History of Jason Derulo in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 24, 2026

Jason Derulo is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer who began his solo career in 2009. He has achieved significant commercial success, selling over 250 million singles globally and earning fourteen platinum singles in the United States. Derulo is known for his contributions to pop music and his accomplishments as a performer.

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2000: Release of "Thank You"

In 2000, Dido released "Thank You", which was later sampled by Jason Derulo in his 2023 song "When Love Sucks."

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2009: Success of "Whatcha Say"

In 2009, Jason Derulo had his last number one on the Billboard Hot 100 before "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" remix by BTS in 2020.

September 2014: End of Relationship with Jordin Sparks

In September 2014, Jason Derulo and singer Jordin Sparks ended their three-year relationship.

2015: Release of Everything is 4

In 2015, Jason Derulo released the album, Everything is 4. His next album was Nu King released in 2024.

2018: "The Tampa Beat" Release

In 2018, Nuka released "The Tampa Beat" on SoundCloud, which later inspired Jason Derulo's "Love Not War (The Tampa Beat)" in 2020.

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May 2020: Departure from Warner Bros. Records

In May 2020, Jason Derulo left Warner Bros. Records due to creative differences, also cancelling the release of 2Sides (Side 2).

June 2020: Viral Success of "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)"

In June 2020, "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" by Jason Derulo and Jawsh 685 went viral on TikTok, and it later reached number one in the UK. Originally released without proper clearance, the song was re-released with credit to both artists and remixed by BTS.

November 2020: Release of "Love Not War (The Tampa Beat)"

In November 2020, Jason Derulo released "Love Not War (The Tampa Beat)" featuring Nuka, inspired by Nuka's 2018 SoundCloud track "The Tampa Beat".

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March 2021: Signing with Atlantic Records

In March 2021, Jason Derulo signed with Atlantic Records.

May 8, 2021: Birth of Son

On May 8, 2021, Jason Derulo had a son with his girlfriend Jena Frumes.

2021: Emaza Gibson signed with Jason Derulo's label, Future History.

In 2021, Emaza Gibson signed with Jason Derulo's label, Future History, initiating their collaboration before the alleged incidents of sexual harassment.

2022: Emaza Gibson dropped from Future History.

In September 2022, Emaza Gibson was dropped from Future History, prior to her filing a lawsuit against Jason Derulo and his label in 2023.

March 2023: Joining The Voice Australia as a Judge & starring in Spinning Gold

In March 2023, Jason Derulo became a judge on The Voice Australia, replacing Keith Urban, and starred as Ron Isley in the film Spinning Gold.

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May 18, 2023: Release of "When Love Sucks"

On May 18, 2023, Jason Derulo released the single "When Love Sucks", featuring Dido, which sampled Dido's 2000 song "Thank You".

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September 27, 2023: Performance on America's Got Talent

On September 27, 2023, Jason Derulo performed a medley of "Hands on Me" with Meghan Trainor and "Take You Dancing" during the finale of season 18 of America's Got Talent.

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October 2023: Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed by Emaza Gibson

In October 2023, Emaza Gibson (Emaza Dilan) filed a lawsuit against Jason Derulo alleging sexual harassment, intimidation, and breach of contract related to her signing with Derulo's label Future History in 2021.

February 16, 2024: Release of Nu King

On February 16, 2024, Jason Derulo released his fifth studio album, Nu King, which is his first album since 2015's Everything is 4 and features previously released singles.

April 2024: Dismissal of Emaza Gibson's Lawsuit in California

In April 2024, a California judge dismissed Emaza Gibson's lawsuit against Jason Derulo based on forum selection clauses, stipulating disputes be settled in New York City. Gibson intends to refile the suit in New York.