In this raw and unfiltered interview, Dame Dash addresses the long-standing tension with Steve Stoute and provides his side of the story on their past conflicts, including a physical altercation. Dame also opens up about his ongoing legal dispute with Jay-Z, touching on how the media and industry insiders are portraying Jay-Z, and hints at alleged “freak-off” parties that involve prominent figures like Jay.

Dame critiques Jay-Z’s business choices, his silence on key issues, and the influence of figures like Steve Stoute. This is an inside look at the untold dynamics of the music industry, where respect, loyalty, and transparency are often at odds. If you’re looking for raw truth, Dame Dash delivers it here.

Jay-Z and Dame Dash’s history is a classic tale of friendship, business partnership, and eventual fallout, shaping the landscape of hip-hop and the music industry.

JAY-Z AND DAME DASH’S PAST

In the mid-1990s, Jay-Z, Dame Dash, and Kareem “Biggs” Burke co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records after major labels showed little interest in Jay-Z’s music. They took a do-it-yourself approach, funding and promoting Jay-Z’s debut album independently.

Roc-A-Fella Records expanded in the late ’90s, signing artists like Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, and Amil, turning the label into a powerhouse. They were also instrumental in the success of Kanye West, who started as a producer for the label.

THEIR FALLOUT AND AFTERMATH

The relationship between Jay-Z and Dame Dash began to strain when Roc-A-Fella’s parent company, Def Jam, offered to buy out the label. In 2004, Jay-Z accepted a position as President of Def Jam, which gave him greater control over Roc-A-Fella. This move upset Dame Dash, as it effectively ended their equal partnership.

In 2005, Jay-Z, Dame Dash, and “Biggs” Burke sold their remaining interests in Roc-A-Fella Records to Def Jam, officially dissolving their business relationship. Jay-Z retained control of the Roc-A-Fella brand, while Dash and “Biggs” went their separate ways.