Houston jeweler Johnny Dang helped turn custom grillz into a global hip-hop fashion staple, with clients from Beyoncé to Travis Scott to Drake.

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 ...

When the author of Ice Cold: A Hip-hop Jewelry History ... A glittering crown, eye-patch, and a five-foot-long chain from Slick Rick, a senior advisor for the exhibition, who pioneered the ...

The 6 God even purchased some of Pharrell’s jewelry in the Joopiter auction ... was asked how he felt about Drake melting down his old chains and Pharrell revealed he’s been unbothered by ...

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 ...

He was once handed a similar chain, and now, as the owner, he’s continuing the tradition, turning the gesture into a powerful statement of achievement. Jewelry, especially in hip-hop culture ...

‘Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry’ runs at the American Museum of Natural History in New York until January 2025, and so there's ample time to join in. Among the oversized gold chains and ...