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Dame Dash, the visionary co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, is taking bold steps to reset his financial future. According to a new report from AllHipHop’s Grouchy Greg Watkins, Dash has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida, a move that could clear the way for him to rebuild without the weight of decades-old obligations.
Court documents show Dash, who listed just $4,350 in personal property, is carrying more than $25 million in debts tied to taxes, child support, and legal judgments. The filing details obligations in New York, New Jersey, and Los Angeles, including $647,000 in unpaid child and spousal support to his ex-wife Rachel Roy and Cindy Morales, as well as a $4 million judgment awarded to filmmaker Josh Webber over the film Dear Frank.
While the numbers may appear daunting, bankruptcy protection allows Dash the opportunity to shed liabilities and reposition himself for new ventures. For a man who once helped architect one of hip-hop’s greatest dynasties, this could serve as the clean slate he needs to stage a major comeback.
Throughout his career, Dash has shown resilience and an ability to reinvent himself, whether in music, fashion, or film. With this filing, he may finally be free from past burdens—setting the stage for a second act that builds on his legacy of innovation and hustle.
Throughout his career, Dash has been known as a bold innovator, helping turn Roc-A-Fella into an empire and later branching into film, fashion, and lifestyle brands. Bankruptcy protection now clears space for him to re-enter the playing field unburdened, with the chance to leverage his influence in areas like independent media, podcasting, and digital platforms—industries built on the very spirit of ownership and independence he’s always championed.
If Roc-A-Fella proved anything, it’s that Dame Dash sees opportunity before others do. This latest chapter may be less about what he’s lost and more about what he’s about to build in a Hip-Hop landscape hungry for new ideas, independence, and visionary leadership.
Dame Dash has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy while facing over $25 million in debt.
— No Jumper (@nojumper) September 5, 2025
The Roc-A-Fella Records cofounder reportedly has no income and just $4,350 in personal property. His belongings include a $500 phone, $2,500 in jewelry, clothing, two firearms and $100 in cash.… pic.twitter.com/bMOzj3tlWv
