Drake drops HUGE money on Tupac Shakur’s ring
Published on Jul 31, 2023 at 10:48 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 01, 2023 at 12:30 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Drake is celebrating the release of his new single Meltdown (ft. Travis Scott) with an interesting purchase.
The 36-year-old rapper bought a diamond ring that once belonged to rap legend Tupac Shakur.
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A few days ago, auction house Sotheby’s finalized the sale of the ring in question.
Made from gold and adorned with diamonds and pink rubies, the ring was worn by Tupac Shakur in his last public appearance.
He wore it at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards, less than two weeks before his death.
Now, Sotheby’s didn’t disclose the identity of the buyer BUT literally hours after the sale, Drake shared an Instagram story with the ring.
And then two days later, Drake shared yet another Instagram story with the same ring.
And this time he was actually wearing it.
On the same day, Drake was interview for an episode of Sidetalk NYC.
“I’m wearing ‘Pac’s ring,” he said.
So, how much did the Canadian rapper spend?
Anything Tupac-related is extremely valuable and that’s why Sotheby’s gave it a pre-auction estimate of $300,000.
But expectations were shattered because the ring ended up selling for $1,016,000.
Seven figures for a ring is a lot of cash, but then again with a net worth of $250 million, Drake can easily afford it.
Most rappers flaunt their wealth but Drake is a bit different when it comes to that.
Obviously he owns a jet, expensive watches and so on, but the ‘Headlines’ rapper allocated most of his resources to… his house.
The rapper spent a significant chunk of cash to build his dream house in his hometown Toronto.
What’s even crazier is Drake dropped $400,000 (!) on a custom made mattress for his bed.
Talk about a weird flex.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
