While Damon Dash has moved on from the record business he clearly still feels a way about how Jay-Z went about things. He spilled more tea about their break up in a recent interview.
Roc-A-Fella Records was one of the top recording labels and entities of the ’90s, ushering in a massive amount of success for co-founders Jay-Z, Dame Dash, and Biggs. According to Dash, Hov’s collaboration project with R. Kelly helped push along the split of the Roc-A-Fella empire.
The silent partner of Roc-A-Fella Records, Kareem "Biggs" Burke is now planting his flag in the fashion world.
In its heyday Roc-a-fella Records had the streets on the kind of smash that would make the Incredible Hulk feel some ways. So much so that Nike blessed Jay-Z and crew with some exclusive Air Force 1‘s that ultimately became collector’s grails and would go for over a grand online.
Back during the 90’s and 00’s while Jay-Z was dominating the Hip-Hop game, his man and Roc-a-fella co-founder Kareem “Biggs” Burke was allegedly running the street scene with a man who just copped to catching nine bodies in that time span.
Since their much-publicized breakup, Damon Dash and Jay-Z have refused to ever publicly blame one another for the unexpected split up of Roc-a-fella Records. Well, apparently Dame has finally pointed the finger at Hova over the Roc’s demise…sort of.
Former Roc-A-Fella boss Dame Dash has been making the rounds in interviews of late, explaining the downfall of his empire when questioned. After stating recently that he and past partner Jay ZÂ weren’t friends, Dash further explained that the Brooklyn mogul didn’t honor a financial bailout plan the crew established.
At their apex, Roc-a-fella was the Army, the Navy, the Coast Guard and any other force you can think of. Jay Z led the pack, but he wasn’t the only talented artist on the roster that helped make the label a powerhouse in the rap game.Â
A number of both random and respectable actors have popped up in various Roc-A-Fella movies. The pinnacle was arguably 2002’s Paid In Full, which temporarily helped The Roc rebuild its reputation in the acting world.
What a difference a Twitter conversation can make. Speaking with a colleague on the social network, former Roc-A-Fella rapper Beanie Sigel came up and somehow his track record of collaborations with Jay Z became a topic. That’s when yours truly dropped the proverbial bomb (for some): Sigel out-rapped Jay on multiple tracks.
Beanie Sigel is a free man. Per the good folks at Hip Hop Since 1987, the Philadelphia rapper was released from prison today.
Jay Z may not be one of Kanye West’s favorite persons at the time being, but Hova is still racking up wins. The latest is selling a beverage called “40/40” in stores.
