Big Narstie: Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded Big Narstie said elsewhere, not written here

Passion projects. I built the world’s first CBD steam room, opened the first Jamaican restaurant in Tenerife, I’m about to open a bar. Because I come from poverty, I want to make sure my children have a better start than I did.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 January 2022 source ↗

Others on this question

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Lil Nas X American rapper

A trip that was, like, $100k. It was a lot of money and I didn’t even go on it. It was to St Barts. I paid for me and my friends and a lot of stuff fell apart, and then it ended up with one of my friends just going with his girlfriend.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2024 source ↗

Tom Ellis Welsh actor

Airline tickets. I spend a lot on flying because I’ve three kids in the UK.What would your superpower be?To drink as much beer as I can without putting on weight.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 September 2021 source ↗

Rebecca Ferguson

Antiques and art – I collect 17th‑century portraits.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗

Bradley Wiggins British former professional road and track racing cyclist

I bought a pink leader’s jersey from the 1953 Tour of Italy which belonged to Swiss rider Hugo Koblet. I spent £45,000.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2019 source ↗