Dame Dash has responded to 50 Cent’s announcement that he is bringing the 2002 cult-classic Paid in Full to television.
The rapper-turned-producer announced on Instagram that he acquired the rights to the film, posting its original poster and writing, “I now have the rights to PAID IN FULL, I’m developing it into a premium TV show. If you like the Godfather of Harlem, you’re gonna love this.”
50 Cent also revealed that Cam’ron, who famously played Rico, based on Harlem drug dealer Alpo Martinez, will executive produce. “Cam set to executive produce along side me, if you want in, get at him, I’m out the country,” he added.
But Roc-A-Fella co-founder Damon Dash, who spearheaded the original film’s release, didn’t hide his frustration. In a video posted to Instagram, Dash sarcastically congratulated Cam’ron: “I wanna congratulate him for making 50 his new boss.” He doubled down in the caption, writing, “Congratulations on making @50cent your new boss @mr_camron? wish yall the best of luck.”
Cam’ron fired back with humor. “U really turned into a chatty patty damn,” he commented. “Nia get cut out of tv series everyday B, u be ight… You welcome. For now on my lil n—a. Lolol. Go to the store for me real quick.”
Dash later alleged that Cam’s camp tried to contact his son, Boogie Dash, though he admitted Cam’ron didn’t personally reach out. Dash says that kids should always be off limits.