Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash has launched a blistering attack against former business associates, demanding $100 million in a letter that accuses attorney Christopher Brown, television personality Claudia Jordan, and several others of orchestrating an elaborate fraud scheme.
The demand letter, which threatens a civil RICO lawsuit, names multiple individuals allegedly involved in a coordinated effort to damage Dash’s reputation and business interests.
According to the allegations, producer Tony White falsified the budget for the film “The List” to exclude Dash from production profits, while Larry Smith reportedly cut Dash out of a cannabis venture connected to an exclusive strain developed for rapper Cam’ron.
The situation intensified when the film, originally titled “The List,” was renamed “Dear Frank,” with Dash claiming he was stripped of both ownership and directing credits.
Jordan stands accused of publicly praising Dash’s directing abilities before later contradicting herself under oath, allegedly while profiting from projects connected to Dash’s business rivals.
Meanwhile, Brown, who represents filmmaker Josh Webber in a copyright infringement case against Dash, is accused of manipulating legal proceedings to interfere with Dash’s equity and business affairs.
The accusations come amid serious financial troubles for the former Roc-A-Fella co-founder, who filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with liabilities exceeding $25 million against minimal assets of approximately $4,350.
Bankruptcy documents reveal approximately $19.1 million in unpaid taxes and $647,000 in domestic support obligations.
Dash’s legal strategy includes claims of perjury, false testimony, and coordinated harassment designed to orchestrate his financial and reputational collapse.
The threatened RICO lawsuit would target what Dash describes as a conspiracy to sabotage his business interests through fraudulent litigation and defamation.
Jordan’s social media posts labeling Dash a “f###### pervert” further escalated tensions between the parties and contributed to the public nature of their dispute.
The dispute has already generated multiple lawsuits, including a successful $805,000 judgment against Dash in favor of Webber regarding ownership of “Dear Frank,” and defamation countersuits filed by Brown.
Dash maintains these legal battles contributed directly to his current financial ruin and has repeatedly characterized Brown’s actions as legal extortion in public statements.
Amid these legal battles, Dash has also faced challenges with music royalty collection, as his works would typically require registration with performance rights organizations to ensure proper compensation for their use in various media.
Dash’s income potential has been significantly impacted as he loses access to sync deals that could provide substantial revenue through licensing his music for films and commercials.
