7 most audacious rapper chains of recent times

7 most audacious rapper chains of recent times

More ice than the South Pole...

More money than sense or the ultimate flex?

Chains have always been a huge part of the fashion and culture that surrounds hip hop, from the early genre pioneers such as Run-DMC to new age mumble rappers like Lil' *insert irreverent Xanax reference* - anyone who's anyone in hip-hop has an extravagant chain or two knocking around.  

While they may seem a bit tasteless to some, there's no denying that there's a huge amount of artistry and creativity behind them - not to mention a shit ton of precious stones. 

So, without further ado, here's seven of the most audacious rapper chains of recent times...

 

1. Drake's Stone Island chain 

Can we all just agree that Drake didn't get genuinely cool until he started watching Top Boy and fell in love with UK road culture"? Cool, thanks. Moving on...

This chain was made by elite jeweller Ben Baller for the 6 God's Boy Meets World tour that took place last year, and cost an eye-watering $100k (about £73k)  and professes Drake's undying love for Stone Island.

 

And while this should be pretty lame, it really isn't. Seeing Drake talk about "doing road" while wearing a Stone Island chain just seems right. The universe is at peace when Drake has this chain on. 

 

2. Lil' Uzi Vert's Marilyn Manson chain 

Firstly, I just want to say how much I hate the way that Lil Uzi Vert dresses, and how much I hate it when people loose their mind over every outfit he posts online when he just dresses like a rich scene kid from 2009.

 

I mean... COME ON!

But awful dress sense aside, this chain is incredibly cool. The homage to Marilyn Manson (one of Uzi's personal heroes) is modelled off an outtake from his 2015  Paper Magazine photoshoot. Uzi commissioned it for his show at Coachella last year (once again, it's the handiwork of Ben Baller) and it cost $220k (roughly £162k).

 My 14-year-old emo self is VERY jealous. 

 

3. Takeoff's NASA chain 

Takeoff may get overshadowed by the other members of Migos at times but stuff like this proves he's doing just fine.

This out of this world piece was made by Elliot from Avianne & Co. and cost $60k (roughly £44k), which is a right bargain (compared to the other chains on this list, that is, not in general life). 

 

The rest of Migos (who we'll get to later) are big into their jewellery as well, but neither of them have come out with anything quite as spectacular as this (IMHO). And although some people may think it's a bit OTT, you've got to admire the ingenuity. 

 

4. 21 Savage's self portrait chain 

So there's a lot of speculation around this chain - some people are reporting it cost $250k (about £184k), while others reckon it was just (ha ha!) $50k (about £36k).

Then there's the matter of how 21 Savage came to own it.  Some people are saying that it was a gift from his girlfriend Amber Rose, while others are saying he bought it himself after becoming jealous of Lil' Yachty's jewellery collection.

Either way, its one impressive piece, and the likeness is definitely there (although, obviously, the real 21 doesn't have a hockey mask sticking out the back of his head). 

 

5. Lil Yachty's padlock chain 

Lil Yachty isn't subtle about his love for jewellery - he's amassed a collection worth nearly $1.5 million and has admitted he might have a bit of an addiction (you don't think!). 

Although most of his collection matches his style (bright, colourful and loud), we reckon this padlock chain makes the most impact - largely due to it's simplicity. In a scene where everyone is trying to get the most intricate pieces, sometimes less is more (deep. We know). 

 

What makes this piece even more interesting is that Yachty commissioned it after clocking Skepta's lock and chain, but decided he wanted it "bigger and iced out." Obvs.

The chain cost $250k (just under £185k) and weighs a neck-bending 1.5 kilos. But that's not the most audacious thing about it. No, the most audacious thing about Yachty's padlock chain is that you have to use an actual key to take it off... and Yachty keeps that key on the keychain to his Maybach. Naturally.

 

6. Offset's raindrop chain 

Raindrops. Droptop. This chain cost a lot. 

Migos don't really do subtle with their style, especially when it comes to their jewellery, and this piece is a perfect example of that.

Made by Avianne & Co. Jewellers, the whole piece cost $100k (or 73 grand here in the UK), and is 65 karats in total - which means it's VERY pure. 

Gotta spend that Bad and Boujee money somehow, eh!

 

7. Quavo's Ratatouille chain 

Quavo (the third member of Migos) spent $250k (nearly £185k)  - which let's be real, is more money than most people will ever have in their lives - on this diamond-covered chain depicting him and the rat from Ratatouille just because he mentions it in a song.

That's a SERIOUS power move... or an epic waste of money (or both?).  

 

Fancy rocking some jewellery but want something more subtle? Check these out...

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 

Which chain do you thinks most audacious? Have we left any truly epic chains off the list? And are these chains beautiful art or an epic waste of money? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter