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Part 14: Kanye's Executive Producer Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua on Ye's Antisemitic Meltdown
Part 1: Kyambo Joshua: Jay-Z & Nas Problems Started When Nas Didn't Show Up to Jay's Studio Session
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Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua sits down with Vlad to reflect on the sharply different paths of former Roc-A-Fella partners Dame Dash and Jay-Z. The conversation examines how Dame’s aggressive business style once helped build a hip-hop powerhouse, but may have become harder to sustain after Jay-Z moved on to billionaire status, Roc Nation, NFL deals, and sold-out shows. Joshua explains that Dame “never changed,” comparing his leadership approach to a tough college coach whose tactics only work while the team is winning.
Vlad and Joshua also discuss Dame’s post-Roc ventures, including Rachel Roy, *Paid in Full*, possible opportunities in film and on Starz, and the importance of adapting after major partnerships end. The interview offers a candid look at loyalty, ego, power, and business evolution in hip-hop, with insight into why relationships and reputation matter long after the Roc-A-Fella era.
