VIDEO: SO SO DEF AT 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT, JAY-Z, MARIAH CAREY, USHER, LUDACRIS, & NELLY SALUTE

JAY-Z AND MONICA

Truly the hottest concert ever to hit the ATL, Everyone from Jay-Z to Mariah Carey came out to celebrate 20 years of hits at So So Def’s anniversary concert in Atlanta on Saturday night. So So Def founder Jermaine Dupri put on for his city at ATL’s Fox Theatre with a night full of stars and surprises. 

The historic event featured performances from past and present So So Def artists including Bow Wow, Da Brat, Anthony Hamilton, Dondria, Jagged Edge, Xscape, and more.

The festive evening ended with an appearance from Mariah Carey, who wheeled out a cake for her collaborator of many years. She asked for a lighter and to her surprise, Da Brat walked onstage to help her light the candles. “Happy anniversary to my friend J.D. aka Jermash,” said Mimi.

The So So Def mogul thanked his city for an unforgettable evening. “I want to thank all of ya’ll for coming out tonight. I swear to God, I love you ATL. I wouldn’t [have taken] this show to no other motherfu**ing city but mine,” he proclaimed.

DA BRAT AND MARIAH CAREY

NICK CANNON, BRYAN-MICHAEL COX, MARIAH, AND J.D.

USHER AND J.D.

USHER & LUDACRIS

BOW WOW

NELLY