Rick Ross Is Auctioning Off 300 Rare Sneakers, Handwritten Lyrics, Piano with Michael Jackson's Thriller Art and More

Rick Ross is trying to help underserved entrepreneurs.

The music mogul and hip-hop titan, 48, has teamed up with Julien’s Auctions to sell his exclusive collection of street and contemporary art, rare sneakers, designer clothing, music memorabilia and other valuables – for a good cause.

Proceeds from the Push It to the Limit–Luxury & Lifestyle: Rick Ross auction will benefit the Boss Up Grant, a program that helps entrepreneurs with insufficient access to credit and capital.

Among the auction items are 300 rare sneakers, including more than 150 pairs of Air Jordans, and Michael Jackson memorabilia.

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The two-day auction begins June 25 at 10 a.m. PT.

Bidding is available online at Julien’s Auctions, in person in Los Angeles or by phone at 310-836-1818.

Michael Jackson memorabilia includes a sealed ONE by Cirque du Soleil light-up glove, sealed Bad 25th anniversary of vinyl, a Thriller 1866 William Knabe & Co. album theme piano.

Concert by William Knaba & Co. with the theme of Rick Ross’ 1866 album ‘Thriller’.

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Fashion items and menswear offerings come from designers such as Gucci, Stefano Ricci, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace — some of which Ross has worn in television appearances and music videos.

Sneakers include Virgil Abloh collaboration, Nike Air Max 90, Air Jordans (Retro University of Michigan PE and 5 Retro Fab Five models).

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Rick Ross’ prized possessions up for auction.

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The art is from street and contemporary artists such as Mr. Brainwash, Franky Cardona, Picasso Blac, Bankrupt, Jon Moody, Waldemar Swierzy and Christian Weber.

Other eye-popping items up for grabs include lion sculptures, drinking goblets, handwritten texts and a 24-carat gold-plated Bengal tiger skull.

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