In a recent interview, Dame Dash didn’t hold back as he aired out his grievances with Jay-Z, reigniting the age-old feud that has defined much of hip-hop history. The former Roc-A-Fella co-founder has made waves by calling out not just Jay-Z, but also the way he treated one of Roc-A-Fella’s most promising artists, Beanie Sigel.
Dame Dash, who played a pivotal role in Sigel’s early career, expressed his disappointment over Sigel’s decision to align with Jay during the label’s tumultuous decline. “That one hurt,” Dash admitted. “I did a lot. I chose State Property over Roc Wear.” His frustration is palpable as he reflects on the perceived betrayal by Sigel, claiming that Jay-Z “tricked” Beanie into a situation that ultimately derailed his career. “It’s almost like [Jay] tricked Beans to shelf him,” Dash asserted. “He f*cked his life up, to me, doing that.”
Dame Dash firmly believes that Beanie Sigel had the potential to be a major force in hip-hop, likening him and the State Property crew to iconic groups like N.W.A. He lamented the lost opportunities, revealing plans that included movies and a clothing line that he envisioned for Sigel. “The sht I had planned for him, he fcked his own self up for that one,” Dash explained. He even mentioned that he intended for Sigel and Cam’ron to take on significant roles at Roc-A-Fella, highlighting the dreams that were shattered in the fallout.
The history between Sigel and Jay-Z is a complicated one, filled with highs and lows. While the two eventually squashed their beef during a concert in 2015, the scars of their past decisions remain. Sigel himself has expressed regret over his diss track aimed at Jay-Z back in 2009, suggesting that the tumultuous relationship has left both men with their fair share of regrets.
As Dash continues to vocalize his feelings about the Roc-A-Fella split, it’s clear that the legacy of the label and its artists remains a hot topic in hip-hop. With tensions resurfacing and stories from the past being retold, fans are left to ponder what could have been for Beanie Sigel and the entire Roc-A-Fella roster.
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