Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry celebrates hip-hop’s cultural influence through stunning jewelry from some of its iconic stars.
Highlights include Slick Rick’s glittering crown, the Notorious B.I.G.’s legendary gold “Jesus piece,” the diamond-studded Roc-A-Fella medallion for the record label co-founded by Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj’s sparkling “Barbie” pendant, and pieces from Erykah Badu, A$AP Rocky, Joey Bada$$, and FERG, among others.
Building on New York City’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop as a global phenomenon, Ice Cold highlights the evolution of jewelry in hip-hop over the past five decades, starting with oversized gold chains embraced by rap’s pioneers in the 1980s and moving through the 1990s, when M.C.’s -turned-business-moguls sported record label pendants sparkling with diamonds and platinum.
Related: Join the Ice Cold show at The American Museum Of Natural History.
Featuring Pieces From Hip Hop Megstars Including
Slick Rick • FERG • NAS • Tyler, The Creator • Ghostface Killah • Fat Joe • DJ Khaled • Joey Bada$$ • Roxanne Shanté • Biz Markie • A$AP Rocky • Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C. • Bad Bunny • Big Sean • The Notorious B.I.G. • Erykah Badu • Eve • Just Blaze • Key Glock • Kool Herc • Lil Baby • Lil Nas X • Nicki Minaj • Nipsey Hussle • T‑Pain • April Walker • DJ Divine • Scorpio • DJ Kay Slay.
Ice Cold is now open in the Melissa and Keith Meister Gallery in the Museum’s Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals. The exhibition is included with General Admission tickets.
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