Tupac Unreleased Music Listed for $250,000 – With a Catch.
If you're a Tupac Shakur fan with some cash to spare, there's an auction coming up that you might want to check out. Unreleased tracks from the legendary rapper are hitting the market, starting at a whopping $250,000.
According to TMZ, Momentsintime.com is auctioning off lyrics and audio recordings from Tupac's early days, specifically from 1990 to 1991, when he was just starting to make a name for himself. He collaborated with a group called Jesse and the Kidz to create an unreleased album, but it never saw the light of day due to the tragic passing of one of the members.
Tupac is the lead vocalist on three of the tracks. While some sample sheets have been shared publicly, the full lyrics have remained under wraps, which is part of why the auction price is so high. The auction house is aiming to fetch $250,000.
Keep in mind, this sale is private, so the buyer won't be able to share the music with the public (but they can enjoy it privately as much as they like). Tupac's estate still holds the distribution rights, so any public release would need their approval.
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Tupac dropped his first album, 2Pacalypse Now, in 1991 and went on to release several more, including Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. (1993), Me Against the World (1995), and All Eyes on Me (1996). He also made a name for himself in acting, appearing in films like Juice (1992) and Poetic Justice (1993).
The rapper tragically lost his life in a drive-by shooting on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas, where he was shot multiple times. He passed away from his injuries a week later.
At the time of his death, Tupac's net worth was around $200,000. Since then, his estate has seen a huge boost in value thanks to posthumous releases and licensing deals, although the exact numbers can vary.
Interestingly, the sale of Tupac’s unreleased music is similar to a recent situation with Michael Jackson's unreleased tracks. In February, a set of 12 unreleased songs from Michael's 1980s and 1990s era was found and was set to be auctioned off, starting at $85,000, with the potential to go up to $200,000.
However, Michael's estate stepped in to stop the auction, claiming ownership of the original recordings and stating that any public release would violate their rights. On the other hand, Tupac's unreleased tracks are being sold privately, but any public release would need the green light from his estate.
The auction of Tupac Shakur's unreleased music offers a rare opportunity for dedicated fans and collectors to own a piece of hip-hop history. With tracks dating back to his early career, the music represents a pivotal moment in Tupac's rise to fame.
While the sale is private, the chance to experience these previously unheard tracks is a unique treasure for any fan. The auction's high price reflects the rarity and historical value of the material, ensuring that the legacy of one of rap's greatest icons continues to captivate new generations, even in the absence of public release.
