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Sep 26, 2022 · It was only natural that Blow, the emcee behind the first certified gold hip-hop record ever, wore gold on his album cover. Over the next three decades, future emcees would follow in his footsteps ...
- With a Chain
Jacob The Jeweller has outfitted hip-hop royalty such as...
- A Brief History of Grills in Hip-Hop
Hip-hop’s least pleasant person Tekashi6ix9ine completes his...
- Jewelry
Jewelry, a cornerstone in the lexicon of personal style,...
- With a Chain
Nov 1, 2023 · Step into the world where bling isn't just an accessory but a lifestyle—welcome to the space of hip-hop jewelry. The glistening diamonds, large pendants and street-style designs are some of the biggest elements that create the love of hip-hop jewelry. In this guide, we'll dive deep into the history of how Hip Hop, with its undeniable influence and swagger, left a memorable mark on the ...
Sep 2, 2022 · Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History by Vikki Tobak (Taschen, £80) is published on 1 September. Hip-hop has forever changed how we look at jewellery. Now, the genre’s diamond-studded history is the subject of a new book, ‘Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History’ by Vikki Tobak. Janelle Okwodu digs deep into the history of jewellery and hip-hop.
Sep 22, 2022 · Jay-Z, 18 years old in this photo and still an unknown in hip-hop, was serious about his jewelry from the start. While attending a photo shoot with friend and rapper Jaz-O, Hov wore a double gold ...
- The Early Times
- When It All Began: The 1970s
- When It Gained Momentum: The 1980s
- When It Really Took Off: The 1990s
- When It Took The World by Storm: The 2000s
- Bling’s Presence in Today’S World
We know jewels are nothing new. But supposedly, grills dated back to 2500 BC—researchers found a man wearing a couple of gold teeth. And when it came to people who loved to flash their jewelry, we saw this as soon as the early 1300s with Mansa Musa, the king of West Africa at the time. He liked gold—in fact, he lovedit, and people can now find pict...
Although people think of disco tracks as the sounds of the decade, hip-hop—a genre predominantly influenced and appreciated by African American and Latin American people—was born around this same time. Hip-hop songs began playing at outdoor block parties in the Bronx, where DJs would sample funky and soulful beats that included lyrical content abov...
Hip-hop became more mainstream and jewelry became an integral part of the culture. As the genre grew, the money kept flowing to artists, meaning they could continue to invest in pieces. Biz Markie, LL Cool J, and Run DMC were prime examples of dudes who could rock chunky or “dookie” rope chains, large four-finger rings, and luxurious gold watches. ...
Hip-hop started becoming commercialized in the ‘90s. We saw more rappers joining the genre—2Pac and Snoop Dogg to name just a couple. We also heard more about “bling bling,” coined by Lil Wayne, a rapper and unforgettable figure known for his insane jewelry and grills. He was right, though—we began seeing jewelry play a role in artists marketing th...
Once we entered the new millennium, hip-hop culturereallyemphasized crazy pieces. Most people believed that the longer the chain and the bigger the pendant, the better. T-Pain’s Big Ass Chain was a prime example of this fascination with flashy pieces. Similarly, people continued gravitating toward diamond earrings, watches, and other iced-out piece...
Now, it’s apparent the public still appreciates hip-hop culture and the rise of bling through the years. Today, jewelry remains a way for individuals to express themselves and display their success. Plus, people still want their frosted-out pieces—in fact, the sentiment is louder than ever before. Current inspirations for jewelry include DaBaby, Li...
Aug 8, 2023 · A Brief History of Bling. 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. You can ...
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Jan 4, 2023 · Chahde Ayyoub. Ice Cold. “A Hip-Hop Jewelry History” presents 40 years of iconic hip-hop images through fascinating stories of its megastars: from Run-DMC, Tupac, Jay-Z and Migos to Cardi B. It highlights the first glitterati of the rap scene: the gold chains, the oversized diamonds, the bling bling that dazzles the United States from West ...
