Mopreme Shakur Takes Aim At Drake Over Tupac Chain Controversy

Mopreme Shakur weighed in on Drake spending big on what’s believed to be Tupac Shakur‘s original Death Row Records chain, calling out the rapper’s intentions and questioning the authenticity of the purchase.

“My man need to think more about his moves,” Mopreme said during an interview with Loren Lorosa, referring to Drake’s recent headline-making acquisition. “Because I just saw an interview with him in London, talking about London got the best rappers. London rappers are better than American rappers. So why are you so seeking after the King of Raps’ jewels, literal jewels?”

Mopreme, who is Tupac’s stepbrother, didn’t stop there.

“If England has the best rappers, why are you doing this?” he questioned. “So I don’t know.”

While he made it clear he wasn’t trying to stir drama, Mopreme expressed disappointment that the chain didn’t stay within the family.

“I think the family should have all of ‘Pac’s things, personally,” he added. “But things don’t always work out that way. But my personal opinion. That’s what I feel.”

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Drake Shows Off Tupac Shakur’s Chain As Authenticity Comes Under Scrutiny

Drake made headlines last month after revealing he had purchased the diamond-studded Death Row pendant, which features the label’s logo and a nod to Tupac’s 1996 album All Eyez On Me.

The piece was acquired from memorabilia dealer Alexander Bitar, who specializes in rare Hip-Hop artifacts. Though the exact price hasn’t been confirmed, experts estimate it landed somewhere between $500,000 and $1 million.

Drake showcased the chain on Instagram, posting detailed images of the pendant alongside a photo from Tupac’s All Eyez on Me era.

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The move followed his 2023 purchase of Tupac’s custom gold crown ring, which sold for over $1 million at auction.

But not everyone’s convinced the chain is legit. Suge Knight publicly cast doubt on its authenticity, calling it “not 2Pac’s chain” and “not a Death Row chain.”

He added, “Whoever sold you that chain, Drake — you need to go beat his a##.”