Avid hip-hop fans will be pleased to learn about the current auction of rappers’ prized possessions. Until Friday (March 3), the website Gotta Have Rock and Roll is responsible for the handling of nearly 100 pieces either signed or owned by the genre’s most legendary acts. That’s right, you now have the opportunity to snag vintage concert tickets, shoes, and even handwritten lyrics from artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Snoop Dogg. The “Hip Hop Legends Auction” also includes autographs from Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, and late Florida lo-fi originator, XXXTentacion.
Bids are currently climbing for the hip-hop gold as the auction nears its end. Eminem has several of his clothing items listed, with his “Free Tony Yayo” ensemble going for a minimum bid of $1,000. The Detroit emcee wore the iconic tee during the G-Unit member’s jail stints in the early 2000s. You can also cop a signed copy of Em’s fifth studio album Encore, which is estimated to sell for $2-$4,000 or the pair of Nike Shox he wore while on tour.
Tupac’s Iconic Red Bandana Has A Current Bid Of $1,000
When it comes to our fallen rap legends, Gotta Have Rock and Roll does not disappoint, by far. Fans of Tupac Shakur can place bids on his signature red bandana and gold chains. Eazy-E supporters are currently bidding for a signed copy of his debut album, 1988’s Eazy-Duz-It. Five bids have already been placed for the aforementioned LP, evaluated to sell for up to $1,500. Other notable items from those who’ve passed on include authentic promotional posters from The Notorious B.I.G. They also have well-conditioned magazines from Biggie’s iconic ’90s era. DMX memorabilia can be found as well, with signed copies of It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot and the Belly soundtrack up for bid.
Drake supporters, don’t be alarmed: there are a couple of things they’re offering for you to grab, too. The Canadian rap superstar appears to have given the site permission to sell lyric pages, too. Written in his personal notebook, the auction includes original lyrics to Drake’s diss track “Exposed.” The triple-threat penned the words in red ink as he went on to call former collaborator Voyce. You can also find lyrics to his unreleased track “It’s All Timing,” currently going for $500.
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