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” ...

Hip-hop jewelry does a lot of heavy lifting in a new exhibition in Manhattan. It signifies elite membership, romantic courtship and ambition for greatness. By Seph Rodney See more of our coverage in ...

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 ...

Hip-hop culture has long been synonymous with flashy, extravagant jewelry, and now, some of the most iconic pieces worn by hip-hop legends are set to be showcased in an unexpected venue – New York’s ...

Nipsey Hussle's "All Money In A$I" necklace is displayed during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the ...

For the rapper Richard Martin Lloyd Walters (better known as Slick Rick), jewelry is rooted in identity. “I have been telling stories through my attire and adornments for as long as I’ve been telling ...

Last year, New York celebrated the 50th birthday of its proudest musical offspring, hip-hop, with a string of exhibitions and concerts across the city. On May 9, the American Museum of Natural History ...

It’s no secret that hip-hop has been a tremendous influence on the world of fashion; sneakers, baggy silhouettes and haute sportswear are just a few of its contributions to the lingua franca of style.

A new book traces the arc of hip-hop jewelry from the 1980s to today. Slick Rick in his trademark dookie rope chains in New York, 1988.Credit...Janette Beckman Supported by By Tas Tobey When you ...