EXCLUSIVE: Darkchild: I Turned Down a Deal with Teddy Riley at 17, My Dad Wanted $1.2M

Part 4: Rodney Jerkins: Jodeci was Like 4 2Pacs Singing, Meaning Behind Darkchild Name

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In this clip, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins detailed how his demo landed in the hands of Teddy Riley. Darkchild explained how his dad drove him to Virginia Beach, VA to meet Teddy which sparked the start of a mentor/mentee relationship. Darkchild also spoke about Teddy Riley wanting to sign him and why his father warned against that move.