Dame Dash Believes Kanye West Is "Our New Michael Jackson"

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He also said that when he helped bring Ye onto Roc-a-Fella, "he wasn't that bold back then."

The world is tapping into the rise of Kanye West thanks to the jeen-yuhs docuseries and it has been an eye-opening experience for even the most dedicated fans of the Rap mogul. West has been the subject of ongoing controversies throughout his career, but in recent years, his outspoken nature has caused a ruckus, especially on social media.

However, regardless of what someone may think of his antics, West's impact in the industry is undeniable. He has been a prolific figure in both the music and fashion industries, and jeen-yuhs gives the public an angle of his creativity during the launch of his career. It was during that time that Dame Dash and Jay-Z brought West over to Roc-a-Fella Records, and now, Dash reflects on West's fame with The Jasmine Brand.

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"I was the guy who always ran around with a camera 'cause I knew that these moments were priceless, it was just a matter of when it was time," said Dame. "So, I was glad that they actually took that advice and did that, or at least followed the example. I got a lotta footage, but it's just the time, it's always about the times. I think this is the right time for that."

Dame called West "our new Michael Jackson," adding, "whether that's negative or positive, but that's just what it is." It isn't something that Dash was expecting from West, but he explained his comparison, saying that "every move he makes, everybody's paying attention to."

"He triggers the world," said Dame. When asked if that was a quality that he saw in West earlier on his career, Dash answered that is wasn't. "He wasn't that bold back then," he added. "But he always was very confident." Dash then went on to speak about his own impact, listing off his "firsts" in the industry.

Check it out below and let us know if you agree that Kanye West is this generation's Michael Jackson.



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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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