Damon Dash

Dash (also known as "Dame Dash", born May 3 1971 in New York City, New York) is a label executive; the former CEO and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Roc-a-fella, specializing almost exclusively in hip-hop music, branched out with several spin-off ventures into other fields as well, most notable hip hop fashion (Rocawear Clothing) and film (Dash Films).

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May 3 - 1971 - New York City, New York - Roc-A-Fella Records - Jay-Z - Hip-hop music - Hip hop fashion - Rocawear Clothing - Film - Dash Films

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One of his better known films is The Woodsman starring Kevin Bacon, who plays a pedophile. The film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival.

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The Woodsman - Kevin Bacon - Pedophile - Sundance Film Festival

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In late 2004, Dash sold his interest in Roc-a-Fella to parent company Island Def Jam Records for ten million dollars, and founded the Damon Dash Music Group as a new venture with the senior record company.

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2004 - Island Def Jam Records

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He is the cousin of actress Stacey Dash and dated R&B singer Aaliyah until her death in August 2001.

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Stacey Dash - R&B - Aaliyah - August 2001

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