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Roc-A-Fella Records

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Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Dispute over attempted transfer of Roc-A-Fella-related rights

    Roc-A-Fella Records sued co-founder Damon Dash over an attempted sale or transfer connected with his interest and the Reasonable Doubt intellectual property. The dispute illustrated the continuing sensitivity of ownership and control after the founders’ partnership had broken apart.

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  2. 2021

    Roc-A-Fella Records sues Damon Dash over alleged NFT sale attempt

    Lawsuit filed

    In 2021, Roc-A-Fella Records sued Damon Dash, alleging that he attempted to sell JAY-Z's debut album, "Reasonable Doubt," as an NFT. According to the label, it was concerned that Dash would try to sell the album elsewhere. The dispute centered on the alleged attempt to offer the album as a non-fungible token.

    Roc-A-Fella Records sued Damon Dash, alleging he attempted to sell JAY-Z’s debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” as an NFT; the label said it was concerned he would try to sell it elsewhere.

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    • TMZ reports Roc-A-Fella Records is suing Dame Dash for the alleged attempt to sell JAY-Z’s debut album as a non-fungible token (NFT).
    • The Roc says Dash attempted to sell the NFT at an auction that ended up being canceled, however, the label is concerned that Dash will attempt the sell elsewhere.
    • American hip hop record label Roc-A-Fella Records has sued its co-founder, Damon Dash, for allegedly trying to mint and sell the copyright for Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt' studio album as a non-fungible token.
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