Jermaine Dupri has crafted classics for countless acts, but two of the most notable – Mariah Carey and Usher – were on-hand to help him celebrate perhaps his biggest achievement yet: induction into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.
Sponsored by Moet & Chandon, the New York event dually honored Dupri’s SHOF entry and the 25th anniversary of his So So Def imprint.
Over the course of the 45-year-old’s illustrious career, he has co-written colossal hits such as ‘We Belong Together’ [Carey], ‘Burn’ [Usher], and ‘The First Night’ [Monica].
And though Dupri’s reach spans many genres such, his releases as an artist have fallen under the Hip-Hop umbrella. Hence, making him the second Hip-Hop ever act to receive a spot (after JAY-Z became the first last year).
Toasting to her longtime friend and collaborator following the ceremony, Carey shared the snap above with the caption:
Congratulations @jermainedupri on getting inducted into the @songwritershof!! See ya in the studio to continue making magic ??? #WeBelongTogether #Honey#AlwaysBeMyBaby #ManyMore
More from the festivities, including snaps of Bow Wow, Lil Mama, Taye Diggs, and Bryan Michael Cox below…
Absolutely deserved! Not only does JD make great songs, he makes classics that stand the test of time! His style in one word – FRESH! His songs are never overdone or fussy…just the right elements and that special something only he makes! ? My favorite JD songs? All of them to be honest! ?? But Jump is ?, You Make Me Wanna is pure ? and Always Be My Baby is sublime!
Agreed. Well deserved.
Mariah looks absolutely stunning ❤️
I swear Mariah never ages. She’s THE only active/relevant icon that we have left, so we all need to appreciate that more and more.,
And why would Usher dare bring a cigar around a vocalist like Mariah …. so disrespectful of him! Ugh!
Mariah looks incredible!
Her new stylist is putting in WERK!