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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Damon Dash Could Go To Prison If He Doesn't Comply With Court Orders, Warns Judge
Damon Dash, the outspoken music mogul and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, is facing serious legal consequences as he continues to defy court orders in an ongoing lawsuit. A federal judge has warned that if Dash and his company, Poppington LLC, fail to comply with court-mandated discovery demands by May 9, he could be held in contempt and a bench warrant may be issued for his arrest, potentially resulting in jail time. According to AllHipHop, the court's frustration with Dash has reached a breaking point. The ultimatum comes amid Dash's ongoing legal dispute with filmmaker Josh Webber over the 2019 movie Dear Frank. Dash was originally involved in the film's production, but was later removed from the project due to alleged unprofessionalism and erratic behavior. Following his ouster, Dash continued to promote the film as his own, leading to a lawsuit from Webber and his team. Dash ultimately lost the case, and the court ordered him to pay damages. However, Dash's legal troubles have only deepened since the judgment. His attorneys recently filed a motion to withdraw from the case, citing their inability to persuade him to comply with the court's orders. Specifically, Dash has refused to turn over records of his assets as required, telling his legal team that doing so would be 'futile' and insisting that they 'wait for the bankruptcy process' to resolve the issue. The judge's warning signals that patience is wearing thin and that Dash's noncompliance is being taken seriously. If he fails to act by the May 9 deadline, he could be forced into court by warrant and potentially face incarceration for contempt. Once hailed as a trailblazing entrepreneur and cultural tastemaker, Dash's legal entanglements continue to overshadow his past successes. With time running out, the once high-flying executive may now find himself behind bars if he doesn't heed the court's demands. More from Damon Dash's Lawyers Withdraw From Representation Amid Bankruptcy And $4 Million Legal Battle With Filmmaker Damon Dash In Danger Of Losing Ownership Of 'State Property' Film At Auction Dame Dash Ordered To Pay $4M In Defamation Lawsuit
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Damon Dash's Lawyers Withdraw From Representation Amid Bankruptcy And $4 Million Legal Battle With Filmmaker
Damon Dash could have a tough journey ahead. His lawyers have withdrawn from representing him amid his $4 million legal battle with filmmaker Josh Webber, and as he prepares to file for bankruptcy. AllHipHop obtained court documents showing that Dame's attorneys submitted paperwork to the U.S. District Court on Monday (April 28) expressing their desire to step away, explaining that the music executive refused to 'cooperate with court-ordered asset disclosure.' They also claimed that Dash told them that 'responding would be futile' because he was filing for bankruptcy, and everyone should wait for that process to play out. Further, they stated that representing the 53-year-old entrepreneur has been a frustrating experience due to his lack of communication and how he conducts himself in matters unrelated to the case. They ultimately requested a 30-day pause in all proceedings so Dame could find new attorneys and put the finishing touches on his bankruptcy filing. Damon Dash has been in a legal battle with Josh Webber for a few years now over the film Dear Frank. Webber filed a defamation lawsuit against Dash in 2019, explaining how he was hired to co-direct Dear Frank in 2016 and was fired two years later for being under the influence on set. Webber claims that the Roc-A-Fella co-founder went on to pitch the film to multiple networks under a new title, The List, changing to name so that his former collaborator wouldn't catch on to him taking the film idea somewhere else. Webber doubled back in 2024, citing more current defamatory comments from Dash from his appearances on Earn Your Leisure. 'I had a judgment,' he said. 'And I knew this d**khead Chris Brown (pause) and Josh Webber […] I went through four trials with the same lawyer… What I lost was defamation because these guys trigger me and steal my sh*t… you think there is freedom of speech, it's really not.' Webber claimed that Dash publicly slandering him caused him to lose out on a $4 million gig to direct and produce a movie starring Billy Bob Thornton and Scott Eastwood. Webber scored a big win last month when Dash was ordered to pay him $4 million in a default judgment after losing the defamation lawsuit, a major increase from the $805,000 he was ordered to pay in 2022. Earlier this year, he suggested that Dash auction his valuables, such as his engagement ring, to cover what he owed. This was after Dame had already auctioned his one-third of ownership in Roc-A-Fella. More from Damon Dash In Danger Of Losing Ownership Of 'State Property' Film At Auction Tasha K Granted $3.9M Payment Plan To Pay Cardi B After Filing Bankruptcy Dame Dash Accused Of Multiple Court Violations Amid Latest Lawsuit Loss
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Dame Dash Ordered To Pay $4M In Defamation Lawsuit
Damon Dash has hit a major legal setback. The former Roc-A-Fella executive has been ordered to pay a $4 million default judgment after he lost a defamation lawsuit from Josh Webber, per TMZ. The suit was previously filed in April 2024, with Webber claiming that, due to Dash's alleged defamatory comments, he lost out on potential business totaling $4 million in a producing and directing job. Webber pointed to Dash's comments he made on the Earn Your Leisure podcast, with the mogul claiming that Josh 'stole' from him regarding a long-standing dispute surrounding the film, Dear Frank. In the YouTube video, Dash explained his situation to the podcast hosts, saying, 'I had a judgment. And I knew this dickhead Chris Brown (pause) and Josh Webber (pause) and Muddy Waters… Chris Brown the lawyer,' Dash specified…'I went through four trials with the same lawyer… What I lost was defamation because these guys trigger me and steal my sh*t… you think there is freedom of speech, it's really not,' he said at the time. Due to these comments, Webber's suit claimed that a gig to direct a film starring Billy Bob Thornton and Scott Eastwood was stalled and then eventually lost, and that Dash should have to compensate for that loss. According to the suit initially filed in 2019, Dash was hired to help co-direct Dear Frank in 2016. However, two years later, the businessman was fired from the film for being inebriated on set. After Dash's firing, Webber claims the mogul then pitched Dear Frank to networks, including BET, under the title, The List, to avoid Webber catching on that he was taking the film idea elsewhere. In early 2025, Josh Webber requested that Dame auction off some of his valuables, such as his engagement ring, to cover all his debts. And with this new judgement, Webber may be looking to double back on this request. More from Dame Dash Accused Of Multiple Court Violations Amid Latest Lawsuit Loss Cam'ron Details How Dame Dash Mismanaged His Money Over The Years Dame Dash Likens JAY-Z To This Batman Villain: "He's Ruthless Like That"
Express Tribune
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Damon Dash hit with $4 million judgment in defamation lawsuit from filmmaker Josh Webber
Damon Dash, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, has been ordered to pay $4 million in a defamation lawsuit filed by filmmaker Josh Webber. As per TMZ, the hefty judgment comes after Dash failed to comply with court orders, skipping mandatory mediation sessions and not submitting required pre-trial documents. These violations led to the California judge's decision, which found Dash at fault for the damage caused to Webber's reputation. The legal dispute stems from Dash's comments on the 'Earn Your Leisure' podcast in March 2024, where he accused Webber of theft and insulted him with derogatory remarks. Dash alleged that Webber and attorney Chris Brown 'trigger me and steal my s###,' which Webber claims caused him to lose a lucrative $4 million movie deal. Webber was set to direct and produce a film starring Billy Bob Thornton, but Dash's inflammatory remarks, which gained widespread attention, reportedly torched the opportunity. The legal drama is rooted in a previous legal battle between Dash and Webber over the film Dear Frank, which had a damaging outcome for Dash. He was ordered to pay Webber and other producers over $800,000 in a separate case. Webber argued that Dash's comments, which garnered significant online attention, led to a significant loss of reputation and business opportunities. Dash, known for his outspoken nature, suggested in his podcast appearance that his freedom of speech was being unfairly targeted. Despite his claims, the court ruled against him, and Webber's legal team has requested that Dash's engagement ring be auctioned off to help satisfy the judgment. The $4 million judgment adds to Dash's growing list of financial and legal troubles, leaving him with the daunting task of settling the amount or risking further personal losses.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Dame Dash Accused Of Multiple Court Violations Amid Latest Lawsuit Loss
Damon Dash's legal issues continue to mount, as the executive and entrepreneur has been accused of violating various court orders stemming from an ongoing lawsuit. According to court documents filed on Tuesday (Feb. 18), Judge John F. Walter claims that Dash, who has been sued by filmmaker Josh Webber, was in violation of 'the courts orders' regarding the case. Dash is cited as ignoring Judge Walter's aforementioned orders on numerous occasions, including failure to schedule mediation with the plaintiff, as well as not submitting pre-trial documents. In response to Dash's incompliance, Judge Walters has now issued a default judgement in Webber's favor, who has to submit evidence of any and all damages that incurred as a result of Dash's statements and the lawsuit itself by March 3. The lawsuit is one of multiple filings that Webber has made against Dash. The latest judgement against Dash stems from comments the former Roc-A-Fella Records CEO made after Webber was awarded a judgement in a copyright infringement and defamation lawsuit related to the 2019 film Dear Frank. In 2022, during an appearance with Earn Your Leisure, Dash alleged that Webber 'stole' the film from him, even though the court already ruled in Webber's favor. 'I had a judgment. And I knew this dickhead Chris Brown (pause) and Josh Webber (pause) and Muddy Waters… Chris Brown the lawyer,' Dash specified. 'I went through four trials with the same lawyer… What I lost was defamation because these guys trigger me and steal my sh*t… you think there is freedom of speech, it's really not…' he said at the time. According to Webber, Dash's comments led to him missing out on a $4 million gig to direct a film starring Billy Bob Thornton and Scott Eastwood, which mirrors the amount the Canadian is seeking in damages. Josh Webber's quest to receive payment from Dash hasn't gone as smoothly as seemingly expected, causing Webber to request that Dash's company, Poppington, LLC, and/or copyrights to films he produced be handed over to United States Marshals on his behalf. Earlier this year, the filmmaker also made a filing requesting Dash's engagement ring to be auctioned off to cover his remaining debts to him. More from Cam'ron Details How Dame Dash Mismanaged His Money Over The Years Dame Dash Likens JAY-Z To This Batman Villain: "He's Ruthless Like That" N.O.R.E. Calls Dame Dash A "Lame Chatty Patty" After His Remarks About 'Drink Champs'
