Tupac's Hat from "California Love" Under the Hammer

In the video for “California Love,” Tupac wore a Biltmore Imperial homburg hat. The single with Dr. Dre was released in late 1995 and ranks among Tupac’s best-known tracks. On March 27, 2013, Complex reported on an online auction where this exact prop was being offered. According to Complex, the hat was consigned by the ex-wife of Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Bids Over $3,000, but the Final Price Remains Open

At the time of the report, the bid stood at over $3,000, and the auction still had a good three days to run. The sources consulted do not state the final price.

The report shows that memorabilia from Tupac’s circle already had a market back then. How collectors handle records and memorabilia is described on the page on vinyl and collecting. Authenticity and provenance here rest solely on the information provided by the auction.