NFTs are popular among not only the general public but is also getting attention from celebrities all around the world. After many celebrities, Canadian singer, Justin Bieber has purchased a new NFT from the Bored Ape Yacht Club for $470,000 over the weekend. It is the second purchase of the pop star in two weeks.
The new piece bought by Justin Beiber, is a caricature of a blue bandana-clad ape, wearing a bluish chequered skirt, and a green puffer jacket with a purple background. It also has diamond-like teeth that serve as a distinct feature for the NFT.
The payment for NFTs was made in ETH 166 by the pop star. Another NFT bought by Justin Bieber cost ETH 500 and showed a teary brown cloured ape standing in a new punk blue background in a simple black-coloured t-shirt. The original price of the NFT amounted to $270,908 at the time of the sale, but he bought it for a price 300% higher.
This is not the first time a celebrity has shown interest in NFTs. Earlier to Justin Bieber, several celebrities including Paris Hilton, Jimmy Fallon and Gwyneth Paltrow has bought NFTs.