X is the seventh studio album by this American hip hop group Y. Only one copy of this album was created, with no ability to download or stream it. The only copy was purchased directly from the group in 2015 for $2 million by Z (a Pharma CEO), making it the most expensive work of music ever sold.
Identify X, Y & Z.
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X - Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, Y - Wu Tang Clan, Z - Martin Shkreli (the pharma/tech bro)
In March 2018, following Shkreli's conviction for securities fraud, a federal court seized & sold assets belonging to him, including Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. However on June 9, 2024, Shkreli livestreamed Once Upon a Time in Shaolin to an audience of approximately 5,000 via the social network X. It was the first time it had been made available for public listening. The new owner of the album sued Shkreli for playing it without permission, arguing that he had diminished its value.
Read about the experience of listening to the album.