Damon Dash is facing the risk of losing ownership of his creative works, including the film State Property, as a result of an ongoing legal dispute that has spanned several years. The dispute, which involves filmmaker Josh Webber, originated from allegations that Dash misattributed the movie Dear Frank to himself after being removed from its production.

Following a court ruling in 2022 that held Dash accountable for copyright infringement and defamation related to Dear Frank, subsequent legal actions and missed deadlines have led to additional judgments against him, including a $4 million defamation ruling in 2025 due to disparaging remarks made by Dash about Webber.

Webber and his company are now seeking court approval to auction off Dash's assets, including the copyrights to films like State Property, to cover unpaid legal fees and damages. Despite repeated court orders, Dash and his affiliated companies have failed to comply with requests to provide financial records, resulting in the possibility of the sale of intellectual property and personal items.

State Property, which was released in 2002 and produced by Dash, holds significant cultural importance in the early 2000s Hip-Hop cinema scene. The film's portrayal of street life and connections to the Hip-Hop industry earned it a dedicated following and solidified Dash's influence in urban filmmaking. Nevertheless, the future of Dash's creative legacy is now uncertain as legal proceedings move forward to enforce the court's judgments.