The history of hip-hop, told through bling
The extravagant jewelry worn by hip-hop artists has meaning beyond the shiny surfaces.
by Jennifer Vanasco
May 13, 2024
2 minutes
Flavor Flav's clock. Nicki Minaj's Barbie pendant. Slick Rick's crown and eyepatch. These are famous symbols of hip-hop. But perhaps the most iconic piece of them all is Ghostface Killah's eagle cuff.
The gold bracelet weighs 5 pounds and features an eagle, wings outstretched, landing on the cuff. And it's
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