Slick Rick's crown and eye patch are displayed at “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. (Lauren Bulbin/The Washington Post) “Ice Cold” ...

Ever since Run D.M.C, rappers have used their accessories to make a statement. And as their earnings increased, their taste in jewelry got even more extravagant. And these days, some are just as ...

It’s no surprise then that rappers often compete to own the biggest and best jewelries and chains, continuing a long standing tradition of one-upmanship in the hip-hop community. Such rivalries have ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...