Stephon Dupree
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| Born | Stephon Dupree October 25, 1988 Lexington, KY |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | The University of Kentucky |
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| Years active | 2011 to present |
| Organization | Dupree Entertainment, Dupree Sound Publishing, Dupree Sound Management |
| Known for | Discovering Bryson Tiller, Ice Spice, JVKE, Yo Trane, Punchmade Dev |
Stephon Dupree (born October 25, 1988), is an American A&R executive,[1] artist manager,[2] and entrepreneur.[3][4] He is the founder and CEO of Dupree Entertainment, known for discovering and developing breakthrough artists including Bryson Tiller, Ice Spice, JVKE, Punchmade Dev, and Yo Trane.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
Early life and education
Dupree was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky.[11] He began promoting college events and parties around the University of Kentucky, where he discovered R&B singer Bryson Tiller around 2011–2012. His early management of Tiller led to a major-label signing with RCA Records. In 2017, he launched Dupree Entertainment, a company focused on artist development, management, and music publishing.[12][13][14][15][16]
Career highlights
- Co-managed Bryson Tiller from 2011–2013
- Founded Dupree Entertainment in 2017[17]
- Discovered French R&B artist Yo Trane in 2017 via Twitter
- Signed Drebo Squeeze, JVKE & ZVC, Punchmade Dev aka OBN Dev
- Secured a 2019 publishing deal for JVKE & ZVC with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins
- Built A&R relationships with Ray Daniels and Rodney Jerkins[18]
Business and affiliations
- CEO and founder of Dupree Entertainment[19]
- Founder of Dupree Sound Management
- Founder of Dupree Sound Publishing
- Manager of Bryson Tiller, Yo Trane, JVKE & ZVC, Punchmade Dev
Personal life and philosophy
Dupree emphasizes intuition and authenticity in music development.[20] He often prioritizes long-term strategy over viral moments and believes in nurturing talent through trust and digital branding.[21][22][23][24][25]
References
- ↑ "Meet Stephon Dupree, The Person Behind Many Successful Musicians". thefamouspost.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Nerdi". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ "stephon-dupree-interview". respect-mag.com. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "King Sharif: A Respected Voice in Digital Media". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ "stephon-dupree-feature". substreammagazine.com. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ↑ "stephon-dupree-on-artist-development". shows.acast.com. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Stephon DuPree: A Visionary Behind the Scenes of Modern Music". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Why a Wiki Page May Be the Best Investment in Your Brand This Year". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "The Electric Sons – Don't Need Much (Track Review)". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Tracks for the Max: Curated by Imani WJ Wright (Ep40)". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Naama – Someday I'll Find You (feat. Simon Moullier) [Track Review]". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ "Meet Stephon Dupree of Dupree Entertainment in Lexington". voyageatl.com. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Tracks for the Max: Curated by Imani WJ Wright (Ep41)". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Swanos 10 (Volume 4, Pt 48)". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Swanos 10 (Volume 4, Pt 47)". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ "Meet Stephon Dupree". canvasrebel.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ "Meet Stephon Dupree of Dupree Entertainment in Lexington". voyageatl.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ "Meet Stephon Dupree: Manager/A&R CEO Dupree Entertainment Group, LLC". shoutoutatlanta.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ "Stephon Dupree Talks Music Management, Dupree Entertainment, & More". respect-mag.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Swano5ive (Ep17)". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Amplify Your Voice: The 4-Week Digital Podcast Tour". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Faith Richards – Time2Dip (Track Review)". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Erilei Returns With No Notes Missed and Nothing Held Back – Swanodown Report". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Imani WJ. "Eli Brunelle – Do You Wrong (Track Review)". Swanodown. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ "Stephon Dupree: Meet The Man Behind Discovering Bryson Tiller". substreammagazine.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.