Jermaine Dupri has resolved an $18 million royalty lawsuit against Sony Music over unpaid royalties from his So So Def Records catalog, while also addressing past controversies, including defending R. Kelly's legacy and responding to allegations from Kris Kross's Chris Smith about his relationship with the late parents of the group. He has also commented on Bad Bunny's crossover appeal and the lyrical inspiration behind his collaboration with Jay-Z.