Jay-Z attends the Shawn Carter Foundation 20th Anniversary Black Tie Gala on July 14, 2023 in New York City.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
JAY-Zis providing fans a chance to bid for a rare piece of memorabilia.
Proceeds from the auction will directly support the library.
A metal bookmark, aThe Book of HOVcommemorative card, and 13 one-of-a-kind metal library cards showcasing different artwork from JAY-Z’s solo studio albums are included in the case.
This item serves as an homage to the Brooklyn-born rapper’s global influence as a musician, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Jay Z public library auction item.courtesy christie’s
courtesy christie’s
The 13 library cards are metallic replicas of the cards Roc Nation created for attendees of the exhibit. The case and cards will be on display at Christie’s Rockefeller Center galleries from Dec. 1 through Dec. 5.
The Book Of HOVopened on July 14 and has attracted over 600,000 visitors.
Jay-Z attends the Shawn Carter Foundation 20th Anniversary Black Tie Gala on July 14, 2023 in New York City.Kevin Mazur/Getty for Roc Nation
Kevin Mazur/Getty for Roc Nation
The response toThe Book of HOVhas been “overwhelming," Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez said in a statement to PEOPLE.
“We staged the exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library, to serve as a reminder that genius lives in us all and there should be no barrier to knowledge and opportunity," Perez added.
“We are grateful for the continued support and generosity of Roc Nation and Jay-Z fans across the world," Johnson continued.
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The single-lot auction will take placeonline at Christies.comand will open for bids on Nov. 29 through Dec. 5.
source: people.com
