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Presented is a Japanese kimono worn by former rapper and Wu-Tang Clan founding member Ol' Dirty Bastard during one of their concerts during the 1990s.
A Staten Island native who formed the hip-hop group alongside RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, and U-God, the group rose to immediate fame with their debut release Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), which played a pivotal part in the hardcore hip-hop scene and has since been selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for its cultural significance. The offered kimono is made of silk and features a navy blue and gold color scheme.
According to MEARS, the kimono exhibits moderate wear. The kimono comes with an LOA from MEARS (320459), who have assessed the item as Authentic. The kimono also comes with a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.