Jay-Z is accused of 'poisoning' ex-business partner Damon Dash's auction of Reasonable Doubt copyright by New York City NYC said Jay-Z harmed the auction by saying the copyright would revert in 2031 It claims the copyright would instead last until 2098 The city says it has an interest in the auction, as Dash owes it millions Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com Published: 01:40 BST, 24 September 2024 | Updated: 01:43 BST, 24 September 2024 e-mail View comments A new party has gotten involved in Jay-Z's ongoing feud with his former business partner Damon Dash: the City of New York.
Ahead of Dash's auction of the copyright to Jay-Z's classic debut album Reasonable Doubt, a lawyer for New York City 's Department of Social Services has accused the rapper of 'poisoning' the auction. In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter ) on Friday, Dash read aloud documents filed by the city lambasting the rapper. The city's lawyer accused Jay-Z (real name: Shawn Carter) of trying to deflate the final value of the auction — which will benefit the city, as Dash owes a substantial amount in child support debt and unpaid taxes — by misrepresenting the value of Dash's third of Roc-A-Fella Records — including the Reasonable Doubt copyright — according to TMZ .
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Jay-Z and Dash to request comment. Dame Dash tells Steve Stoute to stop lying and says that Jay-Z's rights to Reasonable Doubt will not revert .