Damon Dash

Damon Dash

Hip-Hop Mogul


Roc-A-Fella Records

New York, NY USA


Don't expect anyone to give you anything. If you really believe in something, then fight for it...Don't let anybody tell you anything different.

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By Roadtrip Nation

Damon Dash

Milestones

My road in life has been direct.
Was primed to be a businessman from a young age, when he'd always introduce himself as "Damon Dash."
Says his fellow high school students would've voted him "Least Likely to Succeed," but he always knew he would be rich.
Never wanted a boss, never wanted to work for anyone but himself.
Always equated money with success because in Harlem, where he grew up, you needed money to get respect.
Lost his mother at age 15, but says that pain and loss of a safety net made him become fearless.
Still doesn't feel successful, because now he constantly meets people he considers much more successful than he is.
Says "school is great," but also preaches the value of experience: "If you know what you want to do, you have to go live it."
Believes in karma; says always be honest, always have a good intent, and never expect anyone to hand anything to you.
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Career

Hip-Hop Mogul

I'm an entrepreneur and Jay-Z's former manager and business partner at Roc-a-Fella Records.

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Entrepreneurship
Music
Accomplishing Goals

Hurdles

Challenges I Overcame

Learning Issues

Interviewed By

New York City - Philadelphia

New York City - Philadelphia

The Canadian team reaches New York City where they interview Damon Dash, hip hop mogul and entrepreneur. Next they interview Ray Kelly, NYPD police commissioner. The team also has the opportunity of meeting with Richard Meir, architect of the Getty museum. The team heads back to Philadelphia to interview Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson, drummer for The Roots.