Tupac Shakur's Custom-Designed Gold and Jewel Ring Sells for Over $1 Million at Auction

Tupac Shakur commissioned the gold, diamond, and ruby ring in 1996 and wore it during his last public appearance.
The ring, engraved with "Pac & Dada, 1996," references Tupac's relationship with Kidada Jones.
Sotheby's auctioned the ring for over $1 million, setting a record for the most valuable hip hop artifact ever sold.
The crown-inspired ring was designed by Tupac as a celebration of surviving a difficult year.
The ring's sale highlights Tupac's cultural significance and the high value of hip hop history.