Revolt Confirms Dame Dash Not Chairman, Denies Acquisition Claims
Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FMSeptember 17, 20259 min569,022 views
22 connectionsΒ·19 entities in this videoβDame Dash's Controversial Claims
- π‘ Dame Dash claimed he was the new chairman of Revolt and that this position was a pathway to acquiring the network.
- π He also stated he had been in prior conversations with BET to acquire BET and had a 25-episode deal for his podcast, "Bosses Take Losses," with content going on Revolt.
- π¬ These claims were made during an interview on The Breakfast Club, causing internal issues at Revolt and confusion among employees.
Revolt's Official Refutation
- π¨ A lead publicist for Revolt confirmed that Dame Dash is not the chairman and that his claims were false.
- π§ Revolt CEO Davio Samuels sent an internal email to staff, explicitly stating there was no signed deal, no chairman position, and no acquisition path on the table.
- β Samuels also clarified that quotes attributed to him in a Vibe article regarding Dame Dash's chairmanship were completely fabricated.
- π€ Revolt acknowledged being in conversations about potential partnerships, such as licensing Dame Dash's shows and films, but nothing beyond that.
Reactions and Legal Threats
- β οΈ Dame Dash threatened to sue Charlamagne tha God for reporting Revolt's denial, claiming he was making "false claims."
- π± Dame Dash posted alleged text messages with Davio Samuels to show an "ownership conversation," but the texts primarily discussed content exclusivity and a general inquiry about a "pathway to own."
- π£οΈ Other figures like Cam'ron, 50 Cent, and Claudia Jordan also reacted to Dame Dash's recent behavior, with Claudia Jordan making serious accusations about his past conduct.
Hypocrisy and Past Incidents
- π§ Charlamagne tha God highlighted Dame Dash's hypocrisy, noting that Dame Dash previously criticized Cam'ron for a premature public announcement about Rockefeller Records.
- π Despite his past criticism, Dame Dash made a similar premature and unfounded announcement regarding Revolt, leading to a situation he himself had condemned.
- π The hosts expressed hope that Dame Dash would "heal" from his apparent need for external validation and attention.
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