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The money will go to charity. Jay Z continues to give back. Something as simple as his signature can help charities earn millions. A unique bottle of the rapper's D’USSÉ cognac was sold for a large chunk of change at a recent auction in New York City. The signed bottle was special becau...

Brian Ach/Getty Images for Something in the Water The money will go to charity. continues to give back . Something as simple as his signature can help charities earn millions. A unique bottle of the rapper's DUSS cognac was sold for a large chunk of change at a recent auction in New York City. The signed bottle was special because it was released in 2019 to celebrate Jay Z's 50th birthday. His signature made the bottle even rarer. It sold for $52,500 on Friday (March 12). The auction, which partnered with Sothebys for their first dedicated spirits auction, donated three one-of-a-kind bottles equaling $508,750. Proceeds will go to The Shawn Carter Foundation, helping young professionals and recent college graduates looking to launch their own businesses. The bottle is called Bottle No. 1 and is part of the DUSS 1969 Anniversaire Limited Edition. It is the lone bottle in the collection. There are 50 bottles in the overall collection, however, the one with Jay's signature is unique. The other 49 bottles were mostly given to Jay's family and friends. Jay's Read more