Jermaine Dupri Says He's More Influential Than Outkast, Talks Being Short & Dating + Elton John

[@nicolewilliams3434]

This man is speaking on how influential he's been in the music industry . Outkast , although amazing , is only ONE group . This man introduced some of Hip hop and r&b's most influential artists to date . Everyone apparently has short term memory loss . Mariah is not Mariah without jermaine dupri I'm sorry . Usher , Bow Wow and TLC were bigger than life at one point . Not to mention Xscape and Da Brat . Y'all better quit frontin' on this man contributions and his legacy . He was the south at one point . FOH ...... Great Interview ........😳

[@tylermathews6668]

Nicole Williams thanks for putting that into perspective

[@B.Ch3rry]

Facts. A lot of trolls and ignorant people in the comments.

[@B.Ch3rry]

Will Cannon Bruh, nobody from back then is selling now. Music sales has been on the decline for nearly a decade now. 2 artists numbers wise cannot be compared to the dozen of artist JD produce.

[@johnnieblack660]

Facts

[@salutemoney2509]

2

[@mactown2224]

Y'all proving in these comments what this man been saying for 20+ years...when it come to JD the rules and standards change smh he not better than OutKast as an artist...he is more influential as far as southern music as a whole...OutKast are arguably the best act to come from the south and specifically ATL....why y'all don't like JD?

[@joshuamuli3285]

Do you understand the meaning of influence, let me brake it down to you "the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself"....and that he did not do well not to the levels of outkast

[@jeronwilliams5625]

@@joshuamuli3285 jd influence alot of artist in Atl. He constantly stayed in our ears saying (fck NY )we gotnour style too. Kast made it cool to be yaself, Jd talked about getting paper and ballin.

[@presidave1931]

@Will Cannon dumb logic

[@regeclewis]

There is no person from Atlanta more influential than JD. Period. He has never gotten his just due, and I am glad he's finally speaking out about it.

[@marlowstanfield6815]

Outkast won the Grammy for album of the year. not rap album, album of the year period

[@dlkc2000]

Outkast, LaFace, etc. etc. etc.

[@keezemojito1278]

@@marlowstanfield6815 damnn

[@escdeez2649]

Dereginald Lewis NAW GUCCI TOOK HIS SPOT N DA LAST 10 years bro...BUT BEFORE JD FACTZ

[@magyamch]

Yeah even molested kris cross n others

[@Ofwolfbeast19]

Outkast wanted to sign to So So Def & look at all the acts JD help promote and become successful, that's why he feels he got more influence, he made sure everyone on his label got they 15 mins of fame or more. And all the songs he helped write and collabs and rappers he brought to Atlanta, he may not have been on the front lines rapping like Kast but you certainly can't think of the Atlanta music scene as a whole without mentioning JD

[@KevinBrown-vw4nm]

He didn't have so so def when they was trying to get signed. Outkast was signed in 03.

[@Ofwolfbeast19]

@@KevinBrown-vw4nm JD started so so in 93 and explained the story . I don't think he lying personally

[@KevinBrown-vw4nm]

@@Ofwolfbeast19 Yea I went back and listened. I thought he started it in 04. My bad bro

[@factthatdude4059]

Kevin Brown OutKast didn’t sign in 03, your 10 yrs or so off

[@KevinBrown-vw4nm]

@@factthatdude4059 I meant 93

[@prissylily25]

Judging from the comments, most people do NOT listen. He is definitely NOT saying OutKast aren’t legends or talented. I respect and agree with Jermaine Dupri’s EXPERTISE in this conversation . I also appreciate Ebro and Rosenberg’s flow during the conversation. ❤️❤️

[@ebonyepps6732]

Exactly! You know that don't listen and can't read!

[@ITSKURTDOGG]

I understand how everybody feels about Outkast/Dungeon Family...but u gotta understand how many artist/groups he's signed and collaborated with in Atlanta. Not to mention him bringing sum of the top New York rappers to the A BEFORE Atlanta took over. IJS...

[@brianwilliams983]

They all played a very huge part in it... No Outkast no Dungeon family And people sleep on the Dungeon family

[@johnnieblack660]

Some of y'all trippin in the comments. Outkast is my fav group of all time. They hella dope! Str8 facts. But they only a group..or was. The spawned the dungeon fam and goodie mo b, Youngblood, etc. But JD is speaking facts. He never said he sold more records or was a better rapper. He had his fingers in alot of peoples careers. Set aside kris kross and brat. This nigga production and remixes was lit. B4 Outkast there was silk tymes leather. JD gave birth and helped to alot of peoples careers. I.e. usher, mariah, bow wow, Jay, Keith sweat, bonecrusher. The list goes on. Respect.

[@regeclewis]

If only your comment made sense to everyone. Because they are pure facts.

[@drew31dm]

I agree. Kast my favorite of all time too. But JD special. They both in a lane of their own

[@LordHaveMurcielago]

The world didn’t take Atlanta hip hop serious until Andre 3000 said “The south got something to say!” at the 1995 source awards. That’s facts!

[@dapluva1]

I respect JD but OutKast and Dungeon Family are the Kingz of Georgia

[@omizzy20]

Your bugging you better check his hit songs

[@M360-w6o]

Check his resume

[@prodilla340]

FACTS!

[@keithcoleman4866]

Naw yall bugging you can not compare Jermaine Dupree and ho ho def with outkast gtfoh

[@M360-w6o]

Keith Coleman no one said he’s a better rapper than Outkast, he even said OutKast are the best group. But he is more influential in terms of his overall contribution to the game.

[@mackl8305]

People must’ve forgotten this dudes playlist.. OutKast is dope but JD was cranking out bangers for a long time with a bunch of different artists.. he doesn’t get enough credit

[@BluesBreaksnBeatz]

C'mon ya'll. Jermaine Dupri is very influential, past and present, with Hip Hop and R&B! He was a big part of that culture that shaped our music into a great artform which keeps it relevant today. Trying to debate JD’s influence to a group of individuals like OutKast and the Dungeon Family is thinking waay inside the box. JD can say he’s more influential due to his multi talented success as a dancer, songwriter, rapper, producer, record executive, label owner, and a host of other achievements like reality shows, artist development, multi platinum hits with his labelmates and other established music legends. There's more to influence than just longevity and being a regional Hip Hop King.

[@carlurbananimals]

^^^This

JD, Dallas Austin and Organized Noize was a friendly competition in Sw Atl. They are the pioneers of the Atlanta music scene. They were the foundation.

[@Mr.Majestic77]

Dee Swint foundation???? You ever heard of Hitman Sammy Sam, Kilo Ali, DJ Edward J & The J Team, MC Shy D & Raheem The Dream.

[@edwardcole5423]

The definition of influence = the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. He definitely influenced all of he following: Kriss Kross, Da Brat, Bow Wow, Xscape, Jagged Edge, J-Kwon, Franchize Boyz, Bone Crusher, Anthony Hamilton, Usher, Mariah Carey, TLC, etc etc...not to mention all of the other artist he has worked with such as Biggie, Total, Jay Z, Snoop, Mase, Janet Jackson, etc etc...JUST GIVE THE MAN HIS CREDIT! His contribution and influence is undeniable!!!!

[@tretucker8004]

If you gotta state you more influential..you aint it lol

[@freetownmkteer]

Facts don’t care about your feelings. He’s up there because of his influence.

[@lee_drifting]

id say hes almost influential as outkast cuz hes produced a lot of hit records for atl folks. the whole so so def catalog influential, but outkast takes the cake fasho

[@V59971]

How old are you

[@tretucker8004]

@@V59971 32

[@mylesreynolds8775]

D Blake he has hits songs that he has wrote for with multiple artist. Xscape, Usher, Da Brat, Kriss Kross, Mariah Carey etc.

[@bigj6706]

If Outkast would've signed to So So Def I don't think they would've become what they are. That Dungeon family sound went perfect with their rap style.

[@2cents2]

He's bugging and why does his head look like one of those peanut M&M's that comes stuck together in a bag 😂

[@Richgee31]

😂

[@Chicago-ye3pj]

Lmfaoooooooooo

[@southphilly2158]

😂😂😂😂

[@V59971]

Why are you concerned about another man's head

[@hank13280000]

@@V59971 right

[@willcollins1108]

An artist and a CEO is what shouldn't be compared. J.D got it as a Producer and Outcast got it as Artist.

[@marcusstone5835]

Outkast had best Album of the year! 1st rap group in Atlanta

[@floridafishguy7925]

Before Kris Kross? Pay attention?

[@luisgerardosancheznavarro6454]

I'm realizing while I watch this amazing interview that.... I loooovveee hip hop and it's been there for me forever....hip hop is truly mi saviour... Shout out to all my hip hop headz blesssss up!!

[@V59971]

The young ones won't know how influential JD has been ..

[@4SZZN]

He is just as influential....but not more influential....He is responsible for Lil Jon, Usher, Mariah’s big comeback album, Da Brat, SoSo Def all-stars Bass hits, Bow Wow, Xscape, Kris Kross, Anthony Hamilton, Jagged Edge...his production/writers team Johnta Austin and Brian Michael wrote hits for damn near everybody ...so yeah lets not get absent minded on What JD means to Atlanta

[@tonyjackson8751]

without jd, outcast wouldn't have existed

[@Erickwashere]

What did OutKast do?

[@user-tk7rl6hw6c]

Tony Jackson you smoking dope

[@dwill6362]

Love his stories, Jermaine Dupri needs a podcast like Drink Champs and that was a great episode as well

[@TheDirtySouth404]

D WiLL that was actually the episode that made me a fan 💯💯💯

[@missiej7345]

I am one of th ebiggest supporters of JD and all he has done. What I have come to be disappointed about is his need to remind people about what he has done. No one takes away from what you did with Kriss Kross, Brat, Xscape, etc...the question is what have you done in the last 6-8 years to even compare to that? Eventually you have to stop living in the past as it pertains to this music. We got all THAT great music from the 90's and early 2000's...what have you been able to stand on this decade? Less talking and trying to prove something and let the music speak for itself.

[@thejokersonyou]

There's no question that JD has more impact/influential than Outkast... nooooooooooo question. An owner vs an athlete... almost the same analogy... I dont love JD's catalog personally, its cool... but i gotta respect it. I gotta respect it...

[@est94]

Laface was 1st . Jd slow OutKast had longevity not Kriss Kriss

[@edgewoodaldridge]

So So Def lasted longer than Laface, But Laface had more Legendary Talent

[@jeronwilliams5625]

Laface was known for the R&B side fornthe longest until Rico Wade and DF.

[@jeronwilliams5625]

@D Blake u clearly are super young or not from the A.

[@jeronwilliams5625]

@@edgewoodaldridge good point.

[@esseen100]

Jermaine was doing rap first with Sylk x Leather and Javier & The Str8jackers. The closest that LaFace had to rap was Damien Dame until 'Kast.

[@Jedimonk]

OutKast and DF gave ATL an identity in Hip Hop.

[@2gunzfilms425]

If Jermaine Dupri doesn’t exist we don’t have Atlanta represented in Hip Hop. This is a fact. Same with the Mid-West (Chicago in particular)

[@richardngeorges]

Outkast is iconic legendary but JD is right. SoSo Def had soooo many different artists in different genres which enabled them to grow so fast and put ATL on the map. He's right.

[@PlayaflyJoe27]

richardngeorges brat was from the Chi and bow was from Ohio. They put on for soso def. Outkast and Goodie mob put on for Atlanta

[@richardngeorges]

@@PlayaflyJoe27 you do know there were other artist besides the brat and bow wow signed? JD signed and worked with the best Xscape , Jagged Edge, Usher, TLC, Mariah Carey!!! No Debate.

[@PlayaflyJoe27]

richardngeorges that's why I said he put on for soso def. He didn't have Atlanta rappers on the roster. He is definitely unsung as a music producer but he didn't put Atlanta on the map. Outkast and Goodie mob did. He put soso def on the map and people should really give him more credit for all the hits he's produced

[@vinnyvega2g]

Hot97 filled with out of town era speaking on Nyc

[@RezBurnaTV]

He is more influential. Jermaine Dupri had a hand in so much.

[@Ofwolfbeast19]

They not ready to hear factual statements all they hearing is "JD think he can rap better than Outkast" 😂😂

[@joshuacook4688]

the interview you always needed that you never knew about

[@JohnDeSeanTV]

You're UP THERE... But Idk about MORE influential. If anything, you're tied. That's OUTKAST my boi.

[@natty.roots.423]

How can that be when they were only performers while he has an imprint on all the levels including their lane.

[@mochahontas4840]

Why JD said "..Bow Wow story, & how Snoop gave him to me"... cause Like for real, he ain't been nothin but a Headache ever since. lolol

[@Eyezpopmusic]

Lmao 😂😂😂

[@ygbodybuilder3023]

Lmao

[@kingmotley504]

MJ 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@813South]

Now everyone wants to come to miami florida

[@natty.roots.423]

Calm down man everybody has experience that are not ideal I guess you are perfect.

[@est94]

JD was first but he isn’t more influential than OutKast

[@M360-w6o]

EST94 he’s done more for music than them based on the artists he’s worked with; Bow Wow, Da Brat, Xscape, Mariah Carey, Usher etc, he’s written and produced hits and albums for so many artists and created a sound for the south as well.

[@irel1973]

I think he is

[@toddgoode2275]

There is no more Outkast...it’s Just Big Boy and Andre 3000....

[@Turnerlb3]

@@M360-w6o 2:28, he specifically mentioned Atlanta rap. That quote was pulled from an interview he did with Atlanta Black Star. Now music as a whole, he has a good argument. But in terms of Atlanta's rap scene? Can't roll with that one, and no disrespect to him because he's an underrated legend. But he ain't more influential to Atlanta rap than Outkast.

[@M360-w6o]

ElectricB music as a whole not rap

[@MrStarrzTV]

I’m not sure if y’all just don’t know what influential means but I’m with JD he opened the doors and worked with artists outside of ATL and blew them up. Also to influence would be to have others wanting to do something similar to what you’ve done, JD been doing that since the beginning. Outkast haven’t had the same measure of influence and that’s documented 🤷🏾‍♂️ Outkast still Kings tho

[@Mr.Majestic77]

Jermaine Dupri & Big Boi presents SoSo Def & Purple Ribbon Volume 1-3: SoSo Def vs. The Dungeon Family (How Atlanta Was Won). Volume 1 featuring new tracks from Jermaine Dupri, Big Boi, Da Brat, Goodie Mob, Jagged Edge and Sleepy Brown. Volume 2 containing previously recorded tracks from OutKast, Kriss Kross, Cool Breeze, Witchdoctor, Backbone, Dem Francise Boyz andvKiller Mike. Volume 3 containing previously recorded tracks from Xscape, Anthony Hamilton, Debra Killings, Sociey of Soul and Organized Noize.

[@heskrrt]

Barbertshop Talk💯 Another 🐐

[@viviblackmage2326]

JD just hit Drake with the “He not from here...” 😂🤣🤪

[@MellowSoFocused]

Vivi BlackMage i died laughing

[@489seven-YoungH]

Hahaha i can't knock that cause is true.cause drizzy is not from atl so his name shouldn't be in this discussion.cause i thought the discussion was about the history of so so def and jd being influential but far as him saying he is influential more than outkast. I won't say that i will say he is influential cause he created entities and alot hits from kriss kross to mariah to bow wow to xscape to tlc i can keep going but i'll keep it right there.and i do agree he did came before outkast and he is part of the contribution of atlanta dirty south hip hop i salute him for that but i truly believe outkast & df brung a huge contribution to atlanta cause they influences ludacris,t.i.,field mob,crime mob,future & nappy roots.but i won't forget about kilo ali cause he is a big influence to atlanta too.

[@Mrgetthejobdone.]

"Getting things done around here How you let me run it down here I'm not even from around here" - Drake

[@batchnet]

JD needs to stop crying for recognition. I never heard DR. Dre or any other big time producers screaming me, me, me...

[@alphonsomatthews6886]

You put the entire So So Def roster and Outkast alone on the chopping block, So So Def would be 💀

[@juangutierrez6117]

Wrong!

[@alphonsomatthews6886]

Nobody paid any attention to Atlanta until Andre said “The South has something to say” facts!

[@CalixSteez]

Throw this whole video away. - signed by Us.

[@718World]

Speak for yourself clown

[@wayneprelich1902]

More influential then outkast?so is the drugs u on buddy

[@omizzy20]

He is . You better check his resume of hits

[@M360-w6o]

He’s catalogue is long

[@deecee9480]

Facts

[@Erickwashere]

Y’all can’t state any facts to help OutKasts argument 😭

[@alcleveland1728]

Authentic aura on this man....i remember serving the lead singer of Cameo in 1994. I always wonder what the behind the scenes was like. Dope!

[@swaggsavage313]

Nobody will ever admit the contribution this man has done for hip hop

[@jaylenhare8326]

I read this and laughed. He on a roll this week but he know damn well OutKast was wayyyyy more influential

[@piercealex78]

influential in·flu·en·tial adjective The definition of influential is someone or something that has an impact on or shapes how people act or how things occur. First, I wanted to put the definition in here because it seems some of yall don't understand what the word means by these comments. Second, he said "he was MORE influential on Atlanta RAP than Outkast". So why are people mentioning him working with Mariah, Jagged Edge, Anthony Hamilton, Xscape, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Keith Washington, Mahalia Jackson and everyone out of Rap. And people remember JD is a producer, when he's working with these artists he's doing his job as a producer not necessary influencing them. So when it comes to RAP, JD has had Kriss Kross, Bow Wow, Da Brat and Bone Crusher... I can't say JD was influential on Atlanta RAP that much at all, because even when he came out with Kriss Kross it seemed he did everything to distance himself from the south. If you go look at KK videos they dressed like NY/East Coast, the same with Xscape. JD was all about trying to be Puff and JayZ at that time, if anything he was a follower. It's 100 degrees down here, born and raised Southerns(not talking bout implants) don't wear Timbs and big ass coats, again go check out how it seems they repped more northern style than south. I would have to go listen and see if KK lyrics even hinted any taste of the South. So how can you influence Atlanta RAP, when it seems you didn't embrace the South until the crunk movement and that's when he signed Bone Crusher to attempt to ride that wave. Now, lets talk about Kast who was sho nuff ATL/GA/South from day one. They came out with the flip flops and socks, always repping ATL gear (Braves, Hawks, Falcons).... People, Hell even Southerns wasn't even saying "Dirty South" until Dungeon Family. I have seen/hear many interviews of Southern Artists, not just Atlanta, and when they get asked that same question; who did you come up on, who inspired you, who's your favorite? 9 out 10, Outkast is always one of the answers. I have yet to hear an Atlanta rapper mention JD. And Plus, JD will never be MORE influential than Outkast especially Andre 3000 because of one moment. When Outkast stood on that stage in 95, and 3000 said "The South Got Something To Say", basically standing up for the SOUTH not just ATL.... From Killer Mike to Pastor Troy, they all said that's the moment Atlanta took off. JD was like I'll dress my artist like NY/east coast to get along, let me try to sound like yall. Outkast/Dungeon Family was like naw, we got our own sound, flavor and style. May the best man win..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHvYZWN5Zdt4ack

[@EricK-ir8np]

JD a LEGEND!!!

[@zgsfreaky9102]

Disliked just for the title. Now I can leave again

[@Power-9Hunnid]

#Sleepers!

[@kweli05]

Dude!

[@Scrap3001]

Jermaine Dupree don’t dare compare Kriss Kross to OutKast..... We knew the A was cool because of OutKast not Jermaine Dupree now that’s culture. Yeah you were out first but when you think of Atlanta hip hop you this about OutKast.....

[@deecee9480]

Exactly

[@natty.roots.423]

Ok you all don't like JD neither do I but he set the table for them and many other.

[@nlee4566]

JD was writing and producing all the hits out of the city both Bass, rnb and Hip Hop. Outkast technically didnt pop super hard tll later 90s. JD had countless hits from 92-96 before Outkast starting with Kriss Kross.

[@natty.roots.423]

TELL THEM, THEY JUST BIASED!

[@NiqZStr8Kinging]

you crazy, did outkast bring out ludacris?...No, did outkast had lil jon as a a&r?........No. outkast only influenced artist like kanye, kendrick and j.cole but majority of the game, its jd. Outkast was a legendary but nobody follow weirdos. so you can stop with that lying.

[@marlowstanfield6815]

So Kriss kross first album did 8 million and Outkast last album did 10 million, then he says Outkast first album didn't do 2 million, but what did Kriss Kross last album do? 30 thousand copies maybe?

[@TL-yc1nl]

Anybody who doesnt think he is more influential is not old enough to know.

[@tipp0183]

He needs to go to Netflix with that kid movie. they will run it.

[@nostalgicwiz3977]

JD, in my opinion, is influential on the production tip and the stars he bought out. We're talking Kris Kross, Usher, Da Brat, he kind of put Mariah Carey back on the map with Emancipation of MiMi. He's influential on music as a whole with Hip Hop and R&B. But as a hip hop rapper, nah OutKast got that

[@Mr.Majestic77]

SoSo Def vs. The Dungeon Family: The Battle of Atlanta album. Jermine Dupri wanted to write for OutKast. Deal breaker lol.

[@thaxtonwaters8561]

It's always unsung heroes...Dallas Austin & Jason Orr made the underground culture VIBE/SOUND of ATL.

[@Paula-Heels]

2Pac is and will always be the biggest rapper of all time. He’s the logo for rap, like how Jerry West is the logo for the NBA

[@Getrichfilms]

Good interview would like here the story of the old days

[@foxxamillion2357]

"y'all know what this is"

[@Deadend09]

Hot 97 still tryna stay relevant 😂 bring Chingy on

[@sagitterrorists]

Jermaine's narrative is so interesting and he's so descriptive and Ebro is so frkn hot.

[@steveirungu3132]

Jermaine Dupri to me you are a living legend by Steve Irungu Jermaine

[@littlep1255]

Take it from a true Atlien. I.e, South West Atlanta, Mays High, Morris Brown College, and still here since the 80's..... The most influential entertainers to "represent" Atlanta are: 1. OutKast 2. Kilo Ali 3. TLC 4. Goodie Mob and Dungeon Family 5. TI 6. Gucci Mane 7. Usher (Not from Atl) 8. JD (Not from Atl) 9. Jeezy (Not from Atl) 10. Ludacris ( Not from Atl) and Lil Jon

[@nicolelakes6241]

But jermaine had a label outkast was just artists not saying I ain't got luv 4 then boys. Outkast ran supreme but them boys hit they stride in about mid 2000s to early teen 2000s . They ain't been out since then. They had hits.

[@tae_nc_9194]

Is that koffee playing in the background 🔥🔥🔥

[@JerryRiceBall]

Influential people dont go around stating how influential they are...

[@tipp0183]

Jermaine needs to be on a radio station.

[@manishent2]

JD is definitely the mayor of Atlanta. Outkast is the greatest hip hop group of all time, who are Sons of the Atl. They are in 2 different lanes, but still represent the same city to the fullest.

[@JusAjFresh]

I see yall putting the creds in the bottom right hand corner. Nice.

[@kaleychase1846]

That Elton John story! LMAO

[@KhariConception]

Lastly, I’m not mad at JD for saying “F waiting on my flowers, I want them now, this money not enough.”

[@somtooo]

JD a Legend. Put some respek on his name

[@AlexanderT.A.G]

Too all these fools this man is a legend respect his legacy

[@janelles.4774]

City Girls is a rap group. Rae Sremmurd were a group. Migos definitely the most successful group right now tho.

[@dillionmccown1013]

Janelle S. Those are duos. Not groups.

[@JulianHills]

I guess having lived in Atlanta very little of this is news. I moved to ATL in 2001 and he had already been living there for years.

[@Stonecoldalston]

JD definitely had a Bigger Influence on Atlanta Success then Outkast In my Opinion not only did he make Welcome to Atlanta when It wasn't cool to be from Atlanta on a large scale JD was bringing Puffy Suge Jay Z Uncle Luke and every one to Atlanta back in like 94 before Outkast even popped off He put Kris Kross on was behind Bow Wow success Made Time less Records snf produced Hits for damn near every one In Atlanta In the 90s and early 2000s Usher Dem Franchise Boyz Luda Xscape Monica Jagged Edge TLC Lil Jon etc JD also said Atlanta the new Mo Town back then and it came true Money ain't a Thing was probably the first mega hit out of Atlanta

[@Sdot1904]

He not even 50 yet an did so much..a lot ppl don’t talk about him at times when his name needs to be brought up...

[@esseen100]

What Jermaine neglects to recall is that the music he first had success with was not reppin' ATL. Sylk x Leather & Javier repped the city somewhat, but Kris Kross & Da Brat were modeled after Naughty By Nature & Snoop. They blew up and were not "Atliens". It wasnt until Outkast exploded that "Atlanta rap" got it's real respect.

[@jasonrichardson7242]

JD had the magic to work with anyone. As far as the influence, he worked with a lot of artist and they rocked out of Atlanta. That's really not influence, more like if you want a hit then come to Atlanta. Outkast/Organized Noize developed the Atlanta sound. They made you want to come to Atlanta and learn about it. Bankhead, West End Mall, JJ Rib Shack Peachtree. You heard that stuff and you was like I want to go. That and the sound went together. To me that's influence.

[@Mikedaboss123]

I never understood why JD gets so much disrespect , icon and legend , he is the king of Atlanta

[@jamesbaldwins7711]

I think people are forgetting how BIG tlc was. I used to own record stores.. that tlc fan mail had one of the biggest opening weeks.. EVERYBODY bought that cd.. they were just as big as outkast at the time. Their peak rivals outkasts peak.. so if you take that into account and you add up everything else Jd did, I don't see how this is a debate.

[@kingpinstatus916]

Great Interview's like this show how mentally slow people are.... This man came BEFORE Outkast. Outkast was trying to sign to his label NOT the other way around. He NEVER said Kriss Kross was better than Outkast & all I see is stupid/moronic/dumb ass comments disrespecting him. Parents/Teacher's used to say people hear what they want to hear & in this case reading some of the comments idiots read the video title & instantly made judgement's with out listening. It's no wonder why so many of us are struggling in today's society!!!

[@bwave8138]

More influential??cant remember the last time someone dreamed of being with so so deaf in this day 😂he’s really out doing himself with these interviews...

[@omizzy20]

You better check all the songs he did

[@dennisgrier2687]

JD has a valid point and gave empirical evidence to back it up. A lot of you are just in your feelings because you're letting your fandom cloud logic. Majority of you are frauds anyway because y'all weren't showing Outkast the appropriate amount of love they deserved when they were in their prime. I remember being in Atlanta and hearing many people from the city claim they were wack and were weirdos. You waited until they split and nostalgia to kick in to finally give them their props.

[@jonhardin.]

Dennis Grier you sound dumb .

[@dennisgrier2687]

@@jonhardin. and you sound like you need to go find your real farther.

[@V59971]

JD one of the best to ever do it GO CHECK HIS CATALOG

[@Luther730]

maDeiNtHe80s FENDI

[@edwardbrabson2645]

He is the diddy of the south..but more influential than outkast...nahhhhhhhh....

[@elijahashman9716]

That’s what I’m saying

[@luggerphilippe4712]

Edward brabson I get what your saying but he's even better then that because he writes makes beats aswell

[@nicolelakes6241]

If u a real Atlanta person just agree to disagree they both was influential on the culture and helped shaped as well as set the city da brat is 1 hell of a rapper , jagged edge had some amazing skills no matter how how hard they or none influential they are or seems to be. They are great all the while. ATLANTA IS GREAT FOR MUSIC THE SOUTH STILL GOT SOMETHING TO SAY.

[@Master-33-Kasiyahan]

Just because you signed a whole bunch of short term artists, doesn't mean their music influenced the Rap Game as whole. OutKast has influenced top tier artists, like Lil Wayne, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, etc, not to mention other genres & artists on a global scale. JD just needs to be humble and let that go.

[@NiqZStr8Kinging]

jay z is not the biggest rapper ever its 2Pac. and nicki run IS NOT OVER SON.

[@edgewoodaldridge]

He really not lying if you think about his track record, he is a Major Influencer in music period. He lowkey touch places that OutKast couldn’t

[@tipp0183]

Legend

[@tiredbylife.5589]

Outkast over Jermaine Dupri in any day. OutKast were so original and also dabbed on multiple genre

[@johnnyjuniorr613]

History!!

[@KhariConception]

JD is great, but he and others are confusing being prolific with being the best. It’s like a person saying they are better at scoring because they have scored 20,000 points (basketball talk obviously) by average 21 points a game, when another player only has 17,500 career points and averaged 29.5 points and game retired early.

[@robertlangford6284]

Benny and The Jets is hard!! Its where the MJB sample came from.

[@MrD-tu3hp]

These questions were all over the place with no direction

[@Empresslove444]

Wow!! I didn't know Mc Shy D was from Ny. We stayed in the same neighborhood.... Ellenwood to be exact. and he never mentioned that.

[@godofthisshit]

@Genesis A. D NY influence on Atlanta is understated.

[@saleema429]

He may be more connected than Outkast , but as far as artistic influence, Kast is it for me

[@jahlilshariah264]

JD always trying to down play Jagged Edge cuz he can’t say he wrote all they songs because we all know the twins Brandon and Brian are the core writers

[@Mr.Majestic77]

And that's why OutKast did not sign with SoSo Def. Trust me. I'm an East Point Grady Baby and Tri-Cities alumni. Class of 96.

The last Outkast lp was idlewild not the double LP Rosenberg

[@patthetrucker5670]

I cant deal with the foolishness today.

[@shanmusic2673]

Dude behind Ebro looked like he was hating the whole time 🤣