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Cardi B’s Controversial “Thrown Mic” Sells For $100,000 On eBay Following Bidding Auction

In a shocking eBay auction, the microphone that rapper Cardi B famously threw into the audience during a recent performance has brought in almost $100,000. The Wave, the production company that owns the audio equipment, has put up for auction the Shure Axient digital microphone that rose to fame after the artist threw it. The auction attracted a frenzy of bids from avid Cardi B fans and collectors of unique memorabilia. The microphone’s high price tag reflects the immense popularity and impact of the artist, turning a simple act into a valuable piece of music history.

Cardi B’s Controversial &Quot;Thrown Mic&Quot; Sells For $100,000 On Ebay Following Bidding Auction, Yours Truly, News, April 28, 2024

The auction started with a $500 starting bid price but quickly became a bidding frenzy, drawing over 120 bids in just one week. Both viewers and enthusiasts competed eagerly for the opportunity to acquire a piece of pop culture history. The auction attracted diverse bidders, including collectors, fans, and even celebrities. The intense competition drove the final selling price well beyond expectations, making it one of the most successful auctions for something so simple in recent memory. Recently, Drake acquired the ring of Rap Icon Tupac.

Cardi B’s Controversial &Quot;Thrown Mic&Quot; Sells For $100,000 On Ebay Following Bidding Auction, Yours Truly, News, April 28, 2024

Now, returning to Cardi Cardi B’s performance at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas was when the incident that put the microphone in the spotlight took place. The energetic performer, Cardi B, initially invited the audience to splash her with water. Still, things quickly changed when someone threw ice and liquid onto the stage, which caused Cardi B to react angrily. In the heat of the moment, Cardi B paused her performance and threw her mic at whoever she thought was responsible for the disrespectful act. She dramatically hurled the microphone into the audience in response to the perceived provocation.

Cardi B’s Controversial &Quot;Thrown Mic&Quot; Sells For $100,000 On Ebay Following Bidding Auction, Yours Truly, News, April 28, 2024

Cardi B was named a suspect for battery after the incident, which was reported to the police by a woman who claimed to have been struck by the airborne microphone. Officials later exonerated the rapper, stating that her actions were a reaction to a perceived threat rather than a deliberate act of aggression.

The eBay auction’s impressive earnings will be used to support charitable endeavours. The Wounded Warrior Project, which aids injured veterans, and Friendship Circle Las Vegas, a regional charity devoted to fostering community and support for people with special needs, will receive some of the proceeds.

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