2Pac’s Handwritten Lyrics Up For Auction

Author Autumn Hawkins

February 29th 6:00 PM

For the right price, you can have the lyrics of “Throw Your Hands Up” by 2Pac. The 1995 hit’s handwritten lyrics by the late rapper are up for auction.

“The song is one of Pac’s finest protest songs and wasn’t released until 1995 on the Pump Ya Fist inspired by the Black Panthers album. The page exhibits rough edges from being removed from the notebook and some handling wear as expected,” the auction site states. “In overall very good condition.”

It continues: “Handwritten lyrics to published songs from Tupac are scarce and some of the most coveted pieces of Tupac memorabilia in the hobby. Accompanied by full Letters of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA) and ACOA.”

Currently, there have been three bids for the lyrics, and is priced at $3,630. The auction bidding ends on March 2.

You can look at a photo of the handwritten lyrics here.

2Pac Murder Case Update

2Pac’s murder case is at a slight standstill as the suspect Duane Keith Davis’s (known as Keefe D) trial date has been pushed back.

According to ABC13, Keefe D’s new attorney, Carl “E.G.” Arnold, asked to delay the trial so that he would have more time to go over the discovery. His new trial date has been moved to November 4 from its original June 3 date.

Davis is accused of orchestrating the September 7, 1996, shooting that killed Shakur. He was arrested on September 29. According to police, he is the only suspect in the case who is still alive. The prosecution is not seeking a death penalty on Davis, per CNN.

Arnold is confident in Keefe D’s chances in court.

“The state has to provide evidence of a gun, of a car, and, most importantly, whether Mr. Davis was even in Las Vegas at the time,” Arnold said.

According to Arnold, his client is “upbeat that he can possibly get out of here real soon.” Keefe D’s bail is set for $750,000 and he would have to pay 10% of it to make bail. If he’s able to make bail, then he could serve house arrest until trial and will have to wear an ankle monitor.”

7 Rappers Who've Never Won A Grammy That Should Have

• Snoop Dogg

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  Snoop Dogg is a rap legend, and having zero Grammys under his belt does not sit right with us. Snoop has been nominated 16 times for the award. He's gotten nominations for his hits such as "Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang," "Gin And Juice," "Still D.R.E." and more. The California native admitted that his "Gin And Juice," loss was upsetting but Queen Latifah cheered him up. "She won and I was hurt, but she was like, ‘N----, I love ‘Gin and Juice.’ That’s my favorite s---.’ So then I got unhurt fast," he said in his audiobook From The Streets To The Suites.

• Nicki Minaj

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  There's no debate that what Nicki Minaj has done for female rap and hip-hop in general. she's an icon. However, the Queens native has never won a Grammy. Her hits such as "Moment 4 Life," "Bang Bang," and "Anaconda" have earned Grammy nominations. She has been nominated 12 times so far in her career most recently at the 2024 Grammys. She was nominated for Best Rap Song ("Barbie World") and Best Song Written For Visual Media ("Barbie World").

• Tupac

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  When you think of hip-hop greats, Tupac is at top of mind. He was killed at the age of 25, but his influence is still felt on the genre today. It's hard to believe that he never won a Grammy. He was nominated five times before his death in 1996 and was nominated for one posthumously. His last Grammy nomination was in 2000 for "Changes."
• Notorious B.I.G.

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  Just like Tupac, Biggie is another hip-hop icon who has failed to earn a Grammy win. The New York native had one Grammy nomination before he was killed in 1997 and three posthumously in 1998. His hit such as "Big Poppa," "Hypnotize," and "Mo Money Mo Problems," have earned nominations but never a golden gramaphone. His last set of nominations was for the 40th Annual Grammy Awards including a Best Rap Album nod for Life After Death.

• Travis Scott

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  Travis Scott has had three consecutive No. 1 albums but still has never had a Grammy win. Additionally, several career hits such as "Sicko Mode," and "Highest In The Room," have been nominated for Grammys. He was nominated for a Grammy 10 times in his career. His latest nomination was for Best Rap Album for Utopia at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Killer Mike's Michael ended up taking the trophy home.

• Post Malone

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  Post Malone has been in hip-hop since 2011 but came into the mainstream in 2015 with his debut single "White Iverson." The rapper has collaborated with Travis Scott, Quavo, 21 Savage, Doja Cat, and more. Despite having four No. 1's and 11 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, he has never won a Grammy. He has been nominated 10 times. His last nomination was in 2023 for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for his song "I Like You (A Happier Song)."
• Rick Ross

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  "Aston Martin Music" has no Grammy. Yup, let that sink in. Rick Ross has been nominated for a Grammy nine times and has no wins. He was first nominated for a Grammy in 2011 for his guest appearance on "I'm On One" with DJ Khaled, Drake, and Lil Wayne.  It was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. His last Grammy nomination was for DJ Khaled's "God Did" in 2023 which was nominated for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Song Of The Year.

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