MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital fine art, announced an exclusive NFT collection, 2Pacalypse92: 17 Shots, offering a unique glimpse, with six never-before-seen photos of Tupac Shakur’s rise as a solo artist during a performance at Prince’s Glam Slam in 1992. 2Pacalypse92 will be released exclusively on MakersPlace beginning on February 23, 2023, at 3:00PM EST / 12:00PM PST.
Photo – courtesy of Loupy D ©
As a former managing editor at Kronick Magazine, Lawrence “Loupy D” Dotson captured some of the biggest names in hip-hop during the “Golden Era” of this genre, including Tupac. Loupy D is now releasing an exclusive collection of his Tupac photographs as Phygital art. In addition to collecting the NFT, each purchaser will receive the original negative, allowing collectors to own a piece of hip-hop history and explore the intersection of digital and physical art.
Loupy D snapped Tupac’s show at Prince’s Glam Slam West nightclub. The pictures masterfully showcase Tupac’s captivating stage presence as a performer who knew how to put on a show for the crowd. “The atmosphere was hyped,” Loupy D recalls. “The crowd was loving it. He put on a show. He wasn’t just a rapper, he was a performer. He had a theatre background. Tupac knew he had to engage the crowd.”
For Loupy D, these pictures offer a firsthand glimpse of Tupac’s evolution into a bonafide solo artist. They will be remembered as a historic moment in capturing this important musical genre, with several photos appearing in FX Networks upcoming “Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur.”
“MakersPlace is thrilled to be the exclusive home of Loupy D’s 2Pacalypse92: 17 Shots collection,” said Scott Miles, General Manager, Head of Emerging & Premium Business at MakersPlace. “We believe this collection represents a unique opportunity for fans to own a piece of hip-hop history and a firsthand look at the rise of one of the most iconic and influential artists of our time.”
The NFT collection is available for purchase on the official drop page, and a purchase of any of the six photos will also include the original photo negative. Don’t miss out on the chance to own a piece of hip-hop history and a glimpse into the rise of the world’s most renowned and influential artist.
