Drake did the unpredictable and purchased 2Pac’s Death Row chain.
During his “Some Special Shows 4 U” European tour, Drake posted a photo on Instagram featuring what looked like a 1996 Death Row Records chain once owned by 2Pac. The revelation sparked a frenzy online—fans were curious whether the chain was authentic or simply a high-quality replica.
Suge Knight—the former CEO of Death Row Records—didn’t mince words. In a recent interview with The Art Of Dialogue, he came forward to say outright that Drake’s chain was fake. Knight emphasized that the genuine Death Row chains were exclusively given out by him. He recalled gifting one to Snoop Dogg, who opted not to flaunt it, fearing controversy. According to Suge, 2Pac himself appreciated the design: “My Death Row chain at the time was full of diamonds on the chain and diamonds on the bezel. ’Pac came home and got that chain.” He also clarified that there was nothing written on the back of the chain.
Despite his critical assessment, Suge extended a somewhat sympathetic note toward Drake: the Toronto rapper “really admired” 2Pac, and in Suge’s words, he “played” Drake by supplying a counterfeit piece.
Not long after Suge’s comments, hip-hop commentator Wack 100 joined the conversation on DJ Akademiks’ platform, echoing the same sentiment: Drake’s chain isn’t the real deal. Wack pointed out discrepancies in appearance between the two pieces—suggesting the chain Drake wore doesn’t match the known originals.
Drake’s bold display of what appeared to be a historic piece of hip-hop memorabilia ignited a wave of debate—and not the celebratory kind. With Suge Knight and Wack 100 both questioning the chain’s legitimacy, the conversation serves as a potent reminder that authenticity is more than mere ornamentation—it’s heritage, history, and respect all rolled into one.