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If you have any interest in hip-hop and the music industry, then you definitely have heard of Damon Dash and his role during the glory days of Roc-A-Fella Records. His relationship with former business partner and friend Jay-Z has been subject to countless rumors and speculations. However, he has since moved on with his life, launching the DD172 media collective, running a successful fashion brand with ex-wife and fashion designer Rachel Roy, opening up art galleries, and many other ventures. We had the chance to meet up with this interesting personality while he was in Hong Kong for the gallery opening of the adidas Collide Project. During the past few years, he's been quite active in the Far East after his friend and business partner, Shelly Pecot – now DD172's Asia representative – relocated to the continent. In our conversation with him, we touched upon a range of subjects that included his relationship with China, his current view on the music industry, and the delicate symbiosis between business and true artistry.