American rapper Drake made headlines as the proud new owner of a rare piece of 2Pac’s jewelry, which fetched a staggering price of over $1 million at a Sotheby’s auction. The remarkable item in question is a gold, ruby, and diamond-encrusted ring that 2Pac himself wore during his last public appearance at the 1996 VMAs.
The coveted ring became a significant piece of music history and memorabilia, which undoubtedly contributed to its remarkable selling price of $1,016,000. The auction garnered immense interest from collectors and fans alike, given the sentimental value attached to the jewelry, given its connection to the late and iconic rapper.
Drake took to Instagram on Friday to share the exciting news with his followers, confirming that he was the successful bidder who secured this valuable piece. In his Instagram Story post, while promoting Travis Scott’s latest album, “Utopia,” Drake proudly showcased a close-up photograph of the ring adorning his finger, symbolizing his ownership of this precious and historical artifact.
The acquisition of 2Pac’s jewelry by Drake is a testament to the lasting impact and influence that the late rapper continues to have on the music industry, even years after his passing. It also underscores the significance of music memorabilia in preserving the legacies of celebrated artists like 2Pac and the enduring passion collectors and enthusiasts have for these pieces of history.
Meanwhile, it appears that Drake references his latest jewellery purchase on his guest verse on Utopia cut “Meltdown,” in which he raps “I pull out a million to stare at this shit.”
Drake will have a difficult time topping his latest purchase, as ‘Pac’s ring is already considered the most valuable hip-hop artefact ever sold at an auction.
The 14-karat yellow gold ring “sits atop a diamond-encrusted gold band is the ‘crown’ itself: a gold circlet studded with the three largest jewels in the entire piece—a central cabochon ruby, flanked by two pavé-cut diamonds,” Sotheby described on its website.
“This one-of-a-kind, custom ring was meticulously designed by Pac and is among the final products of his boundless creative energy — a unique artefact from a period of time that is a testament to his enduring influence on hip-hop,” Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby’s Global Head of Science and Popular Culture, added.