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Damon Dash Sued by JAY-Z & Roc-A-Fella For ‘Reasonable-Doubt’ NFT Sale + Damon Dash Responds
Earlier this week, it was revealed that JAY-Z and Roc-A-Fella, the label founded by Sean ‘JAY-Z’ Carter, Damon Dash, and Kareem Burke were suing Dash after it had been alleged that Dash was trying to auction JAY-Z’s debut album Reasonable Doubt as a non-fungible token (NFT).
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Dash tried to auction the album to the highest bidder via the digital marketplace, SuperFarm. However, Roc-A-Fella states that it is not Dash’s to sell, as the label owns it. The documents filed on Friday, June 18 by powerhouse attorney Alex Shapiro in New York’s Southern District Court state that even though the auction has been called off, Roc-A-Fella are worried that Dash will try and sell the album elsewhere.
“Dash can’t sell what he doesn’t own,” according to documents. “By attempting such a sale, Dash has converted a corporate asset and has breached his fiduciary duties. The court should stop Dash….and hold him accountable for his brazen theft.”
Despite Dash and Burke owning a third of the now-disbanded label, Dash responded by saying that he has every right to sell his third if he feels like it.
“He lying. That’s a whole lie,” Dash tells Page Six. “Jay owns one-third of ‘Reasonable Doubt.’ They just said that I tried to sell an NFT of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ and … it’s not true. I’m not running around to different places trying to auction off ‘Reasonable Doubt.’ I’ve been working with one platform and that’s SuperFarm.”
Dash continued by saying, “And the thing is I own a third of Roc-A-Fella Records and I can sell my third if I feel like it.”
This lawsuit follows after Reasonable Doubt photographer Jonathan Mannion was sued by JAY-Z after allegedly trying to exploit the rapper’s name by selling the photos from the Reasonable Doubt photoshoot without Hov’s permission.
“He thinks Roc-A-Fella Records is his—it is ours—and he’s doing all this on Roc-A-Fella’s behalf,” said Dash. “He’s got ‘only one man to eat’ syndrome and ‘everybody else got to work for him’ syndrome and ‘kiss the ring and we’re gonna mess up his reputation’ syndrome if you look under the hood. It continues to happen.”
JAY-Z offered Dash $1.5 million for Dash’s third of Reasonable Doubt. However, Dash declined the offer. “Jay himself tried to buy my third and it was a crackhead deal. He offered me like I was Pookie or something from New Jack City.”
“That’s what corporate always does to the independent guy,” he continued. “It’s a case of corporate versus independent and how they try to bully me — but they are trying to bully the wrong one.”
It’s official! Ashanti and Nelly are expecting their first child together.
The songstress confirmed to ESSENCE, saying, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation. Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
In addition to the news, the couple has announced their partnership as co-owners of Proov, alongside founder Amy Beckley, PhD. Proov is a pioneering diagnostics company that offers affordable at-home tests designed to aid couples in their conception journey, providing valuable insights and support without breaking the bank. These medical-grade tests illuminate potential obstacles to conception, empowering individuals on their path to parenthood.
Congratulations to Ashanti who is expecting her first child with Nelly.
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This new addition will mark Ashanti’s first child and Nelly’s third. The “Hot in Herre” rapper is also a father to his adult children, Chanelle, 29, and Cornell Haynes III, 24, from a previous relationship. Nelly also adopted his late sister Jackie Donahue’s children, Shawn and Sydney Thomas, after her passing from leukemia in 2005.
Ashanti shared her pregnancy announcement on Instagram through a heartwarming video that included a moment with her mother, Tina Douglas. In the clip, Ashanti is seen preparing for a show, and her mother, acting as her timekeeper, asks how much time she needs to get ready. After being asked twice, Ashanti emerges from behind the curtains and responds, “I’ma need about nine months,” leaving Tina pleasantly surprised by the joyous news.
NBA YoungBoy, also known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, has found himself in legal trouble once again as he was apprehended on Tuesday, Apr. 16, in Utah. The charges against him span a range of offenses, from identity fraud and forgery to multiple drug-related charges.
According to records from the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, the charges, which originated from his hometown in Louisiana, include patterns of unlawful activity, attempts to obtain drugs, identity fraud, forgery, possession of controlled substances, and possession of a dangerous weapon. At the time of his arrest, NBA YoungBoy, born Kentrell Gaulden, was under house arrest in Utah.
In October 2022, YoungBoy Never Broke Again was granted bond by Louisiana Chief U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick after being arrested in March 2022. He had been placed in FBI custody due to an outstanding warrant related to drug and weapons charges from a September 2020 arrest in Baton Rouge, where he was filming a music video.
Last month, NBA YoungBoy released his seventh studio project, titled “Compliments Of Gravedigger Mountain,” featuring 13 tracks. Notably, this marks his thirteenth project in the past two years alone.
Gunna has announced the release of his new album, “One of Wun.”
The cover art, created by Calvin Clausell Jr. with creative direction by Spike Jordan of The Genius Club and art direction/design by Tal Midyan, was unveiled to accompany the announcement on socials. While no release date has been specified, the album is now available for pre-order, including physical copies.
The album will be distributed by Young Stoner Records/300 Entertainment.
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