For years, hip-hop culture has been marked not only by fire rhymes but by the luxurious lifestyle that goes hand in hand with it. As many rappers would explain, jewelry is a crucial part of their image and serves as a status symbol of sorts. This is particularly true for the pricey timepieces that many rap stars of today are seen rocking. Whether it’s a diamond-encrusted Rolex or the adored Audemars Piguet, many of our favorite lyricists spare no expense when icing out their wrists, and as connoisseurs of such Baller activities, we are here for it.
Let’s take a look back at some of the flashiest watches in the rap game.
Nicki Minaj’s 31mm Richard Mille RM 07-02 Pink Lady Sapphire
The piece is rumored to retail at $980,000; reportedly, only eight exist.
Jay-Z’s 18K Rose Gold Hand Engraved Patek Philippe Sky Moon
The piece is rumored to retail at $1.4 Million
Rick Ross’ Jacob & Co. “Billionaire” Watch
The piece reportedly took three years to create and cost a reported $20 million.
Rick Ross says his $20M watch took 3 years to make 💰https://t.co/52WCdDsvQr pic.twitter.com/9QpJz5uGcS
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) July 10, 2023
Floyd Mayweather’s Jacob & Co. Billionaire III Watch
This piece was also constructed by Jacob & Co. and cost a reported $18 million.
Such high price tags for these watches indicate just how much success these artists have amassed. With impressive net worths, it’s only fitting that they rock the bezels to match.
