Since early 2021, NFTs have grown by leaps and bounds, with a number of industries adopting these digital assets. One of the main reasons for the wide reach of NFTs is celebrity endorsements. While some A-listers have released their own NFTs, others have been eagerly amassing some of the hottest NFTs out there. From musicians to comedians to athletes, a slew of celebrities have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in their NFT portfolios. So, what does the top celebrity NFT portfolio look like today?
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What are the 10 best celebrity NFT portfolios?
Last month, CMC Markets Ranking of celebrities with the most expensive NFT portfolios in the world. Based on data from Rarible and DappRadar, CMC ranked the celebrities by the value of their most recent sale. Remarkably, 60% of the celebrities on the list are from the music industry.
Not surprisingly, Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs are the most popular among A-listers. As the top-selling blue chip collection, Bored Apes have often been the first choice of high net worth individuals when embarking on their NFT journey.
Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 celebrity NFT portfolios based on June 2022 data:
1. Snoop Dogg owns the most expensive celebrity NFT portfolio
Thanks to CryptoPunk #8472, American rapper Snoop Dogg takes first place in the famous NFT portfolio ranking. CryptoPunk #8472, the most expensive NFT he owns, was last sold for around $1.71 million. The rapper also owns several other CryptoPunks, Bored Apes, Meebits, Moonbirds and more totaling an estimated NFT portfolio value of $4.63 million. Also, its most recent sale has exceeded $1.2 million.
2.Steve Aoki
The second-place celebrity is American DJ Steve Aoki with an NFT portfolio value of around $903,000 and a recent sale valued at $484,000. Aoki is an avid NFT collector and known for his infamous “Aoki curse“. He owns several Bored Apes, some of which are worth over $200,000. He also owns a CryptoPunk, several Moonbirds, Mutant Apes, Azuki, CloneX and more.
3.Madonna
Singer, songwriter and actress Madonna recently grossed an impressive $324,000, placing her at number three. With an estimated NFT portfolio value of $215,490, their most expensive NFT is Bored Ape #4988. She recently made headlines for Appearing at the World Of Women NFT.NYC Party.
4.Travis Barker
American musician Travis Barker got into BAYC earlier this year after purchasing Bored Ape #7765 for around $241,000 at the time. This purchase has propelled him to the fourth position in the top celebrity NFT portfolio list. However, his portfolio value has dropped to around $173,000.
5.Paris Hilton
Parish Hilton has been a long-time NFT advocate with an estimated NFT portfolio worth approximately $453,700 and a recent sale of nearly $215,000. Notably, the most expensive NFT in their portfolio is also a bored monkey. Earlier this year she bought Bored Ape #1294 and featured it on Jimmy Fallon’s TV show. She has also released her own animated NFT collection called Past Lives, New Beginnings.
6. Logan-Paul
YouTuber Logan Paul owns several CryptoPunks, World of Women NFTs, Otherdeeds, and Tom Sachs Rocket Factory, among others. Of these, CryptoPunk #2294 takes the crown as its most expensive NFT. While his celebrity NFT portfolio is worth nearly $979,000, his most recent sale was around $200,000.
7. Dave Chappelle
American comedian Dave Chappelle has an estimated NFT portfolio worth approximately $263,000. He recently bought Bored Ape #8343 for 99 ETH. This is currently the most expensive NFT he owns.
8. By Miller
American football star Von Miller has an NFT portfolio worth approximately $863,000. His most expensive NFT purchase is Bored Ape #1432, worth around $167,000. Some of the other NFTs in his collection include World of Women Collab pieces, RTFKT Space Pods, and even an M1 Mutant Serum.
9.Justin Bieber
Earlier this year, Canadian singer Justin Bieber made headlines afterwards Buying a bored monkey for a whopping 500 ETH or $1.3 million at the time. Needless to say, this Bored Ape #3001 is currently the most expensive NFT in his portfolio. He also owns a Mutant Ape and several CloneX, Doodles, CyberKongz and World of Women, among others.
10. Post Malone
With a recent sale worth $154,000, American rapper Post Malone is another celebrity with a bored ape as the most expensive NFT in his portfolio. In fact, the famous musician keeps several bored monkeys, two of which he bought it for over $700,000 late last year. Crypto Tards, Chromie Squiggle, Divine Anarchy and more are also in his portfolio.
While the above list only includes the top 10 celebrity NFT portfolios, a host of other celebrities have invested huge sums in NFTs. These include athletes Serena Williams, LaMelo Ball and Shaquille O’Neal, and entrepreneurs Alexis Ohanian, Gary Vee and Marc Cuban. While the celebrity hype can create FOMO and entice you to invest in NFTs, always make sure to do your own research before taking the plunge.
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