Dame Dash<\/a> is addressing long-circulating rumors about his past interactions with Beyonc\u00e9<\/a>, making it clear he never viewed her in a romantic light.<\/p>\n During a recent interview on The Art of Dialogue<\/em>, the Roc-A-Fella co-founder pushed back on speculation that he had once tried to pursue the superstar, explaining that his perspective was shaped by the moment he first met her.<\/p>\n \u201cI wasn\u2019t even thinking about Beyonc\u00e9\u2026 she was a kid to me,\u201d Dash said, emphasizing that he knew her at a young age and couldn\u2019t separate that initial impression. He added that because of that early connection, he never saw her in the way others may have assumed.<\/p>\n Dash went on to explain that his focus at the time was elsewhere, noting that he was moving in different circles and around older, established figures in fashion and entertainment.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI was running behind\u2026 Naomi Campbell\u2026 it was different,\u201d he said, describing the type of women he was interested in at the time.<\/p>\n According to Dash, his familiarity with Beyonc\u00e9 from her teenage years made it difficult for him to shift how he viewed her later on, even as she became a global star.<\/p>\n \u201cI couldn\u2019t unsee her as 16,\u201d he said. \u201cThat wasn\u2019t on my list\u2026 those girls were kids to me.\u201d<\/p>\n While shutting down the rumors about Beyonc\u00e9, Dash did acknowledge that he saw things differently when it came to another member of Destiny\u2019s Child.<\/p>\n \u201cKelly Rowland\u2026 I\u2019ve actually seen her and been like, I would mess with her,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n The remarks arrive amid ongoing public conversations about his former Roc-A-Fella partner Jay-Z, as Dash continues to offer his perspective on their shared legacy and the early days of the label<\/a>.<\/p>\n As with many of his recent appearances, Dash\u2019s latest comments have quickly sparked reactions online, with fans debating his perspective and revisiting past narratives tied to some of music\u2019s biggest names.<\/p>\n <\/a> Dame Dash Believes Kanye West ‘Destroys’ Jay-Z When It Comes to Catalog<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a> Dame Dash Claims LL Cool J Has Album Dissing Jay-Z After Jay \u2018Embarrassed\u2019 Him in Rap Battle<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a> Dame Dash Says He Discovered Kevin Hart, Questions Industry Forces Behind His Rise<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Brandon Ingram Says GloRilla Helps Him Sleep By Getting on His Nerves<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Rihanna Links up With the Viral \u2018Cool Girl From India\u2019 at Fenty Beauty Event in Mumbai<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated News<\/h3>\n
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