For years, Jermaine Dupri has been an undeniable force in hip hop and now his story is coming to WE tv.

With over 26 years of signature hits, breaking chart topping artists and developing his signature So So Def sound – Dupri’s story will be told in ‘Power, Influence and Hip-Hop: The Remarkable Rise of So So Def’ debuting Thursday, July 18 on WE tv.

The documentary features never-before-seen archival footage and original interviews with Dupri’s contemporaries including Mariah Carey, Usher, Snoop Dogg, Will.I.Am, Da Brat, Bow Wow and Nelly.

Watch the sneak peek here: