Big Daddy Kane, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg have all put up rare objects for auction; all proceeds from the sale of these pieces of hip-hop history go toward charitable organizations.

HipHopDX was sent with a press statement stating that the artifacts contributed by these legendary rappers will be a part of ASCAP’s third annual Holiday Auction, which is scheduled to begin on Thursday, November 30.

The ASCAP Foundation is a nonprofit that supports musicians and is committed to using auction proceeds to further its mission. More than 300,000 people received assistance from The ASCAP Foundation’s programs in only the previous year, including 60,000 students from 700 schools.

Dre, Snoop, and Frankie Zombie presented two signed pairs of custom Air Force Ones, and Kane provided a signed vinyl of his 1988 debut single, “Ain’t No Half-Steppin.”

The auction will continue until December 14 and features Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, pop music sensation Olivia Rodrigo, and well-known Country musician Alan Jackson among others.

Those who would like to bid on these musical collectibles can do so via CharityBuzz by visiting this landing page.

At the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in June, Dr. Dre was given an award by ASCAP for his contributions to music, the first-ever ASCAP Hip Hop Icon Award.

“The groundwork for modern hip-hop was established by Dr. Dre’s pioneering early contributions,” stated president and chairman of the ASCAP board Paul Williams in a statement. He transformed the Hip-Hop scene by being a successful businessman and a champion for some of the biggest artists of today. As we celebrate 50 years of hip-hop, we are honored to present Dre with the inaugural ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award. Dre remains a crucial player in the music industry.

Snoop Dogg was present to give his longtime partner his most recent award, which was granted in appreciation of his unparalleled contribution to the art and culture of hip hop.

Snoop declared, “Nobody like Dr. Dre.” “He has transformed music so many times that it almost seems unjust. We would have remembered Dre for eternity even if he had merely been an N.W.A. member. He would still be revered in hip-hop history if he had simply produced The Chronic.

He went on, “Dr. Dre has never stopped working. He’s earned eight Grammys, sold millions of records, and founded some of the most successful music businesses.” “[He] never gave up advancing the music. And I genuinely believe that Dr. Dre has had a profound impact on my life.

Snoop also mentioned in passing the strong friendship between the two people, saying, “There’s a reason why I keep coming back to Dr. Dre.” Together, we create magic. We are still going strong after more than thirty years of doing this garbage. I promise that the best is still to come.

In his victory speech, the founder of Aftermath Entertainment reiterated Snoop’s remarks, saying, “Can you fathom how difficult it is to preserve a friendship in this profession for 30 years? It’s absurd. However, that’s my brother!

After adding that he was honored to be called a Hip Hop icon and “someone worthy of respect,” the West Coast pioneer did the math and discovered he has been in the industry for “40 of its [Hip Hop] 50 years.”