Dr. Dre’s legendary mixing console just scored big bucks at auction, a testament to its role in hip hop history.
- The SSL 4000 G+ console, used by Dre for artists like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar, fetched $165,000, setting a new record.
- Ryan Zurrer snagged this piece of music history, planning to share it at the Hip Hop Museum soon.
- The auction featured other West Coast memorabilia, including Snoop Dogg’s handwritten lyrics and DJ Yella’s gold plaques.
- Kid Cudi’s auction items also stole the spotlight, with a N.E.R.D. pendant leading the pack at $243,750.
Dr. Dre’s iconic SSL 4000 G+ mixing console recently made waves, selling for a whopping $165,000. This piece of hip hop history, used on albums from N.W.A. to Kendrick Lamar, now holds the record for the most expensive hip hop memorabilia sold at auction. It easily surpassed the $69,000 spent on RZA’s drum machine.
The lucky buyer, Ryan Zurrer, shared his excitement on social media, expressing gratitude for acquiring such a significant piece of music history. Zurrer plans to make it accessible to the public at the Hip Hop Museum in New York next year, ensuring fans can appreciate its legacy firsthand.
Currently on display at the Grammy Museum, this mixing console wasn’t the only notable item at the auction. Among the treasures were Snoop Dogg’s handwritten lyrics and DJ Yella’s various gold and platinum plaques, reflecting the rich history of West Coast hip hop.
Meanwhile, Kid Cudi’s auction items drew significant attention, with many of his unique possessions fetching high prices. A standout was the custom Jacob & Co 14-karat N.E.R.D. pendant, which sold for a staggering $243,750, more than doubling its estimated value.
Other fascinating items included a Ben Baller x Takashi Murakami x Kid Cudi chain and a pair of Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 sneakers designed by Virgil Abloh. Kid Cudi’s rare collection of vintage music T-shirts also caught bidders’ eyes, featuring original pieces from legends like Eminem and Michael Jackson.
This auction highlighted the enduring impact of hip hop culture and the value of its iconic artifacts.
