On March 9, 1997, the world of hip-hop lost one of its most beloved icons, Biggie Smalls. Now, nearly 24 years later, a piece of the car that the rap legend was fatally shot in is up for auction.
TMZ reports that Moments in Time, an auctioning house for historic cultural artifacts, is asking for $150,000 for one of the four hubcaps from the GMC Suburban that Biggie Smalls died in on March 9, 1997 outside of L.A.’s Petersen Automotive Museum.
The hubcap was recovered from the crime scene by a fan of the late rapper, who has kept it in his possession for over two decades. It is now being offered for sale by Moments in Time, who are asking for a hefty price tag of $150,000.
The GMC Suburban that Biggie Smalls was shot in has become an iconic symbol of the rapper’s untimely death. It has become a symbol of the tragedy that befell the hip-hop community on that fateful night.
The GMC Suburban was owned by Suge Knight, the former CEO of Death Row Records. It was being driven by Knight’s associate, who was transporting Biggie Smalls to a party in L.A. when the shooting occurred.
The hubcap being offered for sale is believed to be the same one that was recovered from the crime scene. It is said to be in good condition, with no visible signs of damage.
The auction house is also offering a certificate of authenticity with the hubcap, which is said to have been signed by the fan who recovered it from the crime scene.
The sale of the hubcap has been met with mixed reactions from the hip-hop community. While some have expressed their admiration for the fan who recovered the hubcap and is now offering it for sale, others have criticized the sale as being in poor taste.
The sale of the hubcap is a reminder of the tragedy that befell the hip-hop community on that fateful night. It is a reminder of the loss of one of the most beloved icons in the history of hip-hop.
It is also a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing the time we have with our loved ones. Biggie Smalls’ death is a reminder that life is fleeting and that we should cherish every moment we have with our loved ones.
No matter what one’s opinion is on the sale of the hubcap, it is a reminder of the tragedy that befell the hip-hop community on that fateful night. It is a reminder of the loss of one of the most beloved icons in the history of hip-hop.
It is also a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing the time we have with our loved ones. Biggie Smalls’ death is a reminder that life is fleeting and that we should cherish every moment we have with our loved ones.