Dame Dash denies ever pursuing Beyoncé, but expressed interest in Kelly Rowland in recent interview [VIDEO]

The Roc-A-Fella co-founder explained he knew Beyoncé at 16 and “couldn’t unsee her as 16,” but said he found Rowland attractive as an adult.

Dame Dash sat for an interview with The Art of Dialogue in late April 2026 and addressed a long-standing rumor that he once tried to pursue Beyoncé while she was with Jay-Z. Dash denied the claim, explaining that he knew Beyoncé when she was 16 years old. “I couldn’t unsee her as 16,” he said. “I never ever wanted to mess with Beyoncé; I didn’t want to.” He then pivoted to Kelly Rowland, stating that he had seen her as an adult and found her attractive: “Kelly Rowland though. I’ve actually seen her and been like, I would mess with her.”

The 82-second clip, posted by @BlockTopickz on X, has accumulated nearly 200,000 views within hours. Dash, seated outdoors under string lights, wears a black “CEO Country Club” cap and red-tinted sunglasses. He gestures with open hands, shifts in his seat, and later holds a glass containing a light-colored beverage while continuing to speak.

The interview is part of a multi-part series released in late April and early May 2026.

Dash Denies Rumors of Pursuing Beyoncé

The rumor that Dame Dash attempted to approach Beyoncé has circulated in hip-hop circles for years, often tied to the public dissolution of Roc-A-Fella in the mid-2000s. Dash states that Jay-Z kept him at a distance during relevant periods and that any perceived chemistry was unintentional on his part. He describes early encounters with Destiny’s Child. This included him teasing them during the “It’s Alright” video shoot in Cancun when they were “kids” in the pool.

Dame reiterates that pursuing Beyoncé would have been disrespectful, particularly in front of Jay-Z or at a video shoot. He contrasts this with his own self-described charisma and appeal at the time, stating he would not bring a partner around him if in a similar position. The rumor was originally amplified by former associate Choke No Joke, who claimed Dash attempted to approach Beyoncé at a video shoot while she was involved with Jay-Z.

Dash emphasizes that he viewed Beyoncé and the other members of Destiny’s Child as young at the time they first interacted. He notes he was focused on other women, such as models including Gisele Bündchen and Naomi Campbell, reinforcing that Beyoncé remained “a kid” in his perception.

Dame Says Kelly Rowland ‘Got Nice’ as an Adult

Dash pivots to Kelly Rowland in the latter part of the clip, now holding a drink glass in his left hand and gesturing with his right. He states he has seen her in adulthood and would have pursued her: “When I ran into her at Jay’s concert, but she was with a man and I had to apologize. But I was like, ‘Oh, you got kind of cute.'” He adds, “I remember Kelly Rowland. I was like, ‘Oh, you got nice.’ Like I remember she got nice, but it was like 20 years later.”

Rowland was born on February 11, 1981, making her approximately seven months older than Beyoncé, who was born on September 4, 1981. Both women were teenagers when Destiny’s Child rose to prominence in the late 1990s. Dash’s distinction between the two has drawn scrutiny from online commentators who note the proximity in their ages.

Dame Dash’s own relationship with Aaliyah began in summer 2000, when she was 21 and he was 29. He knew her from earlier in her career, when she was a teenager. This history has also been cited by critics as inconsistent with his stated boundaries regarding Beyoncé.

The Age Argument Draws Online Criticism

The clip has generated over 120 replies on X, with many users pointing out the logical inconsistency in Dash’s framing. Kelly Rowland is only seven months older than Beyoncé, leading multiple commenters to ask why he would consider one off-limits and the other attractive. One user wrote, “Kelly is the same age as Beyoncé.” Another commented, “So getting with Beyonce at 16 would’ve been not cool but getting with same age Kelly was a thought?” A third stated, “They’re the same age so if you met them both at 16 you shouldn’t want to […] either of them.”

Others referenced Dash’s past relationship with Aaliyah. One user wrote, “Didn’t he see Aaliyah before.” Another commented, “The […] knew Aaliyah when she was a minor too and ended up dating her when she became grown.” Dash dated Aaliyah in 2000 after knowing her earlier in her career, when she was a teenager. Critics argue that his stated boundaries regarding Beyoncé do not align with his own history.

Some users defended Dash, arguing that the Kelly Rowland comment referred to an encounter 20 years later, when both were adults, and that Dash was simply telling his truth. However, the majority of high-engagement replies focused on the perceived hypocrisy.

The Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella Backstory

Dame Dash’s comments come against the backdrop of decades of public tension between him and Jay-Z. The two were co-founders of Roc-A-Fella Records, but their partnership dissolved in the mid-2000s, leading to legal battles and public animosity. Dash has frequently discussed the breakup in interviews, often criticizing Jay-Z’s business decisions and personal conduct.

The Beyoncé rumor has been part of that narrative for years, with Jay-Z fans and detractors alike using it as a talking point. Dash’s denial is consistent with his previous statements, but his pivot to Kelly Rowland has reignited discussion. Some users interpreted the comments as an attempt to stoke “PDF allegations against Jay Z,” while others saw them as evidence of unresolved jealousy.

Dash’s body language in the clip is relaxed but emphatic. He leans forward, gestures with open hands, and maintains eye contact with the interviewer. His tone throughout is measured, but the content of his statements has sparked a reaction far beyond the interview itself.

Social Media Calls Out Inconsistency and Hypocrisy

The X post generated over 199,000 views and 128 replies within days. A recurring theme across replies was the age parity between Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland. Multiple users noted that Dash’s distinction makes little logical sense. One reply read, “Kelly is seven months older than B.” Another wrote, “This dude is a […] weirdo.” A third commented, “He was on to something until the Kelly comment now he seems more weird.”

Dash’s past relationship with Aaliyah was also cited frequently. One user wrote, “But he knew Aaliyah when she was just as young and dated her a few short years after.” Another commented, “This man needs to stop talking.” A few users defended Dash, arguing that he was referring to a later encounter with Rowland when both were adults and that his comments about Beyoncé were respectful.

GIF reactions and short video replies echoed the negative sentiment. The overall tone of the discussion leaned critical, with many users labeling the comments inconsistent, disrespectful, or attention-seeking. The interview clip has since been reposted across multiple platforms, with each repost generating similar patterns of commentary.

Conclusion

Dame Dash said he never wanted Beyoncé. He knew her at 16 and could not see her any other way. Then he said Kelly Rowland “got nice.” Rowland is seven months older than Beyoncé. Dash dated Aaliyah, who he knew as a teenager.

The internet noticed the contradiction.

The clip has been viewed nearly 200,000 times. The comments are not kind. Dash was trying to clear up a rumor. Instead, he created a new one. The feud with Jay-Z continues. The scrutiny will not stop. Dash spoke his truth.

The internet fact-checked it anyway.