Washington, November 10 American rapper Jermaine Dupri has refused to confirm reports that he has asked Janet Jackson to marry him.

The couple had parted ways earlier this year but reconciled later.

The fact that their relationship was on the rocks came to the spotlight when Dupri skipped Janet's brother/pop legend Michael Jackson's public memorial.

Later, Jackson confirmed the split in September (09) in an interview with America's Harper's Bazaar magazine.

She had also added: "I've had people ask me out. I haven't entertained any offers thus far."

However, a few weeks later, the couple seemed to have sorted out differences and were spotted together at a party in Milan, Italy.

But, now Dupri has quelled marriage rumors.

"They've been saying that for years and you don't see a ring on my finger. I guess it just sounds good to have that rumour this time of the year or something," Contactmusic quoted him as telling People magazine. (ANI)