Damon Dash is beneath renewed authorized strain in Florida as an lawyer representing filmmaker Josh Webber urges a federal decide to approve the public sale of Dash’s enterprise holdings, regardless of his Chapter 7 chapter submitting.

Christopher Brown, Webber’s lawyer, filed court docket paperwork arguing that Dash’s chapter doesn’t shield him from money owed tied to defamation and different intentional misconduct. Brown additionally claims Dash continues to painting himself as financially steady in public, whereas failing to pay court-ordered damages.

“The bankruptcy filing only covers his personal property,” Brown wrote. “It does not impact the assets of Poppington LLC, which remain subject to auction.”

Legal Battle Traces Back to Dispute Over “Dear Frank”

The battle stems from a long-running dispute over the movie Dear Frank, which Webber produced and Dash was initially employed to direct. Webber and his firm, Muddy Waters Pictures, eliminated Dash from the undertaking, accusing him of being intoxicated and unprofessional on set.

Dash later rebranded the movie as The List and tried to promote it to networks, prompting Webber to sue for defamation and copyright infringement. A jury awarded Webber greater than $800,000 in damages.

Brown then moved to grab Dash’s enterprise pursuits, together with Poppington LLC, and requested {that a} U.S. Marshal oversee their public sale.

The authorized battle escalated in March 2024 after Dash appeared on the Earn Your Leisure podcast and accused Webber of stealing the movie. According to court docket filings, Dash’s remarks allegedly value Webber a $4 million take care of a movie distributor.

Webber filed a brand new defamation go well with and secured a $4 million default judgment after Dash missed court docket deadlines and didn’t attend mediation.

Bankruptcy Filing Sparks More Questions Than Answers

Earlier this month, Dash filed for Chapter 7 chapter in Florida, itemizing lower than $5,000 in property—together with a $500 cellphone, $2,500 in jewellery and $100 in money. His submitting additionally reveals over $25 million in liabilities, together with $8.7 million owed to the IRS and New York State, almost $650,000 in unpaid youngster and spousal assist, and greater than $5.5 million in unsecured authorized claims.

Brown argues that Dash didn’t disclose priceless property, together with mental property and his life rights, which could possibly be bought to repay collectors. Brown additionally pointed to Dash’s public statements, together with a September 2025 interview on The Breakfast Club, the place Dash claimed he had $5 million within the financial institution, a Sony music deal for his group “Black Guns,” and a e book contract.

Judge to Decide on Poppington Auction

Federal Judge Robert Lehrburger is reviewing whether or not the public sale of Poppington LLC’s catalog—together with movies like Honor Up and Too Honorable—can transfer ahead. Brown famous that Dash has not filed any authorized movement to cease the sale and blamed Dash’s personal authorized maneuvers for delays.

In 2024, Dash’s one-third stake in Roc-A-Fella Records was auctioned for about $1 million to cowl tax money owed and assist funds. The court docket has already authorized the sale of Dash’s movie studio and streaming platform. A choice on the Poppington property is anticipated quickly.

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