Cam'ron Sells Juelz Santana To Def Jam For $2 Million

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Published: Friday - August 1, 2008
Words by Miles Bennett

Cam'ron and Juelz Santana (Photo: via MySpace)

The separation within the Dipset hierarchy continues.

With members like Jim Jones branching off, creating spin-offs from the original family, most has wondered what Juelz Santana has been up to. Well, he's back.

In a recent YouTube video, the rapper exclaimed "I'm back" before revealing several new projects in the works -- including a new mixtape from his new crew, the Skull Gang; a solo mixtape titled The Reagan Era; and his a forthcoming Def Jam project titled Born To Lose, Built To Win.

That's not all the news that's come out since this return.

Hot 97's Miss Info recently spotted an M.I.A. Cam'ron at a show in New Jersey, and discovered some shocking news about the young Dipset underboss -- he's been sold.

"Oh, by the way, I gotta talk to you about something else too. I sold Juelz' contract to Def Jam for $2 million dollars," Cam told Miss Info.

It's not just hearsay or rumors either. It's confirmed. Juelz backed Cam's statement, telling Miss Info that he's "finally free."

"Yeah, I'm free, and ready to do me," Juelz said. "But it's still Dipset for life. It's just going to be a new chapter."

Despite the separation, the rapper made it clear that there was no beef with Cam'ron, but did hint at some shadiness behind the scenes.

"I have no hard feeling for Cam, after all, he did give me a chance," he said. "But I will say this, I was loyal to him and he took advantage."

On the business side of things, however, Juelz revealed that he's put himself into a better position over at Def Jam, announcing that he's landed a joint venture, 50/50 deal with the label.

The first release under the new deal will be his next album, Born to Lose, Built to Win.

"I would like to say sorry to all my fans, and the DJs, and most of all, my city, New York. Play time is over. I'm back. Y'all n****s know what time it is," Juelz exclaimed.

At press time, a timeframe for the release of the upcoming Def Jam project was not immediately available.

Stay tuned.

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COMMENTS (24)

Icebundles Says:
Saturday - October 4, 2008 at 8:55am

Cam made all them niggas yo, jim and juelz should be gratefull, nobody knew who juelz was till oh boy, and jim jus got on stealing max b wave....owwwwww!!!

i``M to iLL Says:
Tuesday - August 26, 2008 at 4:02am

Yo cam is a straight mark he gave up the hardest rapper from dipset "juelz" and he got problems with jones man you fucking up dipset but hey jones and juelz made dipset go big but yo weak ass ha! But juelz keep yo head up make that paper def jam is a better record than diplomat new mixtape "the regan era" and album "born to loose built to win" o and cam when yo mark self go come out with an album and you aint doing shit for dipset with your sick skinny ass and you garbage "juelz got the hardest lyrics ever" I can``T feel my face is hard and def jam got the hardest rapper alive now "juelz" and cam juelz and jones write their lyrics you don``T "jr writer" writes your ha!

theswagsta Says:
Tuesday - August 26, 2008 at 3:05am

Yo my man cam is doing his thang tru story! I used to see homeboy up by asylum on 51st and sometimes in the ddmg office and he gets money him selling 500k on killa season independant is equal paper to jay z selling 1.5 platinum ..more paper per cd..do the math

kennedy Says:
Wednesday - August 20, 2008 at 11:38pm

Yo cam is da shit..no matter wat ya fuck niggas say...and efdee is right..read wat he sed...n learn how to listen to lyrics dan tell me whos better dan him lyrically...nobody!!.hov cant touch dat nigga..nor 50...holla at me..dipset all day!

Mr. High Definition Says:
Monday - August 11, 2008 at 6:04am

Juelz santana isz da best out hea he and wayne got betta off of each otha techniquesz mixed in wit dere own now all Juelz gotta do isz join cash money and he str8 noo biggie he still gonna drop albumsz and pick up hisz doe no matter wat he doesz really shyt cam on da otha hand he isz a bitch handsz down ....

chucky Says:
Monday - August 4, 2008 at 3:01pm

dipset used to be my favorite group now dey aint nutttin wit out juelz and jim jones

Sheefy Says:
Sunday - August 3, 2008 at 11:32pm

What da hell kinda name is Dookie? I guess he think he da shit, bro i dont ride no dick im certified over here homie i just dont like Cam he lame and he tried to come at Hov and i dont like his ass thats why i mentioned Hov nigga!Juelz is better than Cam anyday and if i was Juelz i wouldnt fuck wit him either

Clayton Says:
Sunday - August 3, 2008 at 9:33pm

I like Dip Set, but this is bad news. First of all, I already thought Juelz was on Def Jam. But what label is Cam on? And they both need new albums. Juelz is damn near irrelevant now. Killa Cam need a new deal or something. Shit, he could probably get on Cash Money with the other wannabe Bloods. Okay seriously, Juelz said Cam took advantage of him. He might as well make a dis now, because you know Cam will light his ass up for that. Cam can crack a fucking joke if he can't do nothing else. Did you see that shit he did on Fifty?

Dookie Says:
Sunday - August 3, 2008 at 7:18pm

damn sheefy! jay-z wasnt even in the conversation but everytime somebody on here (outta nowhere) just gotta suck some hova dick

Ryan Says:
Sunday - August 3, 2008 at 3:56pm

Damn! Now that is REAL hustling by Cam! LOL. Dipset Still alive! Cam'ron got his new album coming out soon! Listen to My Aura!.................................... FREE PRODIGY !

Booya Says:
Saturday - August 2, 2008 at 4:30pm

Anyway Juelz is soooo fine. I would buy him too wit his cute ass. Cam'Ron...I can't his rooty toot beep beep weak ass. Someone need to sell is weak ass.

Booya Says:
Saturday - August 2, 2008 at 4:27pm

2 Mil? That's all you worth Julez? Dang LOL!

jkilla Says:
Saturday - August 2, 2008 at 12:43am

Face it, Cam is commercial, he ain't doing nothing on the side and all he hustles is you suckas that believe him. He selling off dipset, the shit is over. Who gives a shit what he wears and what he drives, he don't give a shit about you. He just a person that could put words together and knew the right people.

JDK Says:
Saturday - August 2, 2008 at 11:00am

Juelz got sold like a prostitute!!LOL

Sheefy Says:
Saturday - August 2, 2008 at 10:26am

Man Cam is the lamest around bro he aint got no paper if he does where is it just cause u got cars jewelry and shit dont mean u paid.Last time i looked in the forbes mag Cam was not mentioned,he just a lame nigga that think he is hard should have stuck to the era he was in with Mase and maybe he wil still be around but he cant fuck wit Hov musically or financially Whats 2million nigga Hove spend that on Beyonces jewelry u think he made abilie for nothin

efdee Says:
Saturday - August 2, 2008 at 2:06am

I’m proud of Cam he aint even gone commercial or known very well worldwide yet the nigga is rich. He is a real hustler he aint kissin no white man’s ass for his money and y’all kno dat. 2 Million! Im proud of Cam he probably worth 15-20 mill now unless he aint invest his money. Lmao at u Gay-z and gay-unit fans that were thinking he broke cuz he aint put his album out. u dudes is dumb thinkin he jus gonna back down from curtis and retire. lol for niggas who dont know Cam is in Miami driving his Saleen S7 and Lambo Gallardo around.Cam signed with Dame for 4.5 mill and later with Asylum for 2.5 mill. lets not forget his 2 deals before dat. he is abt to sign again wit a new label. made money of sizzurp and juelz and jimmy success. jus made 2 mill rite now. This is the definition of Ballin’ plus we dont even kno wat he does as a side hustle if u kknow wat im sayin. haha Crime Pays Cam’s new album coming this Nov. shouts to Team Aura Killa Cam 4 life!!!

Giantnyc Says:
Friday - August 1, 2008 at 9:47pm

Good for him. A new lease on life and distance from that embecil Cam(no snitching on the serial killer) will probably do Santana some good. Best of luck.

Philly-O Says:
Friday - August 1, 2008 at 4:24pm

Did Miss Info find Cam'ron at a show, or at a local McDonald's again, LMAO! I remember that shit, when Cam was in hiding and was found at Mickey D's. lol.

dana Says:
Friday - August 1, 2008 at 4:11pm

i think juelz is really gonna shine! this dude has talent. there aint that many NY niccas i can actually listen to for a whole album, but he definatly is one of them!

BKALLOVERIT Says:
Friday - August 1, 2008 at 11:53am

It's all about making good music. Despite what people say, the game was fresh when The Dips were at their best. I know for sure that there is a void in the industry, not having Cam in there lyrically. I miss the old Cam style, but will even settle for his more noted flow. Dudes grow and sometimes the money doesn't - separation is inevitable. We are not yet aware of our positions. Sometimes when our notoriety climbs, we expect to be donned and new bosses. Always slow up and give the praise to the MAN on the scene. That's what broke them down. You have to follow the lead of the commander, no matter what. This is exactly why Game and Buck will be failures in this - - you are employed by a corporation and you must respect the BOSS and the COMPANY!!!

itdontevenmatter Says:
Friday - August 1, 2008 at 11:27am

um..why did you put "no homo" right after you said you didnt see this sht coming?...that was gay and you'r gay for being that aware of your "homo" tendencies.

hood hoffa Says:
Friday - August 1, 2008 at 9:13am

I feel that nigga was the best in the set cam washed nigga got writers block and was holdin the yung bo back now stay tuned it grind time aka shine time

Drezz Says:
Friday - August 1, 2008 at 6:44am

Yeah, I love dip too, I a woman so I ain't putting that no homo shit but anywho, yeah I knew something was going on because the production on the set start slowing down, it's that money man...it rules.

mike oxbig Says:
Friday - August 1, 2008 at 4:36am

damn i remeber buyin more than musik 2 last year and it seemd the dips were movin strong as a click...i didnt wanna see this shit komin man no homo but i hope they kan work shit out...free mike vick and prodigy!