Jackson, Dupri Call It Quits

When Janet Jackson’s longtime boyfriend didn’t show up for Michael Jackson’s memorial last week a source said it was because Jermaine Dupri “doesn’t attend funerals.” In fact, Us reports, it was because Jackson and Dupri have split after 7 years. “His friends are telling people it’s over,” an insider says. “They have been moving in different directions for a while,” adds another.

Dupri has been deeply involved in Jackson’s music career, and that apparently caused the breakup. “Janet felt their lives were too crossed and they should have kept things separate,” a friend says. Further, “Jermaine likes to be out there, mingling with everybody, and Janet’s more shy.” And then there are Jackson’s familial obligations. “She’s busy caring for Michael’s kids,” an insider adds. “Janet’s the family’s backbone.” (More Janet Jackson stories.)