Dame Dash Denies Rumors of Pursuing Beyoncé During Jay-Z Relationship

“I couldn’t do that when they got that connection. Never,” Dash said. “He knows I would never do that.”

Dash’s comments arrive after years of speculation that has circulated within hip hop circles. Radio legend Funkmaster Flex once referenced a rumor that Jay-Z had been romantically linked to the late singer Aaliyah before Dame entered the picture. While neither Hov nor Dame has addressed that claim, other former Roc-A-Fella affiliates have weighed in.

THE AALIYAH SITUATION BETWEEN DAME DASH & JAY-Z

Before Aaliyah’s relationship with Damon Dash, there were rumors of a romantic interest between Aaliyah and Jay-Z. According to Dash, both he and Jay-Z were “courting” Aaliyah at the same time, with Dash claiming that Jay-Z “tried very hard” to get with her. This alleged competition for Aaliyah’s affection is often cited as a contributing factor to the later tension between the two business partners.

The relationships between Aaliyah, Damon “Dame” Dash, and Jay-Z are a notable part of hip-hop and R&B history, marked by a romantic triangle and the ultimate dissolution of a major business partnership.

Aaliyah and Damon Dash

Aaliyah and Damon Dash, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, began dating in the summer of 2000. They met through a mutual accountant after a basketball game. According to Dash, their connection deepened over a shared interest in the book “The Seat of the Soul” by Gary Zukav. Their relationship was serious, and Dash has stated in interviews after Aaliyah’s death that they had planned to marry. They were together until her tragic death in a plane crash in August 2001.

Dash has spoken extensively about his love for Aaliyah and the impact she had on his life. He has also been a vocal advocate for her legacy.

The Jay-Z and Aaliyah Connection

Before Aaliyah’s relationship with Damon Dash, there were rumors of a romantic interest between Aaliyah and Jay-Z. According to Dash, both he and Jay-Z were “courting” Aaliyah at the same time, with Dash claiming that Jay-Z “tried very hard” to get with her. This alleged competition for Aaliyah’s affection is often cited as a contributing factor to the later tension between the two business partners.

It is worth noting that while there were rumors and later statements from Dash, there is no public record of a formal relationship between Aaliyah and Jay-Z.

In the above video Dame Dash says that Aaliyah chose him over Jay-Z and it could have led to “PTSD” for the hip hop legend.

“She chose me. That’s all. It wasn’t like I was trying to take his girl. I mean he might have PTSD because of that, which I’m sure he did.”

He also made mention of not being like other celebrities who go after other people’s wives and daughters.