Dame recently confirmed a longstanding rumor during his interview with Math Hoffa last month. In the interview, he expressed his happiness that Future had mentioned him in his verse. Dame highlighted that Future’s lyrics were referencing his past in the present, specifically pointing out the line, “Big pimping like Dame Dash.” He made it clear that despite not being involved in the creation of the record, it was widely recognized that it was about him.
The backstory behind “Big Pimpin'” is a significant part of hip-hop history. The track served as the fifth and final single from Jay-Z’s album, Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter. Produced by Timbaland, the song reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Bun B and Pimp C were also featured on the track, with Pimp C’s initial reluctance to be part of the song being well-documented over the years.
In a 2010 interview with The Wall Street Journal, Jay-Z revealed that he was disappointed with the song’s lyrics and regretted its creation. He openly admitted that some lyrics can have a profound impact when written down, but “Big Pimpin'” was an exception. Jay-Z reflected on the harsh realization of the lyrics and questioned the nature of the words he had used, expressing disbelief at having said those things repeatedly.