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Chance the Rapper's $150K Art Tribute to Ali
21 May
Summary
- Chance the Rapper purchased art for $150,000.
- The artwork was dedicated to Muhammad Ali.
- The event was The Gordon Parks Foundation's 20th anniversary.
The Gordon Parks Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala dinner and auction in New York City. Among the notable attendees were Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys, and John Legend. The event honored the legacy of photographer Gordon Parks.
Chance the Rapper was a prominent figure, both as a performer and an attendee who purchased artwork. He dedicated a musical performance to the late boxer and activist Muhammad Ali.
During the event, Chance the Rapper acquired Gordon Parks' 1956 photograph, "At Segregated Drinking Fountain, Mobile, Alabama," for $150,000. He stated the purchase was for his daughters, Kensli and Marli, to appreciate.
The Grammy winner also received an award from artist Hank Willis Thomas. Other celebrities in attendance also participated in purchasing artwork to honor Parks' contributions.
