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Damon Dash Denies Beyoncé Pursuit, Says He’d Targeted Kelly

5/5/2026

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Roc-A-Fella co-founder Damon Dash denied rumors that he pursued Beyoncé while she dated Jay-Z.
Dash said he first met Beyoncé at age 16 during Destiny’s Child’s rise and could not “unsee” her.
He stated he never wanted to mess with or have a relationship with Beyoncé.
Dash added that he would have tried to approach Kelly Rowland.
The interview was aired on the program The Art of Dialogue.

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Roc-A-Fella co-founder Damon Dash denied rumors that he pursued Beyoncé while she dated Jay-Z.
Dash said he first met Beyoncé at age 16 during Destiny’s Child’s rise and could not “unsee” her.
He stated he never wanted to mess with or have a relationship with Beyoncé.
Dash added that he would have tried to approach Kelly Rowland.
The interview was aired on the program The Art of Dialogue.