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In recent months, Damon Dash has been making headlines due to a legal dispute over a film project, resulting in an $800,000 judgment against him. This legal battle has kept Dash in the spotlight, most notably fueling a public social media feud with 50 Cent.
Last month, Dash’s 33.3% stake in Roc-A-Fella Inc. and the rights to Reasonable Doubt were auctioned in Manhattan, with a starting bid of $1.2 million. While the specific buyer remains undisclosed, neither Jay-Z nor Dash have commented since the auction, which took place on August 29. Regardless of the purchaser, the full rights to Reasonable Doubt will revert to Jay-Z in 2031.
Meanwhile, rumors have surfaced that Damon Dash is developing a major project centered around Alpo Martinez, one of New York City’s most notorious street figures, second only to John Gotti in infamy. The series is expected to offer a comprehensive, first-hand account of Alpo’s life and legacy.
Given Dash’s own upbringing on the Eastside of Harlem, the project promises an authentic perspective. One key figure already attached to the project is Kevin Chiles, founder of Don Diva Magazine, who previously provided insight into Alpo in a New York Times interview following Martinez’s death three years ago.
There’s rumblings that Sub-0, who witnessed many of Alpo’s most infamous moments, should also be involved. Known for capturing real-time accounts of Alpo’s confrontations with rappers and street figures in the 2020s, Sub-0 could offer unparalleled insight.
Fans can expect an official announcement about Dash’s Alpo Martinez project sometime next year.
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