Beanie Sigel Calls Dame Dash The "Malcolm X Of Hip Hop"

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On the Set of "State Property 2" - March 12, 2004
Damon Dash and Beanie Sigel during On the Set of "State Property 2" - March 12, 2004 in Yonkers, New York, United States. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic)
Beans and Freeway were asked to describe Dame in one word.

Roc-a-Fella's impact on Hip Hop is unmatched, and Beanie Sigel is giving credit to Dame Dash. The label was created by Jay-Z, Kareem Burke, and Dash, and while the latter has been plagued with controversies, Sigel still honors him as a visionary.

Sigel and Freeway recently visited the Personal Party Podcast and were asked to describe Dame. Freeway opened things up by calling Dash "loyal." He added, "To us. He used to go hard for us."

On the Set of "State Property 2" - March 12, 2004
Beanie Sigel and Damon Dash during On the Set of "State Property 2" - March 12, 2004 in Yonkers, New York, United States. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic)
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"Dame went hard for everybody," Sigel added. "Damn. Dame was like the—Dame would be like the Malcolm X of Hip Hop." Everyone in the room agreed.

"No bullsh*t," he further said. "'Cause I’m trying to think of one word. Like, you can’t describe Dame with one word. But when I see Dame, he like X. He like Malcolm, he like [a leader]."

Sigel added that Dash wouldn't be seen as saying the right things, but his message was important. Then, over on Dame's Instagram, the legendary music executive shared the clip of his former artists' praise.

Kingdome Basketball Tournament Championship Finals
NEW YORK - AUGUST 19: (L-R) Roc-A-Fella CEO Kareem "Hoffa" Biggs, artist Beanie Sigel and CEO Damon Dash attend the Kingdome basketball tournament championship finals August 19, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
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Dame Dash has always been a fiery personality in Hip Hop, but his career spans far outside of music. He's also found success in the art world, investing in businesses, starting his own streaming service, producing films, and even starring in Growing Up Hip Hop.

Because of his outspoken nature, Dame often finds himself in the middle of debates. Nevertheless, the Philly rappers have nothing but respect and admiration for their longtime friend.

See more from Beanie Sigel and Freeway on the Personal Party Podcast below.

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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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