Event Recap: Jermaine Dupri X WE tv Host Exclusive Screening [Photos]

Jermaine Dupri and So So Def Recordings teamed up with WE tv to host an exclusive red carpet event and screening of the new documentary “Power, Influence & Hip Hop: The Remarkable Rise of So So Def” at The London Hotel in Los Angeles. JD was joined by his father Michael Mauldin, mother Tina Mauldin, daughter Shaniah Mauldin, and celebrity friends Usher, Bow Wow, Da Brat, Larenz Tate, Mona Scott-Young, Jackie Long, Datari Turner, Angel Brinks, Drea Kelly, Buku Abi, ReeMarkable, Eddie George, Miss Lawrence and Antoine Harris as they celebrated the premiere along with guests, media and influencers. The documentary airs on WE tv this Thursday, July 18^th. Adding to the excitement of the evening, attendees also commemorated Season 3 of “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta” which airs on Thursdays at 9/8c.

Photo Credit: Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for WE tv

Buku Abi and Drea Kelly attend WE tv’s “Power, Influence & Hip Hop: The Remarkable Rise Of So So Def” and Season 3 of “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” celebration at The London West Hollywood on July 16, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.

Larenz Tate and Da Brat at the afterparty of WE tv’s “Power, Influence & Hip Hop: The Remarkable Rise Of So So Def” and Season 3 of “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” celebration at The London West Hollywood on July 16, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.

ReeMarkable and Buku Abi on the red carpet at WE tv’s “Power, Influence & Hip Hop: The Remarkable Rise Of So So Def” and Season 3 of “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” celebration at The London West Hollywood on July 16, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.

Usher and Jermaine Dupri pose on the red carpet at WE tv’s “Power, Influence & Hip Hop: The Remarkable Rise Of So So Def” and Season 3 of “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” celebration at The London West Hollywood on July 16, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.

Larenz Tate, Jackie Long, Lahmard Tate, Larron Tate and Jermaine Dupri pose for a photo at WE tv’s “Power, Influence & Hip Hop: The Remarkable Rise Of So So Def” and Season 3 of “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” celebration at The London West Hollywood on July 16, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.

Jackie Long and Larenz Tate enjoy the afterparty at WE tv’s “Power, Influence & Hip Hop: The Remarkable Rise Of So So Def” and Season 3 of “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” celebration at The London West Hollywood on July 16, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.

“Power, Influence & Hip Hop” centers on the legendary producer and songwriter as he chronicles the early days of So So Def, and how the collective came to shape Atlanta’s music scene, and influence the entire Hip Hop culture. Featured in the documentary are original interviews with some of Dupri’s closest colleagues and friends like Mariah Carey, Usher, Snoop Dogg, Will.I.Am, Da Brat, Bow Wow and Nelly, along with never-before-seen archival footage that sheds a whole new light on one of the most revered record labels in music.

“Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta” chronicles the lives of the children of Atlanta’s hip hop legends. The cast includes Bow Wow, Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri, Lil Mama, Debra Atney (mother of Waka Flocka and artist manager), Jermaine’s daughter Shaniah Mauldin, Ayana Fite (daughter of DJ Hurricane), Masika Kalysha and Bow Wow’s girlfriend, Kiyomi Leslie. “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta” airs Thursdays at 9/8c.

Following the red carpet and screening, the celebrities and guests enjoyed an after-party on the rooftop, with music, cocktails, small bites and an ice cream cart. Music was provided by Power 106’s DJ Carisma.

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KATE TEMPEST PERFORMS “FIRESMOKE” ON LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS [LIVE PERFORMANCE]

Thu Jul 18 , 2019

British spoken word artist, rapper, poet, novelist and playwright Kate Tempest debuted a fiery and passionate performance of her track “Firesmoke” from her new album The Book Of Traps & Lessons on Late Night with Seth Meyers last night. Enjoy this video stream below after the jump and please share this with friends.