Blink-182's Mark Hoppus is hitting the road this April, though this time he'll be promoting his new book instead of a new record. The bassist and vocalist of the enduring Californian pop-punk band announced in late 2024 that he would be releasing his forthcoming memoir,

Today (February 18), Sotheby’s revealed Mark Hoppus’ rare Banksy piece is going up for auction. While the painting, Crude Oil (Vettriano), could earn upwards to $6 million. In a statement, Hoppus discussed the highly desired collectible.

With an estimated value between £3-5million, blink-182’s Mark Hoppus is parting ways with his beloved Crude Oil (Vettriano) painting by Banksy.

Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus is auctioning off a Banksy painting and plans to donate a portion of the sale to California wildfire relief.

Mark Hoppus has owned the Banksy painting since 2011, but says he now wants to sell it to buy works by up-and-coming artists and also to donate to good causes - including a charity supporting victims of the recent LA fires.

Expected to sell for up to $6.3 million, Hoppus says proceeds of the sale will go towards charities aiding those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus is parting ways with a painting from his personal art collection done by the famously anonymous artist Banksy.The piece, Crude Oil

Mark Hoppus is going on a solo tour to promote his new memoir. The Blink-182 rocker will hit the road across the United States in April to celebrate the release of his book 'Fahrenheit-182', which he has co-written with journalist and author Dan Ozzi.

Mark Hoppus of blink-182 releases his new memoir, Fahrenheit-182, in April, and he’s now announced a book tour for it. He’ll appear in conversation at events in NYC, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more in April; see all dates below.

Crude Oil (Vettriano)' is being sold in London next month from the collection of Mark Hoppus of Blink-182, who sees Banksy as a kindred spirit.