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Dame Dash Stands By JAY-Z Amid Diddy’s Controversy

BY JO Mensah October 1, 2024 6:34 AM EDT
Jay-Z and Dame Dash
Jay-Z and Dame Dash Photo source: Instagram/@jayzofficial, @damedash

Dame Dash has publicly backed JAY-Z as scrutiny surrounds the latter’s relationship with Diddy, who faces serious allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering.

Dash, a co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, expressed his concerns during a recent appearance on his America Nu Network, emphasizing his hope that JAY-Z remains uninvolved in Diddy’s legal troubles.

Dash, who has a complex history with both JAY-Z and Diddy, conveyed his disbelief over the allegations against Diddy. He remarked on the severity of the accusations, stating that he finds it hard to accept that any of them could be true.

Dash expressed his wish that these allegations do not lead to JAY-Z’s involvement in the ongoing investigation. He shared his sentiments candidly, stating that he wouldn’t want to see JAY-Z in a situation that could tarnish his reputation, even amid their ongoing feud.

Despite their disputes, Dame Dash indicated that he still cares for JAY-Z’s well-being and wishes for the best outcome amid troubling news.

He acknowledged that their relationship has been strained, particularly over financial matters, yet insisted that he hopes the worst of Diddy’s actions are behind them. He reflected on the broader implications for the hip-hop community, suggesting that JAY-Z’s involvement in any such controversies would be a significant blow to the genre.

Additionally, Dash reminisced about his own past interactions with Diddy, addressing an infamous photo that surfaced from one of Diddy’s parties. He clarified his attendance at just one gathering in the Hamptons about 20 years ago, stating that it was a harmless event where he and Aaliyah simply enjoyed their time together.

Dash’s remarks sought to distance himself from the allegations surrounding Diddy, emphasizing that nothing inappropriate occurred during that encounter.

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