Tupac Shakur Ring Sells For Record $1 Million

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2 years ago

July 25, 2023

A gold, ruby and diamond crown ring worn by rap legend Tupac Shakur during his last public appearance sold for $1 million at auction in New York Tuesday.

The winning bid was well above Sotheby’s pre-sale estimate of between $200,000 and $300,000 and becomes the most valuable hip-hop artifact ever sold, the auction house said.

The New York-born rapper wore the ring during his final public appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 4, 1996.

He was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas just days later on September 13. He was 25.

Shakur, whose hits included “California Love,” designed the ring over the course of a few months, Sotheby’s said.

He did so through his godmother Yaasmyn Fula, who put the ring up for sale.

Shakur was influenced by 16th century Italian philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli’s political manifesto “The Prince” which he read while in prison on sex abuse charges.

He modeled the design on the crowns of the medieval kings of Europe, Sotheby’s added.

The ring is engraved “Pac & Dada 1996,” a reference to his girlfriend Kidada Jones.

A gold circulet studded with a central cabochon ruby flanked by two pave-cut diamonds sits atop a diamond-encrusted gold band.

The sale was part of a dedicated hip-hop auction to mark 50 years of the genre which falls in August this year.

Shakur is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, selling 75 million records.

He was a central figure in the Los Angeles-based West Coast hip-hop scene, which feuded with rival East Coast rappers in New York.

His killers have never been caught and theories about who was responsible have long abounded.

Shakur’s murder was followed six months later by the gunning down of East Coast rapper Christopher “The Notorious BIG” Wallace.

Many believe they were slain as part of a rivalry between their music labels, LA-based Death Row and New York’s Bad Boy Entertainment.

But some music historians say the coastal rift was exaggerated for commercial reasons.

Last week, Las Vegas police searched a home as part of their investigation into the murder of Shakur.

BBNaija 10: Mercy Eke Reveals Housemate Who’s 10/10

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1 day ago

July 30, 2025

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Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Mercy Eke, has revealed the housemate whom she considers a “10/10” in the ongoing season 10.

Eke, who won the 4th edition of the reality show in 2019, declared that Dede is 10/10, signaling to her fans that she’s supporting the 23-year-old Delta-born entrepreneur.

“Dede a 10/10 ,” she wrote on her X handle, eliciting excitement from her fans and fans of Dede.

Earlier, her colleagues, Erica and Tacha argued over which housemate will win the 10th edition of the reality show.

Erica backed Sabrina while Tacha tipped Isabella to win the show.

Another former Big Brother Naija star, Adekunle Olapade had since declared his support for Sultana.

The winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10 is expected to win a total of ₦150 million grand prize, which includes cash and prizes from sponsors.

‘I Have Nothing Left,’ Actor Don Richard Solicits Financial Help Amid Battle With Kidney Disease [VIDEO]

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1 day ago

July 30, 2025

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Famous Nollywood actor Don Richard has solicited financial help from the general public.

The actor made the plea on Tuesday evening in a video shared on Instagram by his colleague and Talk to B show host, Biola Bayo.

Speaking in the video, Richard disclosed that he has been battling kidney disease.

“When my wife was told about my health, she started crying. And I told her that ‘another man is a lucky man.’ I begged her to take good care of my children (twins).

“Immediately she left the hospital, she went to dispose of our house and car for my treatment. I have nothing left anymore,” the actor said.

Sharing his account details, Biola Bayo wrote “Don Richard has been down with a kidney in a while.”

Watch video below:

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BBNaija 10: We Were Close To Having Sex – Isabella Breaks Down In Tears Over Love Interest, Kayikunmi

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1 day ago

July 30, 2025

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Big Brother Naija 10/10 housemate, Isabella, broke down in tears on Wednesday night as she complained bitterly about her love interest on the show, Kayikunmi.

In a candid chat with fellow housemate, Thelma Lawson, a heartbroken Isabella divulged how her relationship with Kayikunmi stalled after he revealed to her that he is also attracted to someone else in Biggie’s house.

She lamented that they were already close to having sex before Kayikunmi’s heartbreaking revelation.

She said, “We almost like had sex then he [Kayikunmi] was telling me he is attracted to me and somebody else and he wants to keep having conversations with the person. And I told him you can’t be here and there.

“Do you know what’s annoying me? We were so close to having sex. I just haven’t let him finger me, he almost want to finger me. They [the male housemates] came on Sunday, so Day 3, he wants to already finger me.”