In a recent interview with Art of Dialogue, Dame Dash, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records alongside Jay-Z and Kareem Burke, offered his definitive opinion on the discographies and overall artistry of his former business partner, Jay-Z, and the multi-faceted artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. When pressed to choose who possesses the superior catalog, Dash unequivocally declared his preference for Ye, stating, "Kanye destroys Jay. It's not even the same class."

Dash elaborated on his stance, highlighting Ye's artistic prowess and creative influence across various verticals. He emphasized Kanye's ability to create a cultural movement, asserting that "Kanye has a movement, he’s unstoppable." According to Dash, Ye doesn't require external support to command an audience, contrasting this with Jay-Z, who he claims "needs friends" to fill an arena. Dash even suggested that Ye's presence alone, such as during listening sessions in a stadium, is enough to captivate, without the need to rap.

Further delving into Ye's unique character, Dash described him as "different and he’s bipolar…He’s pure art." He likened Kanye to Van Gogh, suggesting that despite potential eccentricities, his output remains consistently artistic. Dash expressed gratitude for Ye's presence in the world, believing he keeps things interesting and prevents boredom. In stark contrast, Dash asserted that "Jay’s not an artist," characterizing him instead as "cunning" and someone who "doesn't mind playing with the devil."

When prompted to clarify his use of "cunning," Dame Dash defined it as Jay-Z's ability to make others believe he is their brother while secretly harboring animosity. His criticisms extended to Jay-Z's debut album, "Reasonable Doubt," which Dash controversially claimed "doesn't sell sh-t." He referenced the auctioning of his Roc-A-Fella Inc. shares by New York State to cover back taxes, implying that he "gave it away" because of its perceived lack of commercial success. Dash concluded that "Nobody gives a f—k about Reasonable Doubt other than people that were there," dismissing its broader appeal.