Rapper 2 Chainz created what he billed as “the world’s most expensive ugly Christmas sweater” and he actually got someone to buy it. 2 Chainz and jeweler Avianne made a version of his “Dabbin’ Santa” sweater with 50 carats of diamonds and 250 grams of gold. They made one sweater and priced it at $90,000, with the proceeds going to charity. The sweater has been sold to an unknown buyer.
According to reports proceeds from 2 Chainz holiday sweater benefit his non-profit, T.R.U. Foundation, which assists vets and disabled children and supports arts education in Atlanta, Georgia and the surrounding areas.
Last year, 2 Chainz raised $2 million for T.R.U. Foundation with sales from his “Dabbin’ Santa” collection.
“This year, the mission is simple — to help as many people as we possibly can,” 2 Chainz writes on the foundation’s website. “..
$90,000 cash. 50 carats of diamonds and 250 grams of gold on the worlds most expensivest ugly Christmas sweater. https://t.co/iJXWTwmqIlpic.twitter.com/4sQ2IV03gJ
— Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@2chainz) December 16, 2016
Source: AP