The producer’s SSL 4000 G+ mixing console used to craft era-defining albums by Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani and extra fetched $165,000.

Dr. Dre‘s legendary SSL 4000 G+ mixing console used to craft era-defining albums by Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, JAY-Z, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani and Mary J. Blige  fetched $165,000 at public sale, setting a brand new high-water mark for Hip-Hop studio gear.

The sale, dealt with by memorabilia platform The Realest, shattered the earlier report of $69,000 held by RZA’s E-mu SP-1200 drum machine, which was used on Wu-Tang Clan’s 1993 debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).

The console, at the moment on show on the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, was bought by collector Ryan Zurrer, who shared his pleasure on X, previously often known as Twitter.

“Grateful to pick up the signature instrument that Dre took the time to perfect the beat… brought the oldies, taught you to smoke trees… still DRE,” Zurrer posted. “This iconic part of hip-hop history will be available to the public (at the Hip Hop Museum)—because it ain’t no fun if the homies can’t have none.”

Still the identical OG, however low key.

Grateful to choose up the signature instrument that Dre took the time to good the beat…introduced the oldies, taught you to smoke timber…nonetheless DRE.
This iconic a part of hip hop historical past might be obtainable to the general public @thhmuseum as a result of it ain’t no… pic.twitter.com/PrLjbOvTNL

— Ryan Zurrer (@kukulabanze) July 25, 2025

The public sale, titled “Straight Outta the West Coast Hip-Hop,” additionally featured memorabilia from N.W.A’s DJ Yella,  Snoop Dogg, Xzibit and others. Items included DJ Yella’s RIAA plaque for Straight Outta Compton, handwritten lyrics by Snoop and signed scripts and artwork proofs from Xzibit.

The Realest, identified for authenticating and promoting uncommon collectibles, works with main sports activities leagues just like the NFL and NBA, in addition to leisure manufacturers together with NBC/Universal, Paramount Pictures and artists like J Balvin.

A pioneering drive in Hip-Hop, Dr. Dre rose to prominence with N.W.A. earlier than launching a solo profession that redefined West Coast rap. His 1992 debut, The Chronic, grew to become a cultural milestone, and his manufacturing work helped form the careers of Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar. Dre’s affect extends past music into enterprise, along with his Beats by Dre model changing into a worldwide success.

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