In 1991, Lawrence Dotson began writing under the pen name “Loupy D,” coined from a childhood nickname. He wrote articles, reviews, and commentary and conducted interviews for an underground hip-hop magazine called No Sellout.
Loupy D rubbed elbows with some of hip-hop’s top entertainers of the Golden Era: 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, Keith Murray, Erykah Badu, and many others. In 1994, Loupy D became managing editor at Kronick Magazine, one of the most well-known and successful hip-hop indie zines on the West Coast.
The Los Angeles photographer is giving fans the opportunity to get their hands on an exclusive Tupac NFT Collection. The collection consists of seventeen photos taken of Tupac performing in downtown L.A. at Prince’s Glam Slam West circa 1992. Six of the photos will be offered in this second of three drops.
The four one-of-ones are part of a Phygitals Drop. All auction winners will receive the original photo negative with the corresponding NFT.
In these photos, we see through Loupy D’s eyes a first-hand witness of Tupac’s transition to a bonafide solo artist that night at Glam Slam West. According to Loupy D, Tupac was a true performer who knew how to put on a show for the crowd on hand.
Auctions
A rare, single edition artwork. A 24 hour auction is triggered when the reserve price is met!
One of Ones
A rare, single edition artwork.
Collections
Mint your randomly generated NFT from a MakersPlace Collection Drop! Traits, rarity, and collectibility is the name of the game.
Limited Edition
Multiple collectors can claim an edition of this artwork. Be quick, these can sell fast!
Mystery Box
ake your chances and purchase from a Mystery Box. Multiple open edition artworks have a varying likelihood of being chosen for you - Good luck getting the rare one!
Open Edition
We know the price, but don’t know how many will sell! Open Editions are a time limited, fixed price sale opportunity for all collectors to purchase.
Raffle
Enter to win and hopefully you’re chosen! Raffles are a way to (hopefully) get your hands on a free artwork from the featured artist.
Auctions
A rare, single edition artwork. A 24 hour auction is triggered when the reserve price is met!
One of Ones
A rare, single edition artwork.
Collection
Mint your randomly generated NFT from a MakersPlace Collection Drop! Traits, rarity, and collectibility is the name of the game.
Limited Editions
Multiple collectors can claim an edition of this artwork. Be quick, these can sell fast!
Mystery Box
Take your chances and purchase from a Mystery Box. Multiple open edition artworks have a varying likelihood of being chosen for you - Good luck getting the rare one!
Open Edition
We know the price, but don’t know how many will sell! Open Editions are a time limited, fixed price sale opportunity for all collectors to purchase.
Raffle
Enter to win and hopefully you’re chosen! Raffles are a way to (hopefully) get your hands on a free artwork from the featured artist.
Auctions
A rare, single edition artwork. A 24 hour auction is triggered when the reserve price is met!
One of Ones
A rare, single edition artwork.
Collection
Mint your randomly generated NFT from a MakersPlace Collection Drop! Traits, rarity, and collectibility is the name of the game.
Limited Edition
Multiple collectors can claim an edition of this artwork. Be quick, these can sell fast!
Mystery Box
Take your chances and purchase from a Mystery Box. Multiple open edition artworks have a varying likelihood of being chosen for you - Good luck getting the rare one!
Open Edition
We know the price, but don’t know how many will sell! Open Editions are a time limited, fixed price sale opportunity for all collectors to purchase.
Raffles
Enter to win and hopefully you’re chosen! Raffles are a way to (hopefully) get your hands on a free artwork from the featured artist.
Auctions
A rare, single edition artwork. A 24 hour auction is triggered when the reserve price is met!
One of Ones
A rare, single edition artwork.
Collections
Mint your randomly generated NFT from a MakersPlace Collection Drop! Traits, rarity, and collectibility is the name of the game.
Limited Edition
Multiple collectors can claim an edition of this artwork. Be quick, these can sell fast!
Mystery Boxes
Take your chances and purchase from a Mystery Box. Multiple open edition artworks have a varying likelihood of being chosen for you - Good luck getting the rare one!
Open Edition
We know the price, but don’t know how many will sell! Open Editions are a time limited, fixed price sale opportunity for all collectors to purchase.
Raffle
Enter to win and hopefully you’re chosen! Raffles are a way to (hopefully) get your hands on a free artwork from the featured artist.
Open Editions Are Back!
In 1991, Lawrence Dotson began writing under the pen name “Loupy D,” coined from a childhood nickname. He wrote articles, reviews, and commentary and conducted interviews for an underground hip-hop magazine called No Sellout.
Loupy D rubbed elbows with some of hip-hop’s top entertainers of the Golden Era: 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, Keith Murray, Erykah Badu, and many others. In 1994, Loupy D became managing editor at Kronick Magazine, one of the most well-known and successful hip-hop indie zines on the West Coast.
The Los Angeles photographer is giving fans the opportunity to get their hands on an exclusive Tupac NFT Collection. The collection consists of seventeen photos taken of Tupac performing in downtown L.A. at Prince’s Glam Slam West circa 1992. Six of the photos will be offered in this second of three drops.
The four one-of-ones are part of a Phygitals Drop. All auction winners will receive the original photo negative with the corresponding NFT.
In these photos, we see through Loupy D’s eyes a first-hand witness of Tupac’s transition to a bonafide solo artist that night at Glam Slam West. According to Loupy D, Tupac was a true performer who knew how to put on a show for the crowd on hand.
Auctions
Place your bids on a unique, 1 of 1 artwork. Meeting the reserve price kicks off a timer, so make sure to get offers in before the final 15 minutes expires to extend the timer!
Collection
Mint your randomly generated NFT from a MakersPlace Collection Drop! Traits, rarity, and collectibility is the name of the game.
Limited Edition
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Mystery Box
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Open Edition
We know the price, but don’t know how many will sell! Open Editions are a time limited, fixed price sale opportunity for all collectors to purchase.
Raffle
Enter to win and hopefully you’re chosen! Raffles are a way to (hopefully) get your hands on a free artwork from the featured artist.
Auction
Place your bids on a unique, 1 of 1 artwork. Meeting the reserve price kicks off a timer, so make sure to get offers in before the final 15 minutes expires to extend the timer!
Collection
Mint your randomly generated NFT from a MakersPlace Collection Drop! Traits, rarity, and collectibility is the name of the game.
Limited Editions
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Mystery Box
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Open Edition
We know the price, but don’t know how many will sell! Open Editions are a time limited, fixed price sale opportunity for all collectors to purchase.
Raffle
Enter to win and hopefully you’re chosen! Raffles are a way to (hopefully) get your hands on a free artwork from the featured artist.
Auction
Place your bids on a unique, 1 of 1 artwork. Meeting the reserve price kicks off a timer, so make sure to get offers in before the final 15 minutes expires to extend the timer!
Collection
Mint your randomly generated NFT from a MakersPlace Collection Drop! Traits, rarity, and collectibility is the name of the game.
Limited Edition
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Mystery Box
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Open Edition
We know the price, but don’t know how many will sell! Open Editions are a time limited, fixed price sale opportunity for all collectors to purchase.
Raffles
Enter to win and hopefully you’re chosen! Raffles are a way to (hopefully) get your hands on a free artwork from the featured artist.
Auction
Place your bids on a unique, 1 of 1 artwork. Meeting the reserve price kicks off a timer, so make sure to get offers in before the final 15 minutes expires to extend the timer!
Collections
Mint your randomly generated NFT from a MakersPlace Collection Drop! Traits, rarity, and collectibility is the name of the game.
Limited Edition
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Mystery Box
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Open Edition
We know the price, but don’t know how many will sell! Open Editions are a time limited, fixed price sale opportunity for all collectors to purchase.
Raffle
Enter to win and hopefully you’re chosen! Raffles are a way to (hopefully) get your hands on a free artwork from the featured artist.
All four (4) unique one-of-ones come with an original photo negative of the corresponding NFT.
Lawrence Evan Dotson, aka Loupy D, is a Los Angeles based artist. While pursuing an acting career, he came upon an opportunity to write articles for a local hip hop magazine. Twelve years later after interviewing rappers and personalities in the Golden Age of Hip Hop, he left the scene to go behind the scenes in the film and television industry.
Loupy D has now embarked on a mission to share the stories, photos and visions of his storied career through the magic of blockchain technology.