The collaboration marks the first NFT either has created and offered for saleДЄ portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit The Shawn Carter Foundation, and support its mission of helping individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education at postsecondary institutions.ДЄccording to the announcement, the NFT - titledВ вЂњHeir to the Throne,вЂќ which was the original title of the album - is composed of a single animated digital image in which вЂњAdams creates a fresh and contemporary visual representation ofВ вЂReasonable Doubt.вЂ™ Featuring his singular aesthetic style of bright colors, geometric forms, multi-layered textures, and flat surface dimensions, Adams has made a cinematic visual experience that channels not just the spirit and impact of the music, but also the aspirational impulses of a young musician at the dawn of his career. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Jay-ZвЂ™sВ iconic debut album вЂњReasonable Doubt,вЂќ the rapper has commissioned multi-disciplinary artist Derrick Adams to create a one-of-one animated digital artwork that recontextualizes the albumвЂ™s cover, which will be auctioned off by SothebyвЂ™s as an NFT in a special single-lot auction.

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