Original Tupac photos and NFT photos from 1992 are released on MakersPlace
Exclusive NFT collection of 6 rare Tupac photos, original negatives included.
SAN FRANCISCO, 23 February 2023 /PRNewswire/ — MakersPlacethe premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital art, announced an exclusive NFT collection, 2Pacalypse92: 17 Shots, which offers a unique glimpse, featuring six never-before-seen images of Tupac Shakur rising as a solo artist during an appearance at Prince’s Glam Slam in 1992. 2Pacalypse92 will be released exclusively on MakersPlace from 23 February 2023at 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 p.m. PST.
As former managing editor at Kronick Magazine, Lawrence “Loupy D” Dotson captured some of the biggest names in hip-hop during the “Golden Era” of the genre, including Tupac. Loupy D is now releasing an exclusive collection of his Tupac photographs as Phygital art. In addition to collecting NFT, each buyer 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 images masterfully show Tupac’s captivating stage presence as a performer who knew how to put on a show for an audience. “The atmosphere was hyped,” recalls Loupy D. “The crowd loved it. He put on a show. He wasn’t just a rapper, he was a performer. He had a theater background. Tupac knew he had to engage the crowd.”
For Loupy D, these images provide a first-hand glimpse of Tupac’s evolution into a fine solo artist. They will be remembered as a historic moment in capturing this important musical genre, with several images appearing in FX Network’s 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 and premium companies at MakersPlace. “We believe this collection represents a unique opportunity for fans to own a piece of hip-hop history and a first-hand 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 release page, and a purchase of any of the six images will also include the original image negative. Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of hip-hop history and a glimpse into the rise of the world’s most recognized and influential artist.
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About Lawrence “Loupy D” Dotson
Lawrence Evan Dotsonaka Loupy D, is one Los Angeles-based artist. While pursuing an acting career, he came across an opportunity to write articles for a local hip-hop magazine. Twelve years later, after interviewing rappers and personalities of hip-hop’s golden age, he left the stage to go behind the scenes in the film and television industry. Loupy D has now embarked on a mission to share the stories, images and visions of his storied career through the magic of blockchain technology.
About MakersPlace
MakersPlace is the premier NFT marketplace for digital art. Launched in 2018, MakersPlace uses blockchain technology to facilitate the sale of authentic, original digital artwork, ensuring rarity and ownership for creators and collectors alike. MakersPlace has emphasized accessibility since its inception and has attracted a large mainstream audience as the first NFT marketplace to accept both cryptocurrency (ETH) and not-cryptocurrency (USD) payments, which it facilitates through crypto wallet and credit card transactions respectively. MakersPlace helped catapult digital art and NFTs onto the global stage, with the historic sale of Beeple’s Everydays: The First 5000 Days for 69.3 million dollars in collaboration with Christie’s auction house i March 2021 – the record price for all digital works of art. Our mission is simple: to enable a vibrant future for digital creativity.
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