SAINT

Freedom is what Tupac fought and stood for with his actions, in his words, and through his intentions. In each piece of this collection and reason behind their design Tupac’s personal expression shines through. This medallion is no exception and some might say has the most of Tupac’s personal journey in its story. The piece pays tribute to his eternal legacy left behind.

Upon Tupac’s release from prison, he started his own company called Euphanasia. "Euphanasia" is a word Tupac created by combining the words "euphoria" and "euthanasia". He said the name represented the ultimate freedom of personal choice. The logo he designed for his company was a Black angel holding a machine gun. Instead of bullets, it was spitting piano keys to represent that his lyrics and intellect were his weapons of choice. On the angel’s chest is Tupac’s pseudonym "Makaveli". Instead of the word Euphanasia, the medallion has Makaveli written across the top.

Tupac designed the medallion and wore it during the last weeks of his life. The pendant has the same Black winged angel with a halo over his head as his Euphanasia logo. The angel’s wings were there to protect us all from the challenges we find ourselves faced with. A ruby teardrop on the angel’s face represented the fallen soldiers, letting them know they will never be forgotten. It was important to Tupac to honor those who came before him, those who paved the way. The size of the medallion was meant as a tribute to Slick Rick. Many don’t know that the chain on the necklace had broken-and Tupac was so determined to wear it, he used a hidden safety pin to hold it together.

What was initially his intention to pay tribute to someone - is now how we pay tribute to Tupac.