Two legendary rap figures, Eminem and Snoop Dogg, have released a new music video for their single "From the D 2 The LBC", which prominently features their Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT avatars. The video, which debuted at this year's Apefest—the annual gathering for BAYC and Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) holders—has already amassed 8.85 million views on YouTube as of writing.
From the D to the LBC: Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and the Bored Apes
The official music video showcases animated versions of Snoop Dogg's BAYC #6,723 and Eminem's BAYC #9,055, both of which were purchased for six-figure sums. The song's lyrics primarily revolve around cannabis smoking, and the visual heavily incorporates spliced BAYC imagery. Apefest also featured high-profile performances from Lil Wayne, Future, LCD Soundsystem, The Roots, Haim, and Lil Baby.
Fan reaction has been largely positive. DJ Skandalous commented on YouTube: "It's great to see these two legends squash their beef and now make drop some joints together for us." However, media outlets like The Verge offered a more skeptical take, stating: "Snoop Dogg and Eminem's Bored Ape music video is here to try and sell us on tokens."
Apecoin Down 82% From ATH, BAYC NFTs Still Command Top Floor Values
The release of the video follows a recent lawsuit filed by BAYC creator Yuga Labs against artist Ryder Ripps and several associates. On the token side, Apecoin (APE) has seen a 15% increase over the past week and a 21.6% gain over the past two weeks. Despite this rally, APE currently trades at $4.76, which is 82.2% lower than its all-time high of $26.70 per unit.
Meanwhile, the BAYC NFT collection continues to command the highest floor prices in the market. The cheapest BAYC available today is priced at 89.49 ETH ($106,289), meaning no Bored Ape sells for under six figures. The MAYC floor price sits at 17.57 ETH ($20,868). Over the past seven days, notable sales include: Bored Ape Yacht Club #8,522 sold for 233.33 ETH ($262,958); BAYC #2,896 sold for 166 ETH ($205,000); and BAYC #7,381 sold for 147.25 ETH ($182,000).
These transactions underscore that despite the broader crypto market downturn and APE's steep decline, top-tier NFTs like BAYC retain significant value among wealthy collectors. The collaboration between Eminem and Snoop Dogg not only marks a cultural moment but also highlights the growing intersection between mainstream music and NFT technology.