A Bracelet and a Versace Medallion: Jeweler Sues Tupac's Estate

In early April 1998, another bill from Tupac’s life came before the court. According to an Associated Press report picked up by MTV News on April 2, Beverly Hills jeweler R&S Antiques sued the estate. Tupac had allegedly bought jewelry for more than 83,000 dollars and never paid.

Gold, Diamonds, Versace

It was about two pieces: a white gold bracelet with diamonds for 38,000 dollars and a medallion designed by Gianni Versace for 45,000 dollars. With interest, the store demanded more than 93,000 dollars.

The lawsuit followed a similar one from the summer of 1997. Back then, a jeweler had sued Death Row Records, label boss Suge Knight, and distributor Interscope for one million dollars, for watches, stud earrings, and pendants that people from Death Row had worn. How Death Row offset Tupac’s expenses against his earnings is shown in the report 60 Million in Revenue, 4.9 Million in Debt.