Dr. Dre's Mixing Console Sets Auction Record at $165,000

Dr. Dre's SSL 4000 G+ mixing console, integral to the production of numerous iconic hip-hop albums, was auctioned for $165,000, setting a new record for hip-hop studio equipment. The console, previously displayed at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, was acquired by collector Ryan Zurrer, who plans to make it publicly accessible at the upcoming Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx, New York, scheduled to open in 2026. This auction, titled "Straight Outta the West Coast Hip-Hop," also featured memorabilia from artists such as DJ Yella, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit. The Realest, the platform handling the sale, is known for authenticating and selling rare collectibles from music, sports, and entertainment.