Diddy Sets Record After Paying $21M for Kerry James Marshall Painting
Paint That, Paint That: Diddy Revealed As The Person Who Bought $21 Million Kerry James Marshall Piece At Art Auction

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Diddy Spends $21 Million on Painting by Kerry James Marshall
On May 16, it was revealed that entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was the one that purchased a $21.1 million painting from Chicago-based artist Kerry James Marshall.
At first no one knew that mega-entrepreneur had bought the painting, but Jack Shainman, who operates as a gallerist and art dealer in NYC, revealed that he was the purchaser when speaking with The New York Times.