In the beginning, pre-Run-DMC, the first instance where jewelry was seen on a hip-hop album was Kurtis Blow’s debut album — and those chains were really small, for lack of a better word.

NEW YORK Hip-hop jewelry has gone by many names over the ... “drip” as rappers went from adorning their necks with gold chains and knuckles with four-finger rings to decking out their teeth ...

The story of hip-hop can be told through the stunning and surreal evolution of the jewelry the artists wear. Big Sean’s lion pendant from 2012, updated in 2022.Credit... Supported by By Daniel ...

Speaking to the enduring appeal of hip-hop jewelry, these pieces are a testament to its evolution—from the early oversized gold chain and nameplate iterations to the more sophisticated tokens of ...

From humble rope chains in the Bronx to diamond-encrusted statement pieces on global stages, hip hop jewelry has evolved into a symbol of culture, identity, and triumph. Hip hop is more than music ...

Eons later, few contemporary figures have embraced jewelry’s aspirational potential more than hip-hop artists. Kurtis Blow was a pioneer, sporting half a dozen gold chains on the cover of his ...

A new book traces the arc of hip-hop jewelry from the 1980s to today. Slick Rick in his trademark dookie rope chains in New York, 1988.Credit...Janette Beckman Supported by By Tas Tobey When you ...

A Hip Hop Jewelry History,” the exhibit features monumental designs from our favorite artists. From Slick Rick’s infamous 5-foot-long yin-yang and hearts chain to T-Pain’s “BIG A** CHAIN ...

A Hip-Hop Jewelry History (Taschen), served as inspiration ... Take the iconic label chains in the show. There’s the diamond-studded Roc-A-Fella medallion, in honor of the record label co ...