Dash maintains that Bluroc Records possesses no valuable assets to contribute toward his debt settlement. In a federal court letter, he characterized the label as a startup that “never took off,” claiming it never opened bank accounts or received money. This portrayal frames Bluroc as just one of several failed business ventures in Dash’s portfolio, rendering it worthless for asset seizure purposes.
Plaintiff’s attorney Christopher Brown, however, presents a starkly different picture of Bluroc’s operations. Brown points to recent music releases by Bluroc artists including The Black Guns, Nicky Licky, and Freeway, along with public announcements of label expansions such as “Bluroc Indy” in 2024. The attorney highlights active music distribution on platforms like iTunes under Bluroc’s name, suggesting the label remains commercially viable despite Dash’s claims. Evidence shows Bluroc has been leveraging streaming platforms for revenue generation through distribution deals similar to those used by independent artists. Critics suggest Dash could be collecting substantial income through sync deals that license music for films and video games while claiming financial hardship. Dash owes Webber a substantial $800,000 judgment from a defamation lawsuit related to the film “Dear Frank.”
Evidence suggests Bluroc is alive and well, with active artists and expansion plans contradicting Dash’s defunct business claims.
The dispute has escalated to requests for arrest warrants and sanctions for Dash’s alleged noncompliance with court orders, particularly regarding financial transparency. Enforcement actions could involve U.S. Marshals auctioning off label assets, with proceedings continuing into 2025. According to court documents, these assets include full ownership of Bluroc LLC and several other companies Dash previously controlled.
Beyond Bluroc, the judgment affects multiple businesses in Dash’s empire, including Poppington LLC, 1996 Songs LLC, and Lebanon Improvements LLC. The case has created industry uncertainty about Dash’s actual financial health, with critics portraying him as concealing wealth to evade creditors while his representatives maintain he lacks the resources claimed by opponents.
The ongoing legal saga represents a significant erosion of Dash’s once-formidable business portfolio.
