"I wish, maybe I still be lit" — Memphis Bleek refutes Dame Dash’s recent claims that JAY-Z ghostwrote for the former Roc-A-Fella Records artist

Hip-hop artist Memphis Bleek has addressed recent claims by Dame Dash regarding JAY-Z's involvement in his music career. On December 27, 2024, Memphis Bleek responded to a fan's query on X and subtly refuted Dash's statement that JAY-Z had served as a ghostwriter for him:

"I wish maybe I still be lit 🔥," Bleek wrote.

The comment comes after a December 21 podcast titled The Art of Dialogue, during which Dash suggested that JAY-Z had contributed uncredited lyrics to Bleek's work. Bleek's response underscored his stance against the claim, reaffirming his creative independence.

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Memphis Bleek dismisses Dame Dash's ghostwriting allegations

Memphis Bleek and Jay-Z in 1998 (Image via Getty)

On Friday, December 27, 2024, a few netizens on X mentioned Memphis Bleek and sought clarification regarding claims made by Dame Dash. One netizen specifically asked about the circulating rumors that JAY-Z ghostwrote for Bleek.

"Ayo @memphisbleek, what's up with ya mans saying jay wrote for you bro 😂😂😂😂 he looking bad he need a half of half of something 😂," a netizen asked.

Bleek replied, suggesting that Dash was "wilding" with his statements.

"He wilding right now bro 😂🤣," Bleek replied to a question on X.

On December 28, 2024, Bleek further addressed the claims in a separate tweet, directly refuting them. He pointed out that people previously labelled him "whack," implying that if JAY-Z had written for him, it would have affected the latter's credibility as well.

"And people said I was whack 🤔 so if Jay wrote for me he whack to 😂🤣😂🤣," Bleek wrote.

In another X post the same day, Bleek claimed that Dame Dash's comments were strategically timed to generate attention for a forthcoming podcast. He emphasized this point, stating humorously.

"These type of conversations Dame sparking is the reason #RocSolidPod gotta Drop‼️ 2025 we talking bout all this sh*t 😂🤣😂," Bleek added.

Bleek shared his stance after a December 21, 2024, interview on The Art of Dialogue, during which Dame Dash made remarks about the dynamics within Roc-A-Fella Records. Dash claimed that Bleek could not take over the label and further alleged that JAY-Z ghostwrote for Bleek:

"I don't think Bleek wanted to take over [Roc-A-Fella]. I don't think he had the ability to. Jay was writing a lot of his rhymes. So if Jay retired, that meant he was out of business as well."

Dash also suggested that Bleek's loyalty to JAY-Z stemmed from the alleged ghostwriting, claiming he believed this information was widely known.

"I can understand Bleek's loyalty to Jay because he had Jay as a ghostwriter. I probably shouldn't have said that. I didn't think it was a secret. I thought everybody knew," Dash added.

As of now, JAY-Z has not responded to Dame Dash's claims or commented on Memphis Bleek's remarks.

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Memphis Bleek, whose real name is Malik Deshawn Cox, was the first artist signed to Roc-A-Fella Records under contract. He was also the second artist to release an album under the label.

According to Revolt TV, Bleek joined Roc-A-Fella in the late 1990s and debuted with Coming of Age in 1999, which peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200 and secured the #1 spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Following his debut, Bleek released several successful albums, including The Understanding in 2000, M.A.D.E. in 2003, 534 in 2005, and The Process in 2008, all of which achieved notable chart success. In 2009, Bleek departed Roc-A-Fella Records after JAY-Z encouraged him to establish and run his own company, emphasizing that he had the necessary distribution deals to succeed independently.