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 Dame Dash arrives to Stoop Talk on May 17, 2023 in New York City.
Shawn Setaro11 days ago
Entrepreneur/Director Damon Dash arrives at "The Prince Of Detroit" Detroit Premiere at Detroit Music Hall on June 23, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Dame Dash's Life Rights Auctioned Off for $550,000

If that bid falls through, there's a backup person ready to pay $500K.

Shawn Setaro13 days ago
Jay-Z and Damon Dash during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2004 - Baby Phat - Backstage at Gertrude Tent, Bryant Park in New York City, New York, United States.
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Dame Dash Claims Jay-Z Said He Wanted to Be Known As a 'Businessman' in Their Final Meeting

The Roc Nation founder allegedly said that he wouldn't be known as a businessman if he was still tied to Dash.

Dame Dash arrives to Stoop Talk on May 17, 2023 in New York City.
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Dame Dash's Life Rights to Be Auctioned Off

By the end of October, we'll know who has the rights to make Dame biopics, documentaries, and/or books.

Shawn Setaro63 days ago
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 28: Dame Dash speaks onstage during RollingOut 2018 Ride Conference at Loudermilk Conference Center on September 28, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. 

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 03: Cam'ron visits SiriusXM Studios on December 03, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Dame Dash Says Cam’Ron Hasn't Had a ‘Relevant’ Hip-Hop Record Since “Oh Boy”

The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder doubted that labels were able to profit off Cam'ron.

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Jay-Z wearing a light blue sports jersey and necklace, making a diamond hand gesture against a red and brown backdrop.
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The 100 Best Jay-Z Verses of All Time, Ranked

With Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium shows set to kick off this weekend, here is a ranking of his best verses, picked from solo studio albums, remixes, radio freestyles, and other classic ephemera from his dense catalog of music.

Frazier Tharpe118 days ago
A man wearing sunglasses and a cap makes a peace sign at a stadium event. The crowd is visible in the background.
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Jay-Z Returns to Yankee Stadium on July 10

Jay-Z will play Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint in entirety during the three nights he will be performing at Yankee Stadium. What else do you need to know? We got you covered with a number of stories that breakdown his impact.

Dimas Sanfiorenzo120 days ago
Jaz-o and Jay-Z in the '80s wearing casual clothing and caps, one with an arm around the other, both looking at the camera. They have a lot of jewelry on. This is before Reasonable Doubt would turn Jay-Z into a known rapper.
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Jay-Z's Best Songs Before "Reasonable Doubt"

Jay-Z had an album's worth of bangers before ever dropping 'Reasonable Doubt.'

Jesse Serwer120 days ago
Black and white photo of a young Jay-Z from 1996 era, this is when he was getting ready to release Reasonable Doubt.
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Why Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt' is Better Than 'The Blueprint'

With the 30-year anniversary of 'Reasonable Doubt' and Jay-Z celebrating that album and 'Blueprint' at Yankee Stadium, we make the case why the debut reigns supreme.

Abe Beame131 days ago
The making of Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt'
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The Making of Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt,' According to One of the Studio Engineers

Dexter Thibou was an assistant engineer at D&D Studios during the recording of Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt.' Decades later, this is what he remembers.

Ross Scarano131 days ago
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Jay-Z with an afro and sunglasses holds a microphone, bathed in green light.
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How Jay-Z Pulled Off His Roots Picnic Performance, According to Co-Musical Director Adam Blackstone

Adam Blackstone, the co-musical director behind Roots Picnic, breaks down how Jay-Z pulled off the performance of the year.

Dimas Sanfiorenzo153 days ago
Two images: Left shows Dame Dash in sunglasses and a green jacket against a brick wall. Right shows Drake performing on stage with a microphone.
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Dame Dash Believes Drake 'Can Beat' Jay-Z, But Not Kendrick Lamar: 'I Know That for a Fact'

Dame claims he wasn't impressed with his former Roc-A-Fella partner's headlines-making freestyle.

Four men are in the image: Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Timbaland. Jay-Z is holding a microphone. These are the producers who work the best with Jay-Z
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Jay-Z's Greatest Producer Pairings: Ranking The Beatmakers Who Bring Out the Best in Hov

From DJ Premier (who worked on 'Reasonable Doubt') to Kanye West (who helmed 'The Blueprint') here are the producers who have brought out the best in Hov.

Al Shipley157 days ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 17: Dame Dash and Dee the General attend Stoop Talk With Dame Dash on May 17, 2023 in New York City. 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Jay-Z attends the 2026 Met Gala Celebrating "Costume Art" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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Dame Dash Recalls Competing With Jay-Z for Aaliyah: ‘We’re Both Throwing In Our Bid’

The music executive recalled wanting to "smash" the late singer, not expecting to fall in love.