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(PHOTOS) Usher, Bow Wow, Da Brat and Bow Wow Represent for the ‘A’ at Jermaine Dupri Documentary Screening in LA

Published on July 18, 2019

Jermaine Dupri brought a taste of Atlanta to LA recently for a screening of the documentary “Power, Influence & Hip Hop: The Remarkable Rise of So So Def,” which chronicles the early days of So So Def Recordings, how the label helped shape Atlanta’s music scene, and his influence on hip-hop overall.

Held at the London Hotel in West Hollywood, Dupri was joined at the event by his parents, former So So Def artists Bow Wow and Da Brat, as well as frequent collaborator, Usher.

The documentary highlights Dupri’s work as a producer, songwriter and as the founder of So So Def. Included in the documentary are original interviews with some of Dupri’s most famous collaborators and friends, such as Mariah Carey, Usher, Snoop Dogg, Will.I.Am, Da Brat, Bow Wow and Nelly.

“Power, Influence & Hip Hop” also features never-before-seen footage the So So Def’s heyday of the 1990s and 2000s.

Following the red carpet and screening, guests enjoyed an after-party on the rooftop, with music, cocktails, small bites and an even an ice cream cart.

Others guests of note included Larenz Tate, Mona Scott-Young, Jackie Long, Datari Turner, Angel Brinks, Drea Kelly, Buku Abi, ReeMarkable, Eddie George, Miss Lawrence, Antoine Harris, and a host of media and influencers.

“Power, Influence & Hip Hop: The Remarkable Rise of So So Def,” airs on WE tv, this Thursday, July 18 at 10 p.m. ET/9c. The documentary precedes the airing of “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta” which also features Dupri, Bow Wow and Da Brat.

See photos from the “Power, Influence & Hip Hop: The Remarkable Rise of So So Def,” screening below.