Janet Jackson: Jermaine Dupri Is Making Himself At Home At Def Jam

Janet Jackson

Jermaine Dupri Is Making Himself At Home At Def Jam

You just started a new gig at a company that has had its share of problems lately—including underperforming releases, executive squabbling, and reported layoffs. So what do you do to really make your mark? Why, bring your girlfriend over to drop a record or two, even though her last album was an expensive failure:

In February, Island Def Jam Chairman L.A. Reid brought Jermaine Dupri over to Island to be president of urban music, and now it looks as if JD's girlfriend, Janet Jackson, is not too far behind. The longtime Virgin Records artist has been in talks to switch label homes.

"Definitely Janet will end up at Island," Dupri told MTV News recently. "That's without a doubt. L.A. always wanted to sign her regardless [of whether] I was there or not. I don't know where that deal is — I left that in the hands of L.A. and Janet's people — but more than likely, he'll get what he wants."

Ah, well. At least there won't be much of a wardrobe budget, right?

Jermaine Dupri Says Janet Will Switch Labels, Be On 'Rush Hour 3' LP [MTV]
Earlier: Is Def Jam Making Cuts To Its Staff?

4:15 PM on Wed May 9 2007
By mjohnston
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by Juancho at 03:23 PM on 05/09/07
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Greatest. Photoshop. Ever.
by Xenu at 03:40 PM on 05/09/07
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@Juancho: It is pretty damn awesome.
by dollywould at 03:48 PM on 05/09/07
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@Juancho: Seriously. I can't stop looking at it.
by Chris Molanphy at 04:07 PM on 05/09/07
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Janet at Def Jam? I Don't Like the Look of It.
by Xenu at 04:14 PM on 05/09/07
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I keep thinking: Kate Hudson, Matt Dillon, and Cee-Lo Green! That was the perfect cast for You, Me and Dupree!
by rad_matter at 04:31 PM on 05/09/07
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Can we have that photoshop on Idolator every single day, or would that be overkill?
by Tauwan at 08:18 PM on 05/09/07
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Seriously, I don't see what was so wrong with 20 Y.O. But I've been a fan of Ms. Jackson ever since someone snuck the Rhythm Nation cassette into my house as a wee little lad, so maybe I am a little biased.
by peekanita at 05:16 PM on 09/22/07
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I think it would be great for the Jacksons to get back together as a group and family. No matter what they have gone throught they are still loved by a lot of people, and we all know they can dance and sing. So come on everybody lets welcome the Jacksons back. I would pay big time to hear them, and I think so would alot of other fans, and intertainers, who try to imitate the Jacksons.