Watch: Jermaine Dupri Denies Jay-Z Told Him Not To Take NFL Deal

As polarizing as news surrounding Jay-Z‘s recently announced dealings with the NFL has been, the reports that link legendary Urban producer Jermaine Dupri to the story have only increased criticism aimed the way of Hov.

Last week we reported songwriter/producer Bryan Michael Cox took to radio to confirm Jay convinced Dupri to decline the very deal he would later accept (click here to read more). Cox’s tale was corroborated by Funk Flex who claims JD told him personally the reports were true (click here to read more).

Now, in a surprising twist, Dupri has come forward to speak on his own behalf and says the stories surrounding his NFL conversation with Jay Z have all been misrepresented. Additionally Bryan – who initially broke this story – is now claiming he was “inebriated” at the time he made the announcement. Ay yi yi!

Taking to our friends at V-103’s ‘Big Tigger Show,’ hear Dupri and Cox attempt to clear up the mess:

Watch the interview in full below:

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