Lil Wayne's $5 Million Lyric Notebook Hits Auction After Long Legal Fight
In an intriguing twist of rap history and legal drama, one of Lil Wayne’s old notebooks is making headlines once again.
Initially listed for $250,000 in 2019 by autograph dealers Moments In Time, the notebook is now being auctioned for an astonishing $5 million, thanks to a prolonged legal battle and the rapper’s legendary status.
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The notebook in question is a trove of Lil Wayne’s early work, containing lyrics to songs like “I Feel” and “We On Fire.”
These tracks are believed to have been penned during Wayne's teenage years, a period when his talent was still emerging. The story of this notebook began when a man stumbled upon it in an old car once owned by Cash Money Records.
He discovered the notebook and decided to keep it in his garage, only for it to survive Hurricane Katrina with minimal damage.
Lil Wayne’s Handwritten Lyrics to Fetch $5 Million at Auction After Legal Struggle:
A man is selling Lil Wayne's 90’s lyric notebook for $5 million after a long legal battle.
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Wayne sued for ownership, but the man claimed he found it in an old Cash Money Records vehicle. The guy fought back, arguing “finders-keepers,” asking the court to say he was now the… pic.twitter.com/YJBPIWPJof
After the hurricane, the man decided to sell the notebook, listing it for a modest sum of $250,000. However, when Lil Wayne learned of the sale, he sought to reclaim the artifact.
His attorneys issued a warning letter demanding the notebook’s return, asserting that Wayne wanted it back.
The seller, however, was adamant, stating that Wayne would need to purchase it if he wanted it. This led to a legal dispute, which ultimately ended in the seller’s favor.
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Now, the notebook’s value has skyrocketed to $5 million, as reported by TMZ. Moments In Time, the dealer handling the auction, has justified the steep price by emphasizing Lil Wayne’s status as a rap icon.
They argue that the notebook, with its historical significance and rare insight into Wayne’s early creativity, is worth every penny.
This dramatic price surge underscores Lil Wayne’s enduring influence in hip-hop and the collectible nature of his early work.
As the auction proceeds, fans and collectors alike are eagerly watching to see who will secure this piece of rap history.