Hip Hop Jewellery Inspiration: 10 Styles You Need in Your Life

Hip hop and jewellery are so closely linked they unite artists across the decades, from Run DMC to Migos. If your favourite rapper wants to stand out from the competition, the first thing they’ll do is reach out to their jeweller for a custom iced-out chain. Whether your style echoes the less-is-more look favored by 2Pac or you live by Gunna’s ethos of Drip or Drown, we have the gold chains, watches and bracelets to complete your look.  In this blog post, we’ve taken a close look at the key styles of 10 hip hop icons and what makes them so memorable.  

2Pac

 

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When it comes to instantly recognisable looks, they don’t get more iconic than Tupac Shakur’s love of crucifix jewellery. Gone but never forgotten, 2Pac was all too aware that his style was unforgettable when he christened his Death Row classic, All Eyez on Me.  

Gunna 

 

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Atlanta seems to have a never-ending supply of breakout stars and Gunna is one of those shining brightest in 2020. He celebrated his US number one debut with Wunna in May by showing his dedication to the drip, flashing an array of flashy pendants, rings and watches.  

Raekwon

 

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Wu-Tang legend Raekwon celebrated a timeless jewellery look when he linked up with Ghostface Killah on the legendary LP Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... back in 1995. If you want to pay tribute to this all-time NY classic, an iced out cuban link is the only answer.  

Skepta

 

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Boy Better Know mastermind Skepta isn’t known for his flashy tastes, but he understands the power of a statement piece. He handpicked a stylish chunky chain necklace for a headline-grabbing 2018 GQ cover with Naomi Campbell — and pulled off the look perfectly.

Rick Ross

 

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Rozay is dedicated to expressing himself through his jewellery, once showing off an iced-out pendant of his own face that was also wearing an identical chain. The MMG boss, who signaled his wealth on the mixtape Rich Forever, is definitely not shy when it comes to showing out.   

2 Chainz

 

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College Grove rapper 2 Chainz makes no secret of his love for extravagance… he once splashed out thousands for his French Bulldog, Trappy’s, birthday cake on his show Most Expensivest. Grabbing a belcher chain (or two) will help you emulate 2 Chainz’ look — and that’s a T.R.U. story.  

Offset

 

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One third of the unstoppable Migos, Offset waxed lyrical about his love of luxury watches on ‘Ric Flair Drip’, a word-of-mouth hit from 2017’s Without Warning. If you’re trying to nail the ‘Bad and Boujee’ look with your jewellery, go big or go home.  

Killer Mike

 

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As half of Run the Jewels, hip hop’s most explosive duo, Killer Mike knows a thing or two about iced-out style. The stylish ring he showed off in this recent Instagram post really grabbed our attention — which is even more impressive when you see the size of his chain.  

Gucci Mane

 

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Ever wonder why the conspiracy theory that Gucci Mane was cloned by the US government became so popular? Maybe it’s because it would explain where he finds the time to buy so much jewellery. 1017 supremo Gucci always mentions the weight of his chains and ornate bracelets.  

Ghetts

 

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One of grime’s cult heroes, Ghetts has been running lyrical circles around the competition for years. We’re big fans of his style of pairing eye-catching outfits with one stand-out piece of jewellery like the combo below, where his statement pendant really ties the look together.     That’s our 10 favourite iconic hip hop looks and signature styles. Are there any other artists that should be on this list? Let us know on Facebook or Instagram!