What’s Happening With Dame Dash’s Shares of Roc-A-Fella?

 

Jay-Z is staking legal claim to the master recordings of his iconic debut album ... and it's a "buyer beware" notice, of sorts, to anyone getting ready to drop more than $1 million to buy Damon Dash's share of Roc-A-Fella Records.

Jay's attorneys just made a legal filing that might normally fly under the radar, but here's why it's suddenly very relevant. As we first reported, Dame's third of Roc-A-Fella is going up for auction later this month, and the label's only real asset is Jay-Z's 1996 album, "Reasonable Doubt."

Will Drake Buy Dame Dash's Share of Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt Album?

 

Lupe Fiasco thinks Drake should buy Damon Dash's share of Jay-Z's debut studio album Reasonable Doubt after the music executive announced he was taking offers for it.

On Friday, the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder hopped on Instagram with a post announcing he was selling his one-third share of Hov's freshman effort and explained he was only entertaining serious inquiries. "This shit is for sale 1/3 … only real inquiries only," he wrote under a picture of the album cover.

Can Rap Music Be Positive?

 

Many rap artists use their lyrics to comment on social and political issues, raising awareness about topics such as inequality, racism, poverty, and injustice. Many don't. 70 percent of Americans believed that rap had an overall negative impact on society.

Rap music, in-spite of the negativity and controversy that often surrounds it, can have a positive influence on listeners and expand their consciousness.It can reduce depression and anxiety, improve emotional expression, expand communication and interpersonal skills, and potentially lift one's self-esteem.

Major Myjah signs deal with Roc Nation

 

Major Myjah, son of dancehall stalwart Bounty Killer, scores big in the R&B and hip-hop markets. Grammy Award-winning songwriter and singer  Major Myjah continues to count his blessings as he was recently signed to Jay Z's Roc Nation.

Major Myjah, who is the son of dancehall icon Bounty Killer, said that he is prepared to work hard to continue achieving "major milestones".

Mohammed Kudus is not joining Jay Z's Roc Nation

 

Former Ghana Football Association(GFA) spokesperson, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has rubbished reports about Mohammed Kudus joining American rapper Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports agency. Sannie Daara, in a tweet, indicated that the Ghanaian is represented by his family and has no intention of changing his representatives.

Judge Orders Dame Dash to Sell Roc-A-Fella Shares

 

A New York judge has reportedly ordered Dame Dash to sell his shares in Roc-A-Fella to pay a $823,000 judgment to movie producer Josh Weber. 

This comes after Dame sued Weber for defamation and copyright infringement from a dispute over the 2016 film "Dear Frank." Dash was fired as the film's producer, and he claimed that Weber was trying to sell the film independently under the new title, "The List." This led to Dash's lawsuit against Weber, which he ultimately lost and was ordered to pay the six-figure judgment.

Jay-Z's 2024 Grammys Acceptance Speech

 

Jay-Z used his time on stage to shout out his wife’s 33 Grammy victories and question why she hasn’t won one of the Grammys’ highest honors.

How Roc Nation Changed the Superbowl

 

The NFL recently announced that eight-time Grammy Award winning singer Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show. This show will mark the fifth year that Roc Nation has collaborated with the NFL as their Live Music Entertainment Strategists. The partnership was created to nurture and strengthen community through music, and is part of the NFL’s Inspire Change program.

Top 5 Most Jay-Z’s Controversial Moments

 

There have been multiple instances in Jay-Z’s career where he has made headlines for the wrong reasons, either with fans, other rappers, in-laws, or even his wife.

Below, we’ve listed out the top five most controversial moments Hov has endured, ranking them from least significant to most.

Jay-Z Expands Roc Nation Sports Into Brazil

The rap mogul’s sports management company reportedly bought Brazilian soccer agency TFM, the home of several of the nation’s biggest talents, including Vinicius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli and Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa.

Did Jay-Z Start Roc-a-Fella and LOX Beef?

 

Vlad asked Beanie Sigel if he remembers how the beef between Roc-A-Fella and The Lox started. Beanie explained that there were subliminal shots being thrown from both sides. He went on to point out the remix of R. Kelly's "Fiesta," which featured The Lox, as a catalyst in the beef.

Did Roc-A-Fella Bring Air Force 1's Into Hip-Hop?

 

Roc-A-Fella co-founder Kareem "Biggs" Burke joins us to discuss the return of his label's famous Nike Air Force 1 collab, hip-hop's influence on sneaker culture, and his thoughts on shoe deals for Jay-Z, Drake, Kanye West, and Justin Timberlake.

Do You Think DMX and 50 Cent is Bigger a Bigger Artist Than Jay-Z?

 

Spice 1 agrees with Big Gipp that 50 Cent and DMX were bigger than Jay-Z. Jay-Z is considered the Hip-Hop G.O.A.T by many due to his ability, accolades, and longevity. Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp recently disputed that notion, stating 50 Cent and DMX were both bigger than Hov in their primes.

Do You Think DMX and 50 Cent is Bigger a Bigger Artist Than Jay-Z?

Things You Didn't Know About Roc Nation

 

In this Alux.com video they'll try to answer the following questions:

What is Roc Nation?

Who founded Roc Nation?

Who owns Roc Nation?

Rihanna Seen Crying Throwing Up Roc Nation

 

Rihanna not only threw up Roc Nation, but she was also seen crying. Want to know why? Well hold on, we'll get into that.

To break it down, Rihanna just had one great performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Glendale, Arizona. But why was she crying? The real reason made me want to cry when I realized it.

Quality Control Records or Roc-A-Fella Records?

 

Both Quality Control Records and Roc-A-Fella Records carry a shelf of hits under their belt. Roc Nation today is a force no-one can control, while Quality Control has just been sold for $300 million.

Now Celebrity Match Up want to know what record label would you choose out of Quality Control Records or Roc-A-Fella Records? Comment your answers below!

Everybody Wanted to Be Apart Of Roc-A-Fella Records, Did You?

 

If you watched the rise of Jay-Z, Roc-A-Fella, and all its members at that time, then you know what this post is about. Rap beef has expanded from its Hip Hop roots into the entire culture. 

Did you want to be apart of Roc-A-Fella Records? Did you throw up Tha Roc?

Jay-Z in Bid for NYC Casino Company

 

SL Green and Caesars Entertainment have a glam new partner in their hoped-for Times Square casino — Brooklyn-born billionaire rapper and entertainment impresario Jay-Z and his Roc Nation, Realty Check has learned.

Although details have yet to be spelled out, Jay-Z and his team are expected to oversee entertainment programming at 1515 Broadway and at other SL Green properties at the “Crossroads of the World.” The city’s largest commercial landlord, SLG has interests in six Times Square properties with a total of more than four million square feet.

Juelz Santana Talks Cam'ron and Rocafella Records

 

Juelz Santana talks about sticking with his mentor, Cam'ron, during his trying times with Epic Records, while they were laying down the groundwork for The Diplomats. From there, he talks about Cam'ron signing with Roc-A-Fella Records and the impact that the signing had on their crew before talking about one of Cam'ron's biggest hits, "Oh Boy," and how that record helped introduce him to the mainstream.

Jay-Z Sues Bacardi

 

Jay-Z has reportedly sued Bacardi to gain financial transparency in his partnership with the company. 

SC Liquor has reportedly demanded total financial transparency from Bacardi about the partnership with D’Usse, in which Jay-Z and Bacardi are equal partners. The two have been in business since 2011, and Jay-Z is reportedly asking for all the records, locations of the warehouses storing D’Usse liquor barrels, accessories, and bottles. Additionally, SC Liquor is requesting information related to the inventory process and physical inventory.