JD Brings Out Jay-Z, Mariah Carey,Monica, Usher, Ludacris, Jeezy, Nelly @ So So Def 20th Anniversary
AN EPIC NIGHT: THE STARS ALIGNED FOR SO SO DEF'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Jay-Z and Jermaine Dupri perform "Money Ain't a Thang" at So So Def's 20th Anniversary Concert
(ATLANTA) - February 25, 2013 - Music history was made in Atlanta on Saturday, as Jermaine Dupripulled off an epic concert at the Fox Theatre to celebrate So So Def's 20th Anniversary. "Backstage looks like the Grammys!" exclaimed Jay-Z moments after he stormed the stage for the classic JD collabo "Money Ain't A Thang." The reunion concert was like a "who's who" in chart-topping acts, as everyone from Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Usher, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Nelly, Lil Jon, Monica, Kris Kross, Bow Wow, Anthony Hamilton, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Xscape (Latocha and Tamika Scott), T-Pain, Lil Scrappy, Youngbloodz, Bonecrusher, Dem Franchize Boyz, J-Kwon, Dondria,and Pastor Troy took the sold-out crowd on a musical trip down memory lane. The Fox Theatre was alive with the sounds of classic songs like "Jump" (Kris Kross), "Yeah" (Usher, Ludacris, Lil Jon), "Who Can I Run To" (Xscape), "Lovers & Friends" (Usher, Ludacris, Lil Jon), "Where the Party At" (Jagged Edge & Nelly), "Welcome to Atlanta" (JD, Ludacris), "Give It 2 U" (Da Brat), "I Think They Like Me" (Dem Franchize Boyz), "Coming From Where I'm From" (Anthony Hamilton) and so many more!
"I've made more hits with this man than anyone else," said Usher, acknowledging Dupri on stage. "Congratulations to my friend, JD!" said Mariah, as she wheeled out a cake at the end of the show.
Overwhelmed by the energy of the crowd and the support and well-wishes of his celebrity friends, Dupri was humbled: "Wow...this is crazy," he said. "We did it! Thank you everyone - the fans, the artists..ain't nobody f'in with my clique!"
For more info on So So Def Recordings, Inc, visit www.global14.com or follow them on Twitter (@SoSoDef).
Jay-Z's appearance was one of the many highlights of the concert.
Young Jeezy performs "R.I.P" Mariah Carey congratulates her long-time friend. Usher also graced the stage.
Lil Jon, Ludacris and JD Usher gave props to JD for his #1 hits
Da Brat was "Funkdafied" Anthony Hamilton brought the soul. Nelly brought the sexy.
Dondria repped for the current So So Def artists. Jagged Edge's voices were stellar!
Kris Kross opened the show Chris Smith (of Kris Kross)
Bow Wow
Bonecrusher T-Pain (performed w/ Bow Wow)
Dem Franchize Boyz Lil Scrappy The Fox Theatre was sold out! Photos: Exclusive Access, Paras Griffin, Sly White, ATL Night Spots |
AND ON THE PRE-SHOW RED CARPET...
Dondria
Bonecrusher
Bryan Michael Cox Tamika Scott (Xscape)
Photos: Exclusive Access
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