In a bubbling pot of hip-hop drama, N.O.R.E. strikes back at Dame Dash after his critique on JAY-Z’s challenges and ‘Drink Champs.’
- Dame Dash, in a recent chat, threw shade at N.O.R.E.’s podcast while discussing JAY-Z’s legal troubles.
- N.O.R.E. responded with sharp words on Instagram, branding Dash ‘Lame’.
- A video rant followed, where N.O.R.E. accused Dash of spreading unnecessary beefs.
- The tension between them revives past conflicts, highlighting deep-seated issues.
In the ever-dramatic world of hip-hop, N.O.R.E., known for his bold demeanor, didn’t hold back when addressing Dame Dash’s recent comments. Dash had questioned whether N.O.R.E.’s podcast ‘Drink Champs’ could help JAY-Z navigate his ongoing legal battles. The dispute began after Dash remarked in a discussion that JAY-Z needed the support of ‘white media’ to maintain his image.
Not missing a beat, N.O.R.E. slammed Dash via Instagram Stories, calling him ‘Lame Dash.’ The witty jab referred to Dame’s cousin, Stacey Dash, who starred in the 1995 movie ‘Clueless.’ The rapper wasn’t just about social media quips, though; he also released a video addressing the issue head-on. N.O.R.E. expressed his frustration, highlighting that he always had time to respond to provocations, unlike others in the industry.
N.O.R.E. sought to clarify that he intended no disrespect towards Dame Dash. Instead, he emphasized the desire to show respect but pointed out that Dash continually targets those around JAY-Z. N.O.R.E. accused Dash of becoming what he once despised—a ‘chatty patty’—and urged him to sort out his priorities. The rapper added his phone number hadn’t changed if Dash ever wanted to resolve the issue amicably.
The conflict didn’t spring from nowhere. Tensions have simmered since Dame Dash accused N.O.R.E. of coercing him to drink a vodka brand linked to Diddy during a 2020 ‘Drink Champs’ episode. Dash suspected the brand was part of a scheme to change hip-hop’s image. Moreover, N.O.R.E. had taken issue with what he termed ‘fake shots’ thrown his way by Dash, further fueling their discord.
Dame Dash, bringing in more personal history, claimed JAY-Z himself had reservations about signing N.O.R.E. to Roc-A-Fella in the past. Dash reminisced about extending a gesture by including N.O.R.E. in the movie ‘State Property 2’, despite JAY-Z’s stance. This action was part of an effort to integrate N.O.R.E. into the Roc-A-Fella family, according to Dash.
The back-and-forth between N.O.R.E. and Dame Dash showcases the tangled web of relationships and rivalries in the hip-hop world.
