Dame Fame — Exclusive Interview

DAME FAME is a hip hop industry veteran who was watching over big names during the early and late 90’s mob movement, as well as a go-to industry veteran during the Hyphy movement. He caught a case that ended up with [him being incarcerated], but we don’t forget about our veterans who have sacrificed to help our culture.

What happened with your case?

I have exhausted all appeals and lost. But did win 1 of the 5 arguments. Won the illegal sentencing argument, so they took 5 years off my sentence.

Are you in touch with any Hip Hop related material?

Yup, the Source, XXL and a few articles from the internet.

What are your best moments in Hip Hop?

Being a part of two movements and being able to watch the Bay Area artists develop into what they are today.

What artists have you managed?

No comment.

Anyone in the rap game you want to give a shout out?

Only two niggas in the Bay Area rap [game] I want to give a shout out: E-40 and Mistah F.A.B., the only two that [remainder of the answer runs over the photo and is partially illegible in the scan].

What is your tentative release date, if you have one?

[Answer partially illegible.] It’s good. All good.

Any last words for the [people]?

2 Timothy 4:7 — “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — Tremain “Dame Fame”.

A sidebar gives an address to put money on Dame Fame’s books or to email him [contact details legible only in the full-size scan].