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A$AP Rocky's nameplate necklace is displayed during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History.
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A$AP Rocky’s nameplate 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 American Museum of Natural History.

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PHOTOS: Inside the ‘Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry’ in NYC

In continuation of New York City's celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the American Museum of Natural History is showcasing iconic jewelry pieces from five decades of hip-hop with 'Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry.' The museum exhibit will host pieces from legends like Notorious B.I.G., Slick Rick, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj and more.
Nicki Minaj's Barbie pendant is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Nicki Minaj’s Barbie pendant is displayed during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” at the American Museum of Natural History.
Slick Rick's Crown and Eye Patch is on display during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Slick Rick’s Crown and Eye Patch is on display during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” at the American Museum of Natural History.
Coach K's QC necklace is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Coach K’s QC 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 American Museum of Natural History.
Flavor Flav clock pendent is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Flavor Flav clock pendant is displayed during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” at the American Museum of Natural History.
Ghostface Killah's "Eagle" bracelet is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Ghostface Killah’s “Eagle” bracelet is displayed during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” at the American Museum of Natural History.
T-Pain's "Big Ass Chain" is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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T-Pain’s “Big Ass Chain” is displayed during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” at the American Museum of Natural History.
"Fingers of Def" four-finger ring is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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“Fingers of Def” four-finger ring is displayed during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” at the American Museum of Natural History.
Nipsey Hussle's "All Money In A$I" necklace is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Nipsey Hussle’s “All Money In A$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 American Museum of Natural History.
The Notorious B.I.G./Biggie Smalls, Jesus Piece Necklace is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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The Notorious B.I.G./Biggie Smalls Jesus Piece 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 American Museum of Natural History.
A$AP ROCKY's "Exo Grenade" pendant is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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A$AP ROCKY’s “Exo Grenade” pendant is displayed during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” at the American Museum of Natural History.
Just Blaze's "Sony Playstation" pendant is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Just Blaze’s “Sony Playstation” pendant is displayed during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” at the American Museum of Natural History.
Tyler, "the Creator, Bellhop Necklace" pendant is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Tyler, “the Creator, Bellhop Necklace” pendant is displayed during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” at the American Museum of Natural History.
Drake's The Crown Jewel of Toronto pendant is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Drake’s The Crown Jewel of Toronto pendant is displayed during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” at the American Museum of Natural History.
A$AP Rocky's Lego pendent is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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A$AP Rocky’s Lego pendant is displayed during a press preview on May 8, 2024, in New York for “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” at the American Museum of Natural History.
A$AP Rocky's nameplate necklace is displayed during a press preview May 8, 2024 in New York for "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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A$AP Rocky’s nameplate 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 American Museum of Natural History.