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 NationDamon 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
My work combines:
My work combines:
Entrepreneurship
Music
Accomplishing Goals
Hurdles
Challenges I Overcame
Learning Issues
Interviewed By
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.
