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Jermaine Dupri Says Island Def Jam Chief L.A. Reid Was 'Jealous' Of Him

Producer explains why he left his post as president of Island Records Urban Music.By Jayson Rodriguez Jermaine Dupri Photo: Mark Mainz/ Getty Images Jermaine Dupri and Island Def Jam Records parted ways last week, and like with most high-profile breakups, plenty of people want to know what happened. Was Dupri fired from his post as president of Island Records Urban Music department? Did the So So Def top dog leave in a huff because girlfriend Janet Jackson left her deal with Island l...

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13:46 on January 12 2009

Jermaine Dupri leaves Island Records mid-contract

NME — Jermaine Dupri is no longer president of Island Records Urban Music division, and reportedly departed the position without completing his contract. more info

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09:13 on January 13 2009

Jermaine Dupri Says Island Def Jam Chief L.A. Reid Was 'Jealous' Of Him

MTV.com News — Producer explains why he left his post as president of Island Records Urban Music.By Jayson Rodriguez Jermaine Dupri Photo: Mark Mainz/ Getty Images Jermaine D... more info

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09:13 on January 13 2009

Jermaine Dupri Says Island Def Jam Chief L.A. Reid Was 'Jealous' Of Him

VH1 News — Jermaine Dupri says Island Def Jam chief L.A. Reid was "jealous" of him, explaining why he left his post as president of Island Records Urban Music last week. more info

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11:50 on January 13 2009

Jermaine Dupri - Dupri I Was Fired Over Jealousy

ContactMusic — Producer JERMAINE DUPRI has broken his silence over his shock departure from Island Records Urban Music, insisting he was fired from his role as president because others ... more info

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