I think the separation of former power couple Jay-Z and Damon Dash has proven who had the Midas touch in that relationship. Jay-Z’s success soars, despite his questionable label leadership skills, and Dame, well, I’ll let the NY Post tell you about what’s going on with Dame.
Dash’s CEO clothing line has yet to take off, reality TV show “Ultimate Hustler” aired for one season and bombed in the ratings, and his foray into Hollywood with the movies “State Property” and “The Woodsman” has not produced box office hits, though DVD sales have fared better.
Meanwhile, Dash has pulled the plug on his State Property sportswear line and fledgling record label Damon Dash Music Group, according to spokeswoman Amanda Silverman. “Music is not where the money is,” she said.
While a line of designer clothing by wife Rachel Roy has garnered critical acclaim, and a higher profile after Roy appeared on “Oprah,” it has yet to turn a profit.
He has had one post-breakup success. According to the Post, his Pro-Keds sneaker line made $22 million in sales last year. And whatever. Broke, unsuccessful Dame Dash is still richer than I could ever imagine being. I can’t feel bad for a guy who’s downgrade consists of switching from private planes to first class commercial flights.
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