February 2023 Autographs & Memorabilia Auction - Closes Saturday, Feb. 25th

Lot #966:

Jon B RIAA Award Presented to Tupac Shakur :: Controversial Release After Tupac's Passing!

This RIAA Certified Sales Award was posthumously presented to the Shakur family on Tupac’s behalf to commemorate over 1 million sales of "Cool Relax" and 1 million sales of "Are U Still Down / They Don't Know". 'They Don't Know' was released as the next single. The song's B-side "Are U Still Down" was also issued despite objections from the record company, as it featured vocals from the then-deceased Tupac Shakur who died when Jon started recording the album. Jon received assistance from Shakur's mother Afeni Shakur, who gave Jon permission to clear his vocals for the song. He would record a sequel to "Are U Still Down" called "Part 2" with a posthumous appearance by Shakur on his 2004 album Stronger Everyday.

Light scuffing to the frame and plexiglass. Otherwise in fine condition.