Drake, the Toronto superstar recently purchased a green corduroy Boston Celtics cap once owned by late Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar for $75,000 via eBay.
The 6 God appeared to confirm the acquisition on Instagram Stories, where he posted a close-up of the vintage hat alongside an archival late-’80s photo of Escobar wearing what appears to be the same Celtics cap during a trip to Miami. The eBay listing reportedly closed in December 2025 at the $75,000 sale price.
According to details included in the listing, the hat was described as a personal item retrieved from Escobar’s MedellĂn residence. The seller — operating under the name “PabloEscobarEstate” — included authentication documentation said to be signed by Escobar’s brother, Roberto Escobar, along with provenance linking the hat to well-known images of Escobar taken around 1988. The combination of documented ownership and its appearance in widely circulated photographs appears to have driven competitive bidding before the auction closed.
While Escobar had no known ties to the Boston Celtics or the NBA, the image of him sporting the green corduroy cap has become an enduring pop culture snapshot — one that blends ’80s sportswear with the larger-than-life mythology that continues to surround his name decades after his death.
Drake’s purchase fits squarely within his long-running habit of acquiring culturally significant rap artifacts. In recent years, he’s secured high-profile pieces previously owned by artists including Pharrell Williams and Tupac Shakur, often showcasing the items publicly as part of his carefully curated image as a hip-hop historian and tastemaker.
As expected, reaction online has been mixed. Some fans praised the move as a bold collector’s flex, applauding Drake for spending big on a rare piece of history. Others questioned the price tag and the symbolism, with critics arguing that the purchase was excessive or unnecessary. A handful of social media users also expressed discomfort with memorabilia tied to Escobar’s violent legacy, while some skeptics debated the authenticity despite the documentation included in the sale.
The moment arrives during a relatively quiet stretch for Drake musically following a busy 2025 release cycle. Still, even without new music attached, the purchase once again places him at the center of conversation — proving that when it comes to commanding attention in hip-hop culture, Drake rarely needs more than a well-timed post.
