January 2023 Autographs & Memorabilia Auction - Closes Saturday, Feb. 4th

Lot #15:

Tupac Shakur & Warren G RARE Dual Signed Document Lending "Definition Of A Thug Ni**a" for The Poetic Justice Soundtrack! (JSA LOA)

Warren G and 2Pac had undeniable chemistry in the few times the West Coast legends got to work together. Warren produced Tupac tracks like "Definition Of A Thug Nigga" from the Poetic Justice soundtrack and the Thug Life anthem "How Long Will They Mourn Me" which also featured the late, great Nate Dogg. An incident with Suge Knight kept them from doing much more than a couple songs, but the two rap icons did indeed collaborate in a memorable way.

Highlighting the collaboration as well as the role that catapulted Tupac's acting career, offered here is a two-page document, March 15, 1993, in which Tupac and Warren G agree to loan "Definition of a Thug Nigga" to Columbia Records for use in the Poetic Justice soundtrack. Both Tupac and Warren G (signing with his full legal name, "Warren Griffin III") have signed at the conclusion of the second and final page in black ink. The document is well preserved and stands in excellent condition. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA).

“Poetic Justice” was an immediate box-office smash reaching #1 in its opening weekend, grossing more than $11 million and eventually reaching a total of more than $24 million. The role lead to Tupac earning a series of additional starring roles in feature films all the way up until his untimely and tragic passing.