Music
Dupri dropped as label boss?
Published Thursday, Jan 8 2009, 20:36 GMT | By Lara Martin
Jermaine Dupri has reportedly been dropped as the president of Island Records Urban Music.
All Hop Hop has claimed to have received an exclusive report revealing that Dupri's tenure at the label has ended.
Record producer Dupri has headed the label's urban music division for the past two years, overseeing a string of hit albums including Mariah Carey's The Emancipation Of Mimi.
Island Records has not made any formal announcement yet, but Dupri's contract is expected to be terminated immediately.
All Hop Hop has claimed to have received an exclusive report revealing that Dupri's tenure at the label has ended.
Record producer Dupri has headed the label's urban music division for the past two years, overseeing a string of hit albums including Mariah Carey's The Emancipation Of Mimi.
Island Records has not made any formal announcement yet, but Dupri's contract is expected to be terminated immediately.
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