Jermaine Dupri Chooses Usher Over Chris Brown Collaboration Over Loyalty Concerns

Jermaine Dupri, a renowned producer closely associated with Usher, has explained why he has refrained from collaborating with Chris Brown, citing loyalty to Usher as the primary reason. In a conversation with Joe Budden, Dupri emphasized that since he wrote many of Usher's hits, working with Brown could feel like going against himself, especially amid ongoing comparisons and potential Verzuz battles between the two artists. Dupri expressed respect for both Usher and Brown, stating he wants each to remain true to their unique styles without copying one another. He acknowledged the strong chemistry and past successful collaborations with Brown but warned that working together could create tension with Usher, even joking that a collaboration might produce a hit so big, it would upset Usher. Dupri's loyalty to Usher stems from their deep creative history, and while he supports a competitive showdown between the two singers, he remains firmly on Usher's side. Ultimately, Dupri balances admiration for both artists with his commitment to preserving his longstanding relationship with Usher.