cortrellhonor8839]

@@cascadeslimm2681 facts bro , only comparable to a few . Dre , Tim , Pharrell , metro , etc…

[@dsmedia9165]

Charlamagne is a top tier savage. This man looked JD in the face and said why you had the Boss Baby outfit on at the Superbowl.😂😂😂

[@Cherilynmyers]

Yes it was the bomb we had grills on the highway on the back of the trucks on stand still traffic oh I had a Ball so many Memories ❤

[@Scoop-rm9er]

Jess didn’t prep for the interview she ain’t say Nottin 😂😂😂

[@juanishabeaver6128]

I really don’t like that she doesn’t prep for the interviews.

[@mbrn3441]

I think it’s morning sickness. Poor thing 😫

[@TheMarshallPlan93]

She doesn't say shit

[@Msboddie1]

Especially during political conversations! You forget she's even in the room. 😂

[@Scoop-rm9er]

They should have held off. I’m tired of Hearing Charla saying she sick. Hell I don’t care to hear that every 3 mins.

[@leonverzuznoel636]

1996 Freaknic 🎉

[@George-pq3en]

Ayo!!!! We caravaned down with two cars and had 2 rooms💪🏾💪🏾 can never be repeated!! Freaknik and we rode Das Efx Straight Out the Sewer the entire time!!!!

[@tr8292]

Usher said, on Club Shay Shay, that Confessions was about him and multiple writers who wrote the song about their shared experience.

[@tamarwilliams4516]

He did say that. But I'm thinking he was talking about the album CONFESSIONS as a whole, not that particular song, which is probably what JD was referencing.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@shylae2000]

Yea confessions was a single and the name of the album...

[@wandaerving3065]

Yeah but also on another interview he said that it was about Jermaine he wrote it

[@tamarwilliams4516]

@@shylae2000 Right! I'm sure Usher was talking about the album, but JD was talking about the song! Lol

[@Strawberryfearsforever]

Jermaine told us years ago that confessions was about him and his situation with the girl getting pregnant and everything. Chilli even has said it wasn't about them, if I'm not mistaken.

[@erogg1]

JD we got 4 in Va too

[@noaneezy23]

Jermaine know good and damn well that outfit was wild. He just needs to own he looked like Boss Baby! JERMAINE THAT OUTFIT WAS WILD!!!!!!

[@renadachandler9068]

Happy Birthday to Me

[@Carlton_Banda]

Happy birthday, hope you have a fantastic day.

[@MakeupGal]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@vivresaviva]

charla: “do you think uncle lukes music helped or hurt freaknik?” jermaine: “100%” 😩

[@Fearlessthoughts90]

Jermaine Dupri Hulu multiple part series would be super dope because he would be able tell his story from the beginning with no jumps or gaps in the story

[@TheRealATema]

Most underrated legend

[@JustNel]

Boss baby lmfaoooooooo😂😂😂😂😂