It’s easy to laugh when someone stumbles, but what does that say about us when we do? Recently, Dame Dash has become a target for mockery due to his financial troubles, but let’s remember who we’re talking about here.
Dame, alongside Jay-Z and Biggs, co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records and laid the foundation for one of our most iconic music empires.
Dame Dash isn’t just a businessman. He’s a legend.
In a world where everyone is eager to be their own boss, Dash’s words from a past interview still resonate powerfully. He made it clear that being a boss isn’t about having a title. It’s about ownership. “You’re only the boss if you put up your own money. If you don’t put up your own money, I don’t care how much somebody gives you. You’re nothing but a supervisor,” Dash said. His point is simple but profound: true power comes from what you own, not what you manage for someone else.
Yet, despite his contributions and wisdom, Dash has been blackballed and betrayed, often by those who once benefited from his vision and drive. He built something monumental from nothing and helped countless others rise with him. He wasn’t just about making money. Dame was about creating opportunities, building wealth for others, and setting a blueprint many have tried to follow.
Now, as he faces financial challenges, people have forgotten his legacy. But why? Is it because they’ve bought into the narrative that Dash is too bold, too outspoken? Or is it because it’s easier to tear down a person who dares to stand tall in a world that loves to see Black men fail?
We shouldn’t be making fun of Dame for his financial issues. That is not to say that you can’t learn from his financial problems, but making fun of him makes no sense when you understand what he is trying to tell Black people about ownership.
Even if you do not like his tone or “attitude,” we should recognize the systemic obstacles that often ensnare those who try to break the mold. Financial struggles don’t diminish his impact. If anything, they highlight the challenges of being a trailblazer in an unforgiving industry. Dame Dash didn’t just work for a paycheck. He built something that many are still profiting from today. He is a legend, and we should treat him like one.
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