Drake in 2009 isn’t the only who had money to blow, popular producer Jermaine Dupri apparently does too! And once we tell you just how much, you’re sure to lose your mind!
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The So So Def producer recently spoke out about his lavish spending habits in the latest episode of the “Joe and Jada” podcast, where he was there to discuss his upcoming docuseries, “Magic City: An American Fantasy.” The five part project is set to explore the historical significance of the popular Atlanta strip club, the role it played Southern hip-hop, its impact on women in the industry and more. It’ll also feature interviews from some of the club’s most consistent and notable patrons–chief among them being Dupri himself.
Sitting down for an interview with rapper Fat Joe and Jadakiss, Dupri reflected on his time at the popular venue, even going so far as to name his favorite dancer (Whyte Chocolate) and proclaim that he started the trend of making money “rain” in the clubs.
“I used to throw the money up to the ceiling and let it shower the girls,” Dupri said. “So, what other people are doing now, I used to do it specifically just to hit the ceiling because then the money would just splatter everywhere.”
He added: “I threw up a thousand dollars; the ceiling would make it fly all over the room. The money would stick to the ceiling, and the girls would stand with their feet on the couch and get their money back. I started that.”
But his most surprising admission by far was when he divulged just how much money he spent at Magic City: a whopping $10,000 every Monday for 20 years. If you’re at home and doing the math, that adds up to about $10.4 million. (Wow. Can you imagine how many schools, businesses, public works that could be built with all that money?)
As incredulous as it may seem, by the time JD’s words hit the internet, many people felt it was all talk, a ridiculous way to spend money, or an aspirational way of living.
“Twenty years of Mondays… and not one accountant stepped in,” wrote one user on X/Twitter.
“The inflated numbers surrounding entertainers are complex to bypass. I recall when he faced tax struggles, which he acknowledged with zero humility. The podcast world is full of embellishment, with minimal accountability,” said another.
“One man’s dream,” one other user wrote.
Added another, “What’s crazy about this is nobody beat this info outta him. Said this on his on Will.”
Peep the entire interview below.
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