Damon Dash is an American entrepreneur, record executive, and film producer. He is best known as the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records and the clothing line Rocawear.
Damon Dash Bio
Damon Anthony Dash was born on May 3, 1971, in New York City, USA. Not much is known about Dash with regards to his parents, childhood and educational background. However, we know he was raised by a single mother. His father was an absentee dad which further mounted pressure on him aside having to deal with a Type 1 Diabetes.
At age 15, Dash lost his mother to an asthma attack. Having no one to depend on, he started sweeping floors of a local barbershop and sold newspapers in order to buy sneakers and shirts as a teenager.
Dash began his career in the music industry as a manager for the hip-hop group Original Flavor. He later co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke in 1995. The label quickly became one of the most successful hip-hop labels in the world, releasing albums by Jay-Z, Kanye West, and The Diplomats.
After the label’s sale to Def Jam Recordings for $10 million in 2004, Dash’s relationship with Jay-Z turned sour.
A Look Back at the Glory Days
Damon Dash’s success story began with Roc-A-Fella Records, a label he co-founded in 1995. This label was instrumental in shaping the careers of artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Cam’ron. Beyond the music industry, Dash also expanded into fashion, co-founding the Rocawear clothing line with Jay-Z, which eventually became a highly lucrative venture.
Dash’s business acumen during these years was undeniable. He organized massive tours and managed high-profile artists, ensuring that his ventures were not just successful but culturally significant. At his peak, Dash’s net worth reflected his hard work and influence, reaching an impressive $50 million.
Damon Dash Net Worth
Damon Dash’s net worth is estimated to be quite low, between $100,000 and $1 million as of 2024. Dash’s financial decline has been attributed to several factors, including costly legal battles, unpaid taxes, failed business ventures, and child support obligations.
In 2015, Dash filed for bankruptcy after failing to repay a $10 million loan. In recent years, Dash has even petitioned the court to reduce his child support payments, claiming that his income had dwindled to less than $6,000 per year.
Damon Dash Wife
As of 2023, Damon Dash is not married. However, he has been married twice in the past. His first wife was Linda Williams, with whom he had a son, Dame “Boogie” Dash, in 1991. They divorced in 1996.
His second wife was fashion designer Rachel Roy, whom he married in 2005. They had two daughters together, Ava Dash (born 1999) and Tallulah Dash (born 2008). They divorced in 2009.
Damon Dash Kids
Damon Dash has five children, 2 boys and 3 girls.
Names of Damon Dash children and their mothers
| Name | Birth Year Birth Year | Mother |
| Dame ‘Boogie’ Dash | Nov, 28, 1991 | Linda Williams |
| Ava Dash | Dec. 7, 1999 | Rachel Roy |
| Tallulah Dash | May 4, 2008 | Rachel Roy |
| Lucky Dash | 2004 | Cindy Morales |
| Dusko Dash | Nov. 14, 2020 | Raquel Horn |
Boogie Dash is a reality TV star who has appeared on the show Growing Up Hip Hop. Ava Dash and Tallulah Dash are both aspiring models and actresses. Lucky Dash is a student and athlete. Dusko Dash is too young to have any public interests yet.
Dash is a devoted father and often posts about his children on social media.
