One thing history teaches us is that: Every great empire eventually falls

Love dis series bro!

Jay z's reasonable doubt was not about "living a lavish lifestyle" it's actually a very introspective depiction of the dark realities of being a drug dealer in a crime ridden community

Jay Z did the smart thing. Life is about moving forward and doing everything in your power to make things easier for yourself not harder. Dame Dash is a fool who despite early success was inevitably gonna make life harder for himself and those around him. So absolutely Jay made the right move. Now as a student of history I have to say that we all know that history repeats itself. Dates and time change but human nature will always be the same. Awesome job with these stories and using the 48 laws of power. I truly believe that every man should read the book and keep it in your library

The book is really good,but the way you're paralleling to modern times makes it that much doper! Ur content is unique,love it

Roc Nation is a power house. Also love the history part of these videos. I'm a huge history nerd. Alot of ppl find it boring but I personally enjoy it. It was my favorite subject in School.

Kanye West was originally signed in the 90s just to make beats. Dame was wearing sneakers once and tossing them shits. Bleek told a story about how he chartered a jet from NY to LA from LA to MIA back to NY in one day spending 1.5 in fuel alone. That's when Bleek said he knew it was over. The worst part of the Roc split was the death of State Property one of my favorite rap groups growing up outside of the Wu and the Lox.

Dame Dash is far from struggling, but he's far from a billionare as well.

loving the series bro , i got through college with these laws

You are the reason I’m applying 48 laws of power to the music industry. Knew about the book but read front to back because of the way you relate it to today 💯

It's one of the 48 laws of power where Dame was trying to outshine the king, and wasn't focusing enough on their main sources of money which was Rocawear and the music. He was getting sloppy and spreading out his forces when he should have kept things tight. When you look at a label like TDE you can see top dawg just lurks in the shadows even though he was already a millionaire before Kendrick and Jay Rock even got signed. He understood anonymity and had no problem letting them shine in the spotlight, he's extremely humble and that's why their label has prospered for so long.

Damn I was about to go skate and yaas came with another banger 😥

Jay Z the one that opened my eyes to the book. He referenced it back in 2011 on Watch The Throne

These videos will be for a niche audience but that audience will watch every one. Fire series bro

I bought the book after the first vid. The book can definitely be taken the wrong way but it's definitely useful as far as the industry goes

This is so dope to see someone actually expand on this book and associate it with hip hop

At one point in the timeline, some rich dude approached Jay-Z and dropped the life-changing question: "How would you like making white people levels of money?" Dame couldn't compete...

Damn I use to think Jay was a snake for what he did to Dame, but I don't blame him anymore. Wish they could of handle things more cordial though!

It's almost like they wanted each others role from the start. Jayz with the businesses and Dame in the spotlight. Also Dame seems to have some personality flaw that he couldnt hide. Jay knew how to hide his.

People will always do what they think is best for themselves, I can’t blame Jay Z for leaving

I don’t see nothing wrong with what Jay did. Dame is outspoken, obnoxious, loud and loves causing a seen . That’s not Jays style, he prefers to play the background, and Overtime he simply outgrew him.

I am almost finished reading the 48 laws of power and I’m a rapper thank you for doing this series so I can see how it relates to being a rapper

Yoooo my dude. Been watching your vid’s for a minute now and I’ve gotta say, you’ve really upped your content quality in multiple facets. The parallels in this video series are spot on. Great work man, keep it coming.

Jay was an ex drug dealer he cut him of like he should have do if you a problem for the business you get cut

Your wrong, Dame was trying to do what Jay Z is doing now. Jay Z runs multiple successful businesses such as Record Label Roc Nation, Sports agency Roc Nation Sports, Music streaming company Tidal, 2 liquor companies Dusse and Ace of Spades. He has a clothing company paper planes. He also owns 40/40 club in New York.

dame and hov really were like jordan and scotty- im glad that they are both still crushing it

21:07 Narrator: "Most successful people do one thing..." that's False!!! Running numerous businesses is NOT a bad thing if you are able to manage all of them effectively. Dame had a *spending problem* And you stay wealthy by spending LESS and saving MORE.

my internet went down on a fin monday .... thats not fair.... holy 25 min !? you saved my day bro ! keep up the awesome work dude. Best music youtuber !!

another great video man this is so far my favorite series of the Chanel hope u make a video on the remaining 46 great job 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

Real talk i gave Jay-z the Book 48 laws of Power! I saw him by Rockefeller center about to preform H to the Izzo, it was a outside performance, i believe it was for Mtv. I was in the Crowd but close to where he walked by cause i was working for a casting agency as a intern and they had extras for crowd. As he walked by i asked him have he heard of 48 laws of power he said no so i said cool im a get it for you. I always use to go to 40/40 on 25th st 6th ave i believe in Manhattan, since it first open and was cool with Desiree his homie o.g wand wife or lady she a special individual thats a whole diff story. But i brought the book with me one day and he always chilled on the steps v.i.p area before they renovate it. I came to him and he had a big Hawaiian security guard who step to me and had a big thing by his side that was visible but i leave it like that. Im like naw i told J i was gonna get him this book and jay like cool and i gave it to him and i had signed the inside. He said good looking. I saw him a few times different places besides 40/40 and asked him one day i forgot where do he still have the book he said yea its on my bed right now....... that was kinda dope for me as a young man at time.

Great vid putting these pieces together. I thought I knew all there was to the story but you did your research. Keep it up. Good vid

Bro. I fucking love this series and it’s only 2 videos deep. KEEP THESE UP PLEASE

Your videos are fire. Im applying everything I learn to push toward my hip hop group. 🔥

cant wait for ep 3! Such a good series and episode!

Just started reading this book based on your recommendation , keep the heat coming man

I like the savvy of using this updated Thumbnail, you're fully on it man.

Excited for the next episode 🤘🏾

"Never appear too perfect" can apply to any rapper who may have that glow until one day it all goes wrong.

Damon Dash biggest shortcoming was he didn’t have a fatherly mentor. Which make him uncoahable .(like Lavar Ball) The streets were his mentor and the problem with that is you never learn anything thoroughly you just learn enough to hit a lick.

Bro thank you so much for this I was thinking of buying it and the first video made me go buy the book. All around amazing 🙏🏽

This was well put together like the last one...This is brilliant.

Jay did what he had to do, I think at the same time he did Dame bold. The company got sold to Def Jam in which he was going to be the president of, making it easier for Jay to get that catalog. Dame was the brains and I feel like that is downplayed today. Without Dame efforts in the beginning idk if there is a Jay Z. On the flip side he didn’t know how to control himself, Jay moves a certain way and once the behavior kept going on for years Jay made his move

Maaan. You should keep putting these out. Youll get big money. Big followers and big love

This is your best video yet bro 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

i love this channel and this series! the 48 laws is one of my friend's favorite books and i see its application exemplified every day damn near

Been waiting for dat

This is great videos my guy 🤞🏾

You had an excellent idea and hip hop and rap bring it together man. Excellent. You have me for 48 episodes.

This is a awesome series bro keep it up!

Great stuff ! I love this

I really love these series!!!!! I support u

Please continue the series. Look forward to the next one

Dame isn't struggling, he's just not as rich as he used to be.

love this series man!

You are a genius for this series bro! Interesting & Knowledgable

Great video man. I can see the work put in

I like this concept... I really liked the book... And yes, all the laws are still used today and will be used forever

i stated reading this book because of you bro and the book is so amazing and helpful thanks alot

Great Job brother! You and @hiphoplegal are the smartest guys in Hiphop

We need more content like, make sure they keep coming bro

Man this series is dope af!!!

Really really really great video here ! This type of content is essential for artists in any field I think , I make comics myself but I love to see things like this , definitely taking notes man 📝

This is a great series!

This was an excellent video. Keep it up.

Love these breakdown videos.

Bro this is very informative. Keep it up?

Amazing work on this video. I just found this channel and had to subscribe right away.

I just came across your channel today and watched two of your videos the first was the desiree perez video and this one excellent analysis and videos.

Remember being here since like 2k I'm Prada you yassine

This is great!

This is a dope series 💯

Great content!!!!🔥🔥🔥

This was very informative. I feel very insecure now and paranoid. Can never trust no one.

Awesome 👏🏽👏🏽 Mini-Documentary

man please do the rest of the laws. honestly this is why a lot of us started following you in the first place, I cant get enough of this kinda shit

You know X (DMX) was top dude at Def Jam for a good minute. Now that I think about it, he did at one point have more records sold than Hov. That was before drugs completely ravaged his life. I'm a Jay-Z fan too (2nd on my top 10 list), but I wanted to state that. Your videos are bringing heat though. And I love the 48 Laws of Power. I'm currently reading Robert Greene's The Laws of Human Nature. I highly recommend it. Keep making these dope vids, man!

Jay's not wrong. Dame was definitely full of himself, and, extremely far from humble. It's unfortunate they couldn't continue running the game. But, a lotta dudes like Dame are always the reason friendships and business don't mix.

Love these series

notification troupe 🤘

Fr same dash was ready to let go of jayz easy. Once he started falling off you even said he said he started investing in other artists. If you ask me, Dame had it coming. Jay Z out businessed him

Very good video bro much respect

This was a good depiction!!

Also, Jay Z was right to cut him off since he was a liability.

Thank you Yass. For a long time I've believed that Dame was wronged but you have shed some light on a lot that I was not aware of. Peace.

Just watched the other Jay & Dame video from Trap Lore and its crazy how people can have 2 different perspectives on a single issue. From jump, this video kinda makes Dame the victim and tbh he was his own biggest enemy. He set the tone to his own demise.

Good work man nothing new it all happened before 👍 . love it make more

Irv Gotta was A&R at Def jam not Rocksfella he signed dmx for def jam then got his own label deal and signed Ja Rule.

READ IT ONCE NOW GOING BACK THROUGH IT AGAIN HIGHLIGHTING THE MOST IMPORTANT NOTES IN EACH LAW 💯

You deserve way more subscribers. the effort you put into these videos is phenomenal

business is business but be careful period in any industry with it comes to climbing any mountain be careful who you climb with you only have yourself at the end of the day that includes your spouse always be careful

This series is good for inspiring entrepreneurs.

I love this 🙏🏿🗣🗣

Dame dug his own grave in this industry. All he had to do was kick back and make money!

Damn yass keep them videos popping

I love your concept

Thanks for the video, amazing interesting watch

I think Jay was right to cut him off. Dame was to high on him self and Dame was to loud and aggressive with people they did business with...

there needs to be more youtube videos like this props

Sick video!

jay z is a visionary, he knew what he wanted from the very start and worked hard towards it. He grew tired of dame's irrationality and dumped him, i see notn wrong with what he did.