Charli Baltimore responds to Dame Dash’s claiming she was why Jay-Z stabbed Lance “Un” Rivera, calling him a “gossip” and says she wants out of it [VIDEO]

The rapper addressed the allegation that the 1999 stabbing of Lance “Un” Rivera was over her

Charli Baltimore has responded to Dame Dash’s claims that Jay-Z stabbed Lance “Un” Rivera over her following The Notorious B.I.G.’s death in 1997. In an interview with The Art of Dialogue, the former girlfriend of Biggie addressed the rumors, expressing frustration with being made “collateral damage” in issues between Dame and Jay-Z.

The nearly five-minute clip was posted yesterday (July 6). It shows Charli discussing the allegations while emphasizing her discomfort with men gossiping about other men. She did not issue a direct confirmation or denial of romantic involvement with Jay-Z or Un. Instead, she focuses on the ethics of the public discussion and sharing an anecdote about early-career interactions with Dame and Un.

Dame Dash’s Original Accusations and Charli Baltimore’s Response

During an Art of Dialogue interview released last month, Dame Dash made the accusations. He stated: “He stabbed Un over Charli Baltimore. And what’s […] up about it is that was Big’s girl. So in no disrespect to Charli Baltimore she’s a young girl. She was a victim. But Biggie dies and his best friend [Un] starts smashing his girl and then his best friend [Jay] starts smashing his girl.”

Charli Baltimore’s response opens with the line: “This a whole married man with kids,” in reference to Jay-Z. Then, she acknowledges the claims are “not the first time” Dame has made them. Also, she observes that “the story kind of gets wilder and wilder.” She states she does not know if Dame “is trolling.” But she also gives him props, noting that in all her prior interactions with him, he was in “super CEO boss mode.”

She expresses that she has “an issue with men gossiping about other men.” So, she frames the matter as “stories and it’s gossip.” She states she has an issue with being made “collateral damage” in issues between Dame and Jay-Z. She says she does not believe Dame is saying it to be malicious toward her personally. However, she made it clear that she feels that “he has no filter,” and it is still “not cool” because “that’s not your story to tell.”

While making it clear that she does not “want to be in it,” Charlie tells Dame they can share their own stories and legacy without involving her. Throughout the interview, she does not issue a single direct “yes I did” or “no I did not” confirmation or denial of romantic or sexual involvement with Jay-Z or Rivera after Biggie’s death.

How Things Went When Charli Actually Met with Dame

Charli Baltimore recounts a personal anecdote from early in her career after she was signed. She had a meeting with Dame at Roc-A-Fella about management, bringing her young daughter, who was three years old at the time. During the meeting, Dame asked about the structure of her deal and who her lawyer was. She indicated the lawyer had been found and recommended by Un.

Despite her current disappointment, Charli never discredited Dame Dash’s business acumen. Detailing the meeting, she said Dame responded with advice along the lines of an artist never wanting to be in a disadvantaged position. She describes Dame as giving “real good advice, real good game” in a boss-like manner.

After the meeting, she returned to the studio where she was working with Un and mentioned the meeting. Charli said that Un “hit the roof” and went on an extended rant that lasted around 20 minutes. During the rant, she said he questioned what she was doing meeting with Dame. Additionally, she said that Un brought up Cam’ron and related issues. She notes Un was known for “epic, level 10 rants.”

The 1999 Stabbing and the Rumors That Followed

On December 2, 1999, at Q-Tip’s album release party for Amplified at the Kit Kat Club in New York City, Jay-Z allegedly stabbed Lance “Un” Rivera multiple times. Media reports and court records framed the incident as stemming from Rivera bootlegging or selling unauthorized copies of the album.

Jay-Z was arrested and held briefly. Rivera did not aggressively pursue charges, and the matter was resolved without prolonged legal escalation in public records. Afterwards, Jay-Z released the song, “Guilty Until Proven Innocent,” which is indirectly in response to the stabbing. Later, on “Izzo (H.O.V.A.),” Jay celebrates the charges being dropped, repeating “Not guilty, y’all got to feel me” in the hook. But Nas also referenced the stabbing on his Jay-Z diss, “Ether,” dismissing Jay’s direct role in it.

The personal motive involving Charli Baltimore has been a persistent rumor for decades. Cam’ron stated in a 2016 interview that Jay-Z stabbed Un over Charli Baltimore. Dame Dash has repeated this claim during two separate Art of Dialogue interviews, reviving the speculation, which has been ongoing since 1999.

X Had Harsh Judgement for Charli, Pointing Out How She Never Denied the Claims

Throughout the responses on X, there were choice words for Charli Baltimore. Many users focused on the lack of a direct denial. One of the highest-engaged replies, with 150 likes, read, “4 min of a whole lot of nothing. She doesn’t confirm or deny.”

Another user with 58 likes wrote, “She […] her dead boyfriend two best friends. Fella’s, always remember a woman will take SHAME to the grave.” A third with 32 likes commented, “lol she answered it in so many ways… Dame was right lmoooooooo.”

Some users defended Baltimore. One reply with 97 likes read, “Who slept with who 30 years ago is Boston Harbor tea stale.” Another with 44 likes stated, “There is NO answer she could give here that would satisfy the internet. Ppl want blood in the water these days and they will poke you until you leak.”

Criticism of Dame appeared in several replies. “The men have become more chatty than the ladies… Sad out here,” one user wrote with 42 likes. Another commented, “dame dash, you oughta be ashamed of yourself. For a woman to have to say this truth to you, this a lifetime scar.”

Some users referenced prior statements by Cam’ron. “I’ll keep it saying it until I’m blue in the face: Cam’ron BEEN said this. Everybody ignored it when he did,” one user wrote with 5 likes. The history of the rumor has been a recurring theme.

Lance “Un” Rivera Rejects Claims

Lance “Un” Rivera gave his own response in his recent Art of Dialogue appearance, stating there is “no truth or any facts to anything that he’s [Dame] saying. It’s all rumor based and speculative.” He emphasized that “the woman is the one that’s more affected by it.”

Un suggested Dame “needs to be careful because you know there’s some liable stuff that he can box himself into” and directly stated “I think she has a right to sue you if you ask me.” He distinguished the claims from Cam’ron’s earlier comments. Last fall, Un did his own interview with Cam’ron on his podcast, where he cleared up 90s rumors.

The response from Un frames the allegations as unsubstantiated hearsay that disproportionately impacts Charli, who has been forced to address the rumors repeatedly over the years.

Final Thoughts

The interview has added another layer to the long-running public discussion of the 1999 stabbing incident and its alleged personal motives. Baltimore’s refusal to directly confirm or deny the allegations has kept the story in circulation, while her criticism of Dame’s gossip has shifted the focus to the ethics of public discussion.

For Dame, the interview has drawn renewed attention to his claims and their impact on Baltimore. His decision to revisit the story has been met with criticism from those who view it as unnecessary gossip.

For Baltimore, the interview has reinforced her position as a figure who has been repeatedly drawn into narratives she did not choose. Her criticism of “men gossiping about other men” has resonated with viewers who see the story as a distraction from more substantive discussions.