Since the beginning of 2021, the term “NFT” has been gaining a lot of attention and popularity. Because of their growing popularity, many famous people have also started investing heavily in these NFT projects. Today, rappers, DJs, entrepreneurs, and some notable players invest in NFT projects. Now more and more people have started investing in NFTs. In contrast, some people have begun launching their collections of digital art. This article will discuss the most famous celebrities who have invested in NFTs.
What Are NFTs?
NFTs (or “non-fungible tokens”) are a new digital asset that allows for more complex and customizable trading and ownership. They’re similar to other digital assets but have unique properties that will enable them to be more easily traded and stored.
NFTs were first introduced by digital artists Kevin McCoy and Anil Dash on 3rd May 2014. The first NFT was minted on the Namecoin blockchain and was named “Quantum.” It resembles an octagon made up of pixelated lines that pulsate in a similar manner to an octopus. NFTs are identical to other digital assets but have unique properties that allow them to be more easily traded and stored.
List of the Celebrities Who Invest in Nfts
- Snoop Dogg
One of the most famous rappers has heavily invested in NFT projects. As per a few reports, Snoop Dogg has the highest investment in NFTs, around 24.9 Million Dollars. In addition, he also announced the launch of his Death Row Records into the first “NFT LABEL.” His Nft collection includes nine crypto punks that are uniquely generated in collectible characters. Rather than buying other digital arts, he has also started creating his own Nfts. He named his NFT collection “A Journey With the Dogg,” which includes a cryptocurrency called “Snoop Dogg Coins” inspired by DogeCoin, a trip down Snoop’s memory lane, and many more.
- Marshmello
Since his debut in 2013, musical superstar Marshmello has become one of the most in-demand DJs on the planet. Known for his energetic live shows and infectious beats, Marshmello has amassed a massive following on social media and beyond.
In addition to his popular music, Marshmello is also an established artist when it comes to creating digital content. In 2017, he released his debut album, “Halloween”, which included the hit single “Alone”. The song went on to become one of the most popular tracks of the year, with over 300 million streams on Spotify.
In addition to his music, Marshmello is also an NFT lover and do heavenly invest in Nfts. Currently, he holds almost 46 NFTs in his portfolio valued at around 6.5 Million Dollars. His NFT collection includes a Crypto Punk #8274 and some art from VeeFriends, BAYC, Wicked Craniums, and CrypToadz. He has a well-curated portfolio of NFTs, which reveals his in-depth knowledge of NFTs. He only went after those NFTs that have real-world and metaverse utility. Also, he launched his first NFT project in May 2021 and named it Melloverse.
