Kanye West’s Hand-Drawn Nude Sketch, Tupac’s Death Row Contract, & More Being Auctioned


A new auction has been announced with some historic memorabilia from Tupac Shakur, Kanye West, Drake, and more,

The auctioneers at GottaHaveRockandRoll regularly collect some the most historic pieces artist memorabilia, giving fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure extremely rare pieces that deal with music history. In the past, they’ve come through with a handwritten poem from Tupac, the rapper’s bandanas, and more. 

The latest batch merchandise available at the auction is probably one the coolest collections yet.

As always, there are some new Tupac collectibles ready to be yours. One the most in-demand pieces are the handwritten lyrics for “To Live and Die in L.A.,” which are expected to fetch up to $100,000. The track was Pac’s second single from his final album, which is considered to be one his best. The lyrics sheet was a work-in-progress, with cross-outs and lyrics that were slightly altered.

Kanye West's Hand-Drawn Nude Sketch, Tupac's Death Row Contract, & More Being Auctioned
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There is also a signed contract agreement between Tupac Shakur and Death Row Records being auctioned f. It’s special as this was viewed by Interscope Records as “Tupac’s Bail Agreement,” as the contract was used to get the rapper out jail. Eight days after the contract was signed, he was released. The signed contract is expected to go for up to $35,000.

Kanye West's Hand-Drawn Nude Sketch, Tupac's Death Row Contract, & More Being Auctioned
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Also being sold are unreleased lyrics to a Drake song called “Talent and Timing,” which were handwritten. There is also a hand-drawn and signed nude sketch that Kanye West completed in 1996, when he was still in high school. That’s being auctioned f for around $20,000.

Kanye West's Hand-Drawn Nude Sketch, Tupac's Death Row Contract, & More Being Auctioned
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Is there anything that grabs your interest among this batch? The auction begins on July 22. You can see all the other items available here.