Jermaine Dupri Tells the Untold Story of Magic City & Atlanta Hip Hop
Jermaine Dupri Tells the Untold Story of Magic City & Atlanta Hip Hop  
Podcast: BET Talks
Published On: Mon Sep 15 2025
Description: Hip-hop icon Jermaine Dupri sits down for an unfiltered BET Talks conversation that dives deep into Atlanta’s cultural legacy. From the making of Magic City: An American Fantasy and the strip club’s undeniable influence on hip hop, to the stories behind his stacked soundtrack with some of the game’s biggest names, Jermaine Dupri breaks it all down.He opens up about Atlanta’s journey from being overlooked to becoming a global hip hop capital, and his personal mission to put the city on the map. Along the way, Jermaine Dupri reflects on raising a daughter, the era of YO! MTV Raps and. Rap City, and the timeless hits that still define the South, like “Money Ain’t a Thang” and “Welcome to Atlanta.”From Freaknik to Magic City, from who’s really throwing the most money to the women who became stars, Jermaine Dupri brings stories that speak directly to the culture. Plus, he shares how he balances personal life with his legendary career, and leaves us with closing words only Jermaine Dupri could deliver.This is hip hop history, Atlanta pride, and pure Jermaine Dupri energy... tap in now!00:00 – Meet the Hip-Hop Legend: Jermaine Dupri00:56 – Magic City: An American Fantasy02:12 – Girl Dad vs. Being a Son04:28 – YO! MTV Raps vs. Rap City05:39 – “Money Ain’t a Thang” vs. “Welcome to Atlanta”08:29 – Freaknik vs. Magic City10:34 – Why Magic City? Creating Content That Speaks to the Culture12:15 – The Ties Between Hip-Hop & Strip Club History13:24 – Who’s Really Throwing the Most Money?14:52 – Women Who Emerged from Magic City16:31 – The Magic City Soundtrack: Features That Flex19:30 – Balancing Success & Personal Life20:34 – Closing Words from Jermaine Dupri Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.