Damon Dash, the former Roc-A-Fella Records executive, recently expressed his disappointment with rap stars like Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y, and Stalley for allegedly abandoning his vision of leading the next generation of rap stars into independence. According to Dash, these artists signed with major labels behind his back, despite his efforts to nurture their careers.
Key Takeaway
Stalley has denied Damon Dash’s claims of expressing regrets about signing with a major label and emphasized his commitment to an independent career.
Stalley’s Response to Damon Dash
Stalley, one of the artists mentioned by Dash, has refuted Dash’s claims. He clarified that there was no legally binding agreement with Dash and even had to cover his own expenses for music video shoots. Stalley also addressed Dash’s mispronunciation of his name and denied expressing any regrets about signing with Atlantic Records during an alleged encounter at the airport. Stalley emphasized that his focus remains on his independent career, as evidenced by his recent collaboration with NBA All-Star Kevin Durant on “Scared Money.”
