Rappers really don’t get the credit they deserve for their loud and proud gaudiness. When it comes to flaunting wealth with gigantic statement pieces, nobody does it better.
Hip Hop fashion trends like Kangol hats, XXXL white tees and backwards clothing may have faded away with time, but the bling game is here to stay. Rick Ross is rolling in so much dough, he copped an iced out pendant of his face just because he can. Nicki Minaj had a pink chicken wing chain back in the day (for reasons we still don’t understand.) T-Pain made himself the butt of the joke by rocking an oversized chain that literally spelled out “Big Ass Chain.” It kind of makes sense when you think about it. Like, who would have the balls to snatch that?
Over time, rappers have continuously one-uped each other by getting the most ridiculously icy chains you’ve ever seen. Just when you think it can’t get any more insane, newcomers like Migos come along and remind everyone to step their game up. Check out some of the most extravagant rapper chains in hip hop history.
Remember the time DeRay messed up this famous rapper’s name and the Hip Hop Squares guests lost it?
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1 QuavoGetty
Cuz one chain just ain’t enough. -
2 Lil’ YachtyIG
When Bart Simpson is your good luck charm. -
3 Sean KingstonGetty
For all that money you should be able to color with those, dammit! -
4 PliesGetty
“You said ice? Hold my beer!” ? -
5 Gorilla ZoeGetty
Of course he needed an actual gorilla. -
6 Gucci ManeGetty
Guwop was clearly on the Bart Simpson trend first. -
7 Soulja BoyGetty
Someone’s seen one too many reruns of Scarface. -
8 T-PainGetty
No caption needed. -
9 Lil’ BoosieGetty
This man loves the Lord. -
10 Lil’ BoosieGetty
Like…a lot. -
11 ChamillionaireGetty
Issa chameleon…get it? ? -
12 Lil’ JonGetty
Diamonds make the words louder. -
13 Rick RossGetty
Most expensive selfie ever. -
14 Nicki MinajGetty
Relateable. -
15 Kanye WestGetty
Kanye being Kanye. -
16 Pharrell WilliamsGetty
Skateboard P has evolved. -
17 FabolousGetty
Don’t think we forgot this moment, Fab. -
18 NasGetty
King Tut shine. ? -
19 Mike JonesGetty
A throwback to hip hop’s ice age. -
20 Lil Uzi Vert@LilUziVert
He’s about the goth life. -
21 Slick RickGetty
They don’t call him The Ruler for nothin’. -
22 Eric B and RakimGetty
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