Damon Dash is staring down a $4 million court loss and some are asking if Kanye West will come to the rescue of the man who once believed in him.
Damon Dash Facing $4M Judgment as Questions Swirl Around Kanye West’s Loyalty
Damon Dash is staring down a massive $4 million legal judgment tied to a failed film project. And he’s reportedly considering bankruptcy as a possible escape route.
According to multiple sources, the Roc-A-Fella co-founder is now weighing whether to file for bankruptcy to avoid paying the hefty sum. Whether that legal maneuver will work remains to be seen, but it’s clear the situation is spiraling fast.
The financial fallout has sparked a bigger question in Hip-Hop circles: Will Kanye West step in to help the man who gave him his first big break?
Back when no one wanted to bet on Kanye West as a rapper, it was Dash who took the leap of faith. He signed a young West to Roc-A-Fella when others reportedly laughed him out the room. That decision helped launch one of the craziest—and most successful—artists in modern music.
Now, Dash is in crisis and West still sitting on a fortune (despite his own controversies and financial swings). Some are wondering if West might return the favor. So far, there’s been no sign of support from the Vultures architect.
Complicating things further is the current tension between Kanye and JAY-Z—Dash’s longtime nemesis and Roc-A-Fella co-founder. West recently made headlines for blasting J. Cole’s record label, saying, “I hate the people that signed J. Cole,” which fans interpreted as a shot at JAY-Z himself.
That comment could be read as a subtle good look for Dame. I see it as such, at least.
To add another layer of confusion, Kanye West’s Donda 2 album disappeared from Spotify and other DSPs shortly after its release. While reports suggest that a producer involved in the project may be threatening legal action over unpaid royalties, nothing’s been confirmed. He definitely had a roll in the disappearing album.
So, will Kanye help Damon Dash out of this $4 million mess? That’s the million-dollar question. But if recent behavior is any indication, Kanye West seems more concerned with his own ventures than extending a lifeline to old friends.
For now, Dash is left trying to figure out how to dig himself out…but maybe Yeezus himself will perform a summer miracle.
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