On October, 1, Phillips de Pury & Company is hosting the first auction of hip-hop jewelry. Pieces owned by the likes of Missy Elliot, 50 Cent and Lil’ John are set to hit the block. A major highlight is John’s record breaking "Crunk is Dead" pendent. 
Ostentatious jewelry is somewhat of a hallmark of mainstream hip-hop culture. The one up-manship, and ultimately craftsmanship that goes into many of the pieces is rather incredible. A question the auction may answer is – Could this become a major collecting category?
The elements are there. Strong provenance and back story. Artistic (if not tasteful) productions. Connection to historic events… there’s even some pieces from Pac and Biggie’s adversarial years in there.
Part of the proceeds will benefit Rush Community Affairs.

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Photographer Shawn Mortensen will soon be coming out with his new book, Out Of Mind, and to coincide with the release, FUCT will be putting out two t-shirts. Shawn Mortensen has photographed some of our generations greatest performers. The two t-shirts that FUCT will be releasing feature pictures of Snoop Dogg and The Nororious B.I.G. from the early 90’s.
The Hundreds will hold an exhibition of the artists work beginning of November. The FUCT t-shirts will be released 1rst of October at selected FUCT retailers. Via Hypebeast.
Check out the two t-shirts in detail after the jump.

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