The Baltimore Orioles are giving away a bobblehead of 2Pac at their game against the Athletics in May.
As revealed by the official MLB accounts on social media, 15,000 lucky Orioles fans will walk away from the May 8th with an exclusive bobblehead of the late, great Tupac Shakur. The late rapper made a name for himself in the West Coast rap scene, but he was born in New York City and spent a good portion of his teenage years in Baltimore, attending the Baltimore School for the Arts in the late '80s. At the school, he studied acting, poetry, jazz, and ballet.
The bobblehead was revealed as part of a new initiative of themed nights, with special ticket packages and experiences up for grabs when tickets go on sale on Wednesday (Jan. 14).
Pac isn’t the only icon to get a bobblehead. The team has also announced that Pete Alonso—who signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles last month—will be getting a bobblehead, too, which will be handed to fans at the August 22 game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Other events include two fireworks nights and the return of Bark at Oriole Park nights.
Additionally, the Orioles will host Family Sundays, which will allow kids to meet players and coaches and get autographs. They’ll also be offering kids opportunities to get involved in pregame and in-game activities. Other giveaways include various t-shirts, hoodies, and pennants.
Check out the full lineup of promotional events for the Orioles here.