Damon Dash’s financial downfall has deepened. A federal judge in New York has ordered the sale of assets tied to The Dash Group—his business held entirely under his wife Raquel Horn’s name—to settle a debt stemming from a 2019 copyright lawsuit. AllHipHop broke the news on Tuesday (May 13).
Author and filmmaker Edwyna Brooks sued Dash that year, accusing him of releasing a film adaptation of her Mafietta book series without consent. She won a $78,289 judgment in 2020, which Dash never paid. He countersued and lost, then allegedly hid assets through shell companies like The Dash Group and Poppington LLC. With legal fees and interest, Dash now owes closer to $100,000.
After repeated attempts to collect, Brooks asked the court to force a sale of his holdings. The judge appointed a receiver to liquidate Horn’s ownership of The Dash Group, which court documents list as fully in her name. The company includes several of Dash’s prized ventures—his America Nu streaming service, the CEOByDash platform, and the children’s book Dusko Goes to Space.
Dash is now required to turn over company records. Proceeds from the sale will be used to pay Brooks.
This follows the November 2024 auction of Dash’s one-third stake in Roc-A-Fella Records, which brought in just $1 million. Nearly $200,000 went to unpaid child support, while $1.7 million was applied to his overdue New York state taxes—leaving nothing for other creditors.
Damon Dash also owes $823,000 in a separate judgment tied to the film Dear Frank, along with a $4 million defamation ruling and $8 million in back taxes. He’s reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy.
Dash could face contempt charges or arrest if he fails to comply with court orders. The court capped Brooks’ recovery at the original $78,000 judgment plus interest, but Dash’s financial reckoning appears far from over.
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