Dame Dash has opened up about the moment that ended his business relationship with JAY-Z, recounting the deep rift caused by Hov’s collaboration with R. Kelly. In a recent interview with The Art of Dialogue, Dash expressed his disbelief over JAY-Z’s decision to work with Kelly, who was known for his controversial past, including marrying Dash’s ex-girlfriend Aaliyah when she was just 15.
Dash revealed that he confronted JAY-Z about the situation, stating, “Everybody knew R. Kelly married Aaliyah at 15. So was the conversation had like, ‘Yo, how you gonna go and do something with this dude?’ Hell yeah that conversation was had!” He emphasized how hurtful it was for him, saying, “I was like, ‘Yo, how you gonna do a project with a n-gga that raped my muthafucking girl?’”
This pivotal moment led Dash to walk away from Roc-A-Fella Records, declaring, “There’s a lot of other shit but that alone was the nail in the coffin for me. I was outta there, I was gone.” He noted that he wanted no part of the fallout that would arise from the collaboration, choosing to distance himself from JAY-Z entirely.
Dash described JAY-Z’s response to his concerns, recalling, “You know how he is. He was like, ‘Yo, I ain’t have nothing to do with that.’” He further expressed his disappointment with JAY-Z’s actions, considering it disrespectful to Aaliyah, especially since he believed that JAY-Z had feelings for her.
The tension between Dash and JAY-Z has resurfaced recently, particularly following Dash’s decision to sell his shares in Roc-A-Fella, Inc. for $1 million at auction to satisfy debts. This sale has drawn attention to their complicated history, and Dash has since critiqued JAY-Z’s perceived status in the industry, stating that the auction revealed he is not as influential as he may seem.
Dame Dash’s reflections serve as a reminder of the personal and professional complexities that can arise in the music industry. As the conversation around these two iconic figures continues, hiphopraisedmetheblog.com will keep you updated on the latest developments.
