Janet Jackson denies new romance with ex-lover and music producer Jermaine Dupri

Grammy award-winning singer, Janet Jackson has debunked rumours that she may be getting back together with her ex and music producer, Jermaine Dupri, following her split from Qatari billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana.

Earlier this week, news surfaced this week that newly-single Janet Jackson who dated Jermaine Dupri for seven years before they separated in 2009, might be considering giving him another chance.

A source who recently spoke told E! News says Janet Jackson is single and not so ready to mingle.

The source said the singer and mother of one is only concentrating on her 'State of the World” tour across the U.S. 

“Jermaine and Janet have remained friends through all these years and never lost touch. They had a period when they broke up and didn’t talk for a bit but overcame that and found friendship again,” the insider said. “Jermaine has a crazy love for Janet and they have been speaking more since the breakup. Janet and Jermaine trust each other and they have a history.”

The insider goes on to affirm that the two are nothing more than friends.

“Janet is really not in a position to get involved with someone at this time,” the source explained. “She is open though for something more down the line. They are in the talks of working on some new projects.”