"… Giving To The Poor" by ABOVE

...GIVING TO THE POOR from ABOVE on Vimeo.

In a philanthropic effort street artist ABOVE has re-released the limited ran "Giving To The Poor" print for a reduced price with 100% of the proceeds going to homeless shelters; E.S.C Shelter and the C.H. Centre. These two organizations were selected selected because of their reputable nature, and acceptance of individuals regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or politics.

PRINT INFO: “GIVING TO THE POOR”
PRINT SIZE: (61cm. X 50cm. / 24in. X 21in.)
IMAGE SIZE: (50cm. X 40cm. / 20in. X 16in.)
PAPER/INK: INNOVA ARCHIVAL WATERCOLOR PAPER / EPSON IRIS 100+
PRICE: *129.00 US DOLLARS. + SHIPPING
EDITION SIZE: 250, SIGNED, DATED AND NUMBERED BY THE ARTIST
LIMIT: 2 PRINTS PER PERSON.
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Rappers putting there Bling up for auction

An auction of jewellery worn by the most famous players in hip-hop has been announced to take place next month.

‘Hip Hop's Crown Jewels’ will be held by Phillips de Pury & Company in New York, where 70 lots will go on sale, currently valued at $3 million.

Pieces worn by Notorious BIG, P. Diddy and 50 Cent will go under the hammer, as well as items worn by Rihanna, Lil Jon, Jay-Z, Kanye West and more.

The auction will raise money for Rush Community Affairs, Russell Simmons' coalition of nonprofit organizations including Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and the Diamond Empowerment Fund.

Some of the items to be sold include Missy Elliott's ‘Diamond Turntable Ring’, Slick Rick's ‘Multicolor Diamond Eye Patch’ , a ‘Diamond and Ruby Crown Ring’ worn by and engraved ‘Pac & Dada 1996’, (referring to Quincy Jones’ daughter Kidada) and Biggie Small's ‘UniqueWristwatch’.

Lil Jon's ‘Guinness World Record Diamond Pendant’ bearing the words "Crunk Ain't Dead" will also be sold. The pendant is included in ‘Guinness World Records’ as the Largest Diamond Pendant.

Source: NME