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Eminem invests in new NFT marketplace, MakersPlace
Eminem has invested in new NFT (non-fungible token) startup company MakersPlace, a market designed to sell NFT artwork among other creations.Earlier this year, the rapper stepped into the NFT market, making $1.78million (£1.3million) from his first ‘Shady Con’ collection.The collection included digital action figures based on characters in some of Eminem’s best-known music videos, original instrumental beats created by the star and more.Now, Em and his manager, Paul Rosenberg, are among the key contributors who have helped the San-Francisco-based company, which launched in 2018, raise $30million in funding.Other investors include DJ 3ALU, football player Larry Fitzgerald, Julia and Kevin Hartz, Vinny Lingham and Tobias Lütke, Sony Music,
