Damon Dash - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 03, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Damon Dash's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Co-founding Roc-A-Fella Records; producing music and films; business ventures in fashion and entertainment. |
Intro
Damon Dash is an American entrepreneur, record executive, film producer, and actor, best known for co-founding Roc-A-Fella Records alongside Jay-Z and Kareem 'Biggs' Burke. He played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous hip-hop artists during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Early Life & Background
Damon Dash was born and raised in New York City. He faced challenges from a young age, including the loss of his mother to an asthma attack at the age of 15. Dash attended boarding schools in his youth and quickly developed an entrepreneurial mindset, hustling from a young age to support himself.
Career Highlights
- Co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995 with Jay-Z and Kareem 'Biggs' Burke.
- Instrumental in the rise of Jay-Z as an international superstar.
- Co-founded Rocawear, a successful urban clothing brand.
- Produced numerous albums and films, including 'State Property' and 'Paid in Full.'
- Launched DD172, a media collective and gallery space.
Trivia
- He helped launch the career of Kanye West by signing him to Roc-A-Fella Records.
- Dash has appeared in and produced several hip-hop-influenced films.
FAQs
People also ask
Damon Dash is 54 years old.
Damon Dash was born the 3 May 1971.
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About May 3rd, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 3, 1971, over 20,000 protesters gathered in Washington, D.C., to demonstrate against the Vietnam War. The demonstrations led to the largest mass arrest in U.S. history, with more than 12,000 individuals detained over the course of the protests.
- Day of the week: May 3rd, 1971 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Joy To The World by Three Dog Night
- #1 UK song: Knock Three Times by Dawn
- Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick
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