Drake Purchased Tupac’s $1 Million Crown Ring

The gold, ruby, and diamond crown ring that Tupac Shakur wore throughout his ultimate public look on the 1996 VMAs now formally belongs to Drake.

Tupac’s godmother Yaasmyn Fula auctioned the ring — which the late rapper additionally designed himself not lengthy earlier than his dying — this week at Sotheby’s. After Drake flaunted the ring on his Instagram story in celebration of his collaborator Travis Scott’s new report Utopia, Sotheby’s confirmed in a press launch to Consequence that Drake had, in actual fact, bought the bling for $1.01 million. Initially estimated at a excessive of $300,000, it’s now probably the most useful hip-hop artifact ever offered at public sale, in addition to the one one to promote for over $1 million.

“This one-of-a-kind, customized ring was meticulously designed by Tupac and is among the many ultimate merchandise of his boundless artistic power — a novel artifact from a time period that may be a testomony to his enduring affect on each hip-hop and international up to date tradition. We’re thrilled that this distinctive piece has entered a brand new chapter within the palms of one other legendary artist.”

Drake has lengthy collected hip-hop memorabilia, and is keen on customized bling of his personal — nevertheless, we’re undecided if the necklace he made final 12 months out of 42 engagement rings may have fairly as a lot resale worth as Pac’s items.

Drake (and, presumably, his new ring) is within the midst of his “It’s All A Blur Tour,” and you may seize tickets to imminent exhibits by way of StubHub,