Dame Dash, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, recently addressed the question of how he became “so broke.” The answer, according to Dash, lies in his relentless pursuit of dreams. “Investing in my dreams,” he said, explaining that when you dream big, you always seem broke. “You’ll have a lot of sh*t, but I don’t have money for anyone else—if that’s what you call broke,” Dash stated in a candid video.
Dash Investing in Dreams
Dash’s supporters were quick to rally behind him. One fan noted, “They gonna hate and be in a worse-off situation. Keep shining, Dame!” Another echoed the sentiment, saying, “He will die knowing he gave this world his all, being able to do what he wants when he wants… that’s freedom.” Even the 85 South Show weighed in, commenting, “Wealthy people broke different than Broke broke, OG.”
The entrepreneur, who described himself as “proud broke” in 2023, emphasized that being broke doesn’t mean having nothing to show for it. “I’ve had to start new companies from scratch, without any money to start with. I’m like a proud broke, but it ain’t broke, because I have things to show for it,” he explained on The CEO Show.
A Different Kind of Wealth
Dash’s financial struggles resurface as he considers selling his share of Roc-A-Fella, which includes ownership of Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt. While the sale has yet to be finalized, Dash hinted at the possibility of selling it for over $10 million, sweetening the deal with an original Roc-A-Fella chain from his neck. However, he confirmed that ownership of Reasonable Doubt will ultimately be given to Jay-Z in 2031.
Despite his financial situation, Dash’s supporters celebrate him as “rich in character,” with one fan cleverly stating, “He isn’t broke, he’s ‘broque.’” As Dash continues to invest in his dreams, it’s clear that his wealth goes beyond just money.