Tupac’s Signed Juice Contract Up For Grabs on eBay

A signed Tupac contract for the 1992 movie Juice is available for purchase on eBay…

eBay is the largest online auction site with thousands of items being bought and sold on a daily basis. It’s when the rare items goes up for auction, that people begin talking.

Recently, the contract for the late Tupac Shakur to appear in the 1992 film Juice popped up on the eBay marketplace.

The contract is currently listed for $6,500 as a Buy It Now auction with potential buyers being allowed to submit offers for this one of a kind piece of exclusive Tupac memorabilia. This particular contract is special for its connection to Shakur, who was shot and killed back in 1996. Having his signature on the document only adds to the value of the memorabilia.

The contract is brief and includes some interesting facts such as the role of “Q or Bishop” could have gone to Shakur. Omar Epps would go on to play Quincy “Q” Powell and Shakur would infamously play the gun-happy Roland Bishop. Also compensation for Shakur’s role would be “$1647.80 per ‘studio week’ for no less than seven (7) weeks”. For those with doubt of its authenticity, the auction also comes with a certificate of authenticity from Startifacts.

The film has become a cult classic over the years. It shows the versatility that Shakur had as not only a hip-hop artist, but as a legit actor.

As of Tuesday evening (Feb. 21), the auction has 23 hours left and there have been no offers for the contract.

Jewell had a dream that 2Pac was going to die in Vegas

Jewell: No, but there were – I had a dream. I was actually recording in the studio, but I was supposed to go [to Las Vegas]. And, Tupac and Suge called me at the studio. That night it was me, [producer] Demetrius Shipp, Hammer was there … I wanna say Eric B was there. And Nate Dogg had came by to pick up his [unreleased] album, ‘cause it was being mixed and mastered, and I guess he wanted to listen to the songs before he was going to Vegas or on the way to Vegas. But, I was supposed to be there. And, it’s funny ‘cause Suge’s cousin, Rochelle, she was my road dog. His family was sorta more like my family. We all hung together. I played dominoes with his daddy. And [at] the holidays, I spent [time] with his family. So, it was funny ‘cause she and I, we both had different dreams in regards to [Tupac] being killed.

It was kind of a scary thing, because [Tupac] called, and he was supposed to do a song that I had called “Money, Sex and Weed.” So [the concept] was [having those] three wishes …. And he was supposed to come and do the song before he went to Vegas. But, they was doing some other things and they were just calling me to let me know after Vegas they were gonna – Suge said he’s gonna come to the studio and do it. So, he put ‘Pac on the phone and ‘Pac was like, “Jeweeeeeell.” I was like, “What's up.” He was like, “I got you baby girl, don’t worry. I’ma be there.” And I’m like, “Okay, so you’re on your way?” And he was like, “Uh … no. We’re gonna go to Vegas first.”

And so, I began to talk about my dream. And I begged him not to go. I begged him. I was in tears. It’s funny because, I guess for a long time Suge might’ve thought that I set them up. Because, what happened in my dream was very close to what happened in the incident. And, I began to tell ‘Pac, “If you do it, you’re not coming back. If you go to Vegas, you’re not coming back. Please don’t go.” So, he like, “Aw, Suge, Jewell trippin’.” So he put the phone down, and he put Suge on the phone and I was like, “Look, please don’t go to Vegas. You guys are not gonna make it back.” And he was like, “Jewell, I ain’t afraid of no bustas. What’cha talkin’ ‘bout?” I was like, “If you go to Vegas, why don’t you just watch the [Mike Tyson vs. Bruce Seldon] fight at the house – get some girls, some *****es, some drinks – [but] just don’t go out in public.” So, they thought that I was trippin’ ‘cause I was literally in tears. And I got so overwhelmed that [Demetrius] had to get the phone, and he was talking to Suge. He was like, “She just woke up out of a nap and she’s hysterical, so I can’t say everything, everything that happened, but it was very scary that warning does come before destruction. And I can’t say that Tupac wouldn’t be dead today, but I can say at that particular time if they would of listened to me he would of still been alive."

Whitney Houston Dead at 48, Hip-Hop Reacts

Hip-hop reacts to shocking news of Whitney Houston’s death…

The hip-hop community took to Twitter on Saturday night (Feb. 11) to express shock and disbelief over the death of Whitney Houston. The legendary singer died Saturday afternoon, Houston’s publicist, Kristen Foster, confirmed to The Associated Press. Houston was 48. She died Saturday afternoon after 25 minutes of resuscitation attempts.

CNN originally reporting that singer Ray J found her dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California, only later to retract that information due to Ray J’s publicist denying the report. Although, the cause of her death isn’t known, Houston had a noted, public struggle with drugs and alcohol. Detectives are investigating the cause of her death.

Hip-hop poured its heart out over the huge loss.

“Deeply saddened by the death of Whitney Houston…may she rest in peace,” hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons tweeted out to the masses on Saturday night. “Whitney Houston was one of the greatest singers this world has ever heard.

“Dammmm RIP Whitney Houston,” Mack Maine tweeted. “One of the greatest to ever do it…wowwwww.”

Added Ludacris: “R.I.P. WHITNEY HOUSTON. ONE OF THE PUREST SOULS I’VE EVER MET IN MY LIFE.”

Drake and Soulja Boy simply tweeted, “R.I.P.”

The shock over Houston’s death will likely continue through the weekend. The acclaimed, but troubled singer and actor sold more than 170 million albums, singles and videos world wide and her album Whitney was the first female LP to ever debut at No. 1 on the Billboard chart. She recorded seven straight No. 1′s on the Billboard charts during the 1980s. Houston also won six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards and two Emmy Awards.

Houston was set to make mentor’s Clive Davis’ dinner and pre-Grammy party on Saturday night. Davis since cancelled the event.

Houston is survived by her daughter Bobbi Kristina, which whom she had with singer Bobby Brown. She was married to Brown from 1992-2007.

Suge Knight Arrested For Weed in Las Vegas

Police officers discovered a small amount of marijuana in Suge’s car…

Suge Knight was arrested late Wednesday (February 8) afternoon in Las Vegas, after authorities pulled over the former Death Row Records CEO due to an “unsafe lane change,” reports TMZ.

After entering the rap mogul’s government name in the system, law enforcement discovered multiple arrest warrants issued for Marion Knight, Jr, ironically stemming from several additional traffic violations and infractions. The police officers then decided to conduct a routine search of Knight’s black Bentley, causing them to find a small amount of marijuana in Suge’s possession. The California native was eventually sent to a nearby jail for the processing procedure, but was released the same evening.

Suge, who is infamous for his numerous legal troubles, might be in store for more due to this latest mishap. According to a previous TMZ report, Knight is currently serving a three year unsupervised probation term that began in August after being caught driving with a suspended license for the second time.

Nate Dogg’s Estate Sued Over Unpaid Medical Bills, Manager Says Rapper Friends Won’t Help

Nate Dogg’s camp is being sued for not paying medical bills. Now his manager says Nate’s rapper friends never stepped up to help…

West Coast native Nate Dogg received medical treatment from CareMeridian Rehab Center in Orange County, California in the final stages of his life. But, despite having no issues with the service or claims of mistreatment, Nate’s camp apparently never paid the bill and is now facing a 300K lawsuit.

After Nate Dogg suffered his second stroke in 2008, he moved into CareMeridian, where patients with serious injuries get the rehabilitation they need. According to TMZ, the singer received more than 290,000 dollars in treatment from 2008 to 2010, as per CareMeridian’s claims. And, one of Nate’s managers, David Michery guaranteed they would get compensated.

Now CareMeridian is suing Nate Dogg’s estate, alleging the balance was never paid, even after the death of Nate Dogg in 2011. As a result, the court has entered a default judgement against Nate’s camp, including manager Michery, ordering them to shell out $293,512.52.

Michery told TMZ he stepped up to the plate to pay the bill because none of Nate’s famous “rapper friends” offered to help out.

“I was the only person who would come forward because I didn’t want him to die,” he explained. “Me and Nate have 20 years history together and I did what everyone should have done and tried to save his life … not let him get kicked out in the streets and die.”

Michery says he intends to pay the hefty bill by releasing several never-before-heard Nate Dogg tracks.

When asked if he regrets taking responsibility for Nate’s medical bill, Michery said, “Not at all. I would do it again in a minute. I just wish that the people he looked out for all these years and the people who claim to love him so much would help out.”

TMZ spoke with Warren G, who appeared on “Regulate” with Nate, and in his own defense said, “I rode with Nate ’til the end … I did what I could do for him with other things financially. If I was able to pay for his hospital bill, I would have. I made several calls to numerous people for help. I love Nate … he’s my brother.”

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Game ft Nate Dogg- Party We Will Throw Now (prod. Warren G) & Game- Everyday (prod. Warren G) COMING SOON!

Interviewer: You've mentioned that you have been in the lab with Game doing some work, what can you tell us about what you two are doing?

Warren G: Well I've got the EP, so I asked him to get on the record with me and Nate for the EP. So I did that. I gave him a track for his album, actually his album was done, and he let me hear a bunch of it. Man, his album is a movie. It's incredible. I guarantee you. This sh** is going to be tight, like Dre worked on his sh** and the record is put together real nice. It's good, he's going to really f*** these n****s up with this sh** he's coming with, I'm telling you. I really mean that, I heard the record, it's dope. So you can imagine what the Detox is going to sound like. Wait 'til you hear this n**** out.

But I did a record with him, and I played the beat I said, "Game, I got one for you". I pulled it up, he was listening and was like, "Oh sH**", he started bustin' it and did a whole song, and I sat there and watched him write and everything. This was in like maybe three hours, two or three hours he finished that motherf***er. The record is so dope, it could potentially be one of his singles. That's how dope it is. He was like "Oh this is going on my album." He's going to go back, "Stop the presses, this is going on my album." You know, I didn't rap on it, I was just showing another side of myself as a producer because that's what I do. I'm a producer before a rapper. But I can rap too. I'm all of the above.

Interviewer: Can you tell us the track that you and Game worked on with Nate? Can you tell us what that song is about, or what the concept of the song?

Warren G: It's classic West Coast sh**. The song is called "Party We Will Throw Now". You know, it's classic West Coast sh**. It's talking about giving everybody the insight on this new West Coast, and just West coast, period and just game, period. It's all over. Whether it's the South, whether it's the East coast, it's a party we will throw. Everybody is going to be able to relate to it. When you hear the hook, you will be like, "Ok, this is exactly what we are missing right here." It's a good record man. I'm glad he got on it. I immediately was like, "This would fit Game right here, this record, this would fit him perfectly." So I got at him and he was like "Man, it's all good, O.G." Boom. In at the studio, knocked it down. The records came out incredible, both records, the one for him and the one for me.

Interviewer: What's the one for him like?

Warren G: Oh wow. It's called "Everyday." I don't know if he wants everybody to know what's up. The song is called "Everyday", but the record is incredible. It's a great record. I don't want to blow the cover on what it's about, but everybody can relate to it.