Dame Dash went viral again after he shared some new thoughts on Reasonable Doubt, revisiting the legacy of Jay-Z’s debut album during a recent interview on The Art of Dialogue.
The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder challenged the project’s reputation, focusing on its early commercial results. “Reasonable Doubt doesn’t sell s–t,” Dash said. “Why do you think I gave it away? Nobody made no money off that, that s–t barely went gold.”
He also questioned how the album connects with audiences today.
“Nobody gives a f–k about Reasonable Doubt other than the people that were there,” he continued. “Ask some kid about Reasonable Doubt… they’ll be like, ‘Nobody cares about Jay-Z as a rapper.’”
Dash’s connection to Jay-Z stretches back decades. The two helped build Roc-A-Fella Records in the 1990s alongside Kareem Burke, launching Jay-Z’s career and releasing his first album. Their relationship later changed as business disputes and public disagreements surfaced, and Dash was essentially forced off the label.
Dame Dash says no one cares about Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt:
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) April 30, 2026
“That s**t barely went gold”
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Dash Ebelives Kanye West is a better artist.
“Kanye destroys Jay,” said Dash. “It’s not even the same class. You know what I mean? As far as artistry goes and being creative and all the verticals that are stimulated, and the people — no one wants to dress like — Jay can’t do a clothing line. Kanye has a movement, he’s unstoppable. Kanye don’t need nobody to fill an arena. You know, homeboy needs friends. This n—a just stands up there and just, he don’t even have to rap. He just does listening sessions in a stadium.”
He added, “Kanye is different and he’s bipolar…He’s pure art. The world should be so grateful for Kanye’s presence because he keeps things so interesting. The world would be so boring without Kanye. It’s like Van Gogh. Like any minute he could cut his ear off while he’s painting, but it’s always art. Kanye is an artist. Jay’s not an artist…I would say Jay’s just more of a — he’s cunning, and he doesn’t mind playing with the devil.”