An integral part of creating a rap persona is the expression of personal style through jewelry. Would lyrics like BossMan Dlow’s, “They thought a n***a was sweatin’ all this water on my chest (bling), ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jewelers have long played a pivotal role in shaping Hip Hop culture and aesthetics. From the early days of Run-DMC sporting chunky ...

For decades, hip hop has been about making bold fashion statements, and nothing symbolizes that more than the iced out jewelry worn by artists and fans. From oversized diamond pendants to glittering ...

Hip-hop jewelry does a lot of heavy lifting in a new exhibition in Manhattan. It signifies elite membership, romantic courtship and ambition for greatness. By Seph Rodney Of the New York museums that ...

Snoop Dogg is stepping into a new business venture. This week, the rap legend announced his new jewelry line, Lovechild, a collaboration with jewelers Metal Alchemist and gamma. “I chose to name the ...

From Biz Markie’s brushed gold nameplate to T-Pain’s “Big Ass Chain” beset with hundreds of diamonds and Erykah Badu’s 22-karat gold Ma’at grills, inspired by the eponymous Egyptian goddess, 50 years ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hip Hop, more than any other genre, has always been about aspirational living, and jewelry has long been one of the culture’s most ...