Biggie Smalls Air Jordan Sneakers Sell for Over $30K at Auction

A pair of rare Nike Air Jordan 1 High Strap sneakers, famously worn by the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., sold for over $30,000 at an auction this week. The iconic shoes were originally released in 1995 and are part of the “Strap Pack” series that was designed to commemorate Michael Jordan’s retirement from basketball. The sneakers were purchased by a private collector who chose to remain anonymous. The collector said they bought the shoes because they wanted to own a piece of hip-hop history and also because they felt like it was a good investment opportunity. The shoes have been authenticated by both Nike and Sotheby's, which is one of the world's leading auction houses. They are believed to be one of only three pairs in existence, making them incredibly rare and highly sought after by collectors all over the world. This isn't the first time that Biggie Smalls' Air Jordans have gone up for auction; back in 2017, another pair sold for over $20,000 at a Sotheby's auction in London. This most recent sale is yet another testament to how much people value hip-hop memorabilia and how far some fans will go to get their hands on something special from their favorite artist or group. Biggie Smalls (also known as Christopher Wallace) was an American rapper who rose to fame in the mid-1990s with his debut album Ready To Die. He is widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time and his influence can still be felt today through his music and legacy.