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Cam'ron and Dame Dash had a close relationship for decades, which many believed played a role in the downfall of Roc-A-Fella Records. So when OG Hip-Hop executive Steve Stoute laid the blame for the Roc's breakup squarely on Dame's shoulders, Cam and Mase came to the defense of Jay-Z's former business partner.
In a recent interview with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay, Steve Stoute suggested that Jay-Z got over Dame Dash's “crazy” antics while working together in Roc-A-Fella and wanted to pursue bigger and better things. Disagreeing with Stoute's perspective on the matter, Cam'ron and Mase stood up for Dame on their show, It is what it is. Cam and Mase talked about how Dame put a lot of people in a position to win in life and even inspired Cam to take his career more seriously than he was at the time.
After Mase reminded everyone that Dame gave many Harlemites jobs in the music industry, Cam called out. “Oh, absolutely. It's a bunch of people outside of me that are still in prominent positions now,” Cam said.
“Dame is being perceived the wrong way because of his attitude. He is very arrogant but he is very smart. But the thing is, Dame is going to do what works for Dame and at that point you have to accept him,” Cam said. “You either love him or hate him for who he is because he doesn't change, and he's been able to build $100 million companies — not just one, but several,” the “Oh Boy” rapper continued.
“And some people are never going to see $100 million in their lifetime, so I think he's capable of doing anything in the world. But sometimes for me, for Cam, the way he presents himself to other people is a turn off. It's an acquired taste, pause.”
Dame for his part did not take kindly to Steve Stoute's take on the Roc's decline. He took to IG to express his feelings on the matter, posting a clip of Stoute's interview with the caption, “This is why I had to cheat. @stevestoute a few years ago…because he's always talking about other people's business, good thing I've evolved #stay tuned”
Steve Stoute got slapped by Dame Dash and Diddy (allegedly) on separate occasions?! This man needs to stop messing with dudes who got the letter 'D' in their names or something.
What do you think about the situation? Was it Dame's fault that Roc-A-Fella broke up? Should Stoute throw in his 2 cents on the matter? Let us know in the comments section below.