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Bling Bling! See The Millions Worth Of Jewelry Seen On The BET Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet

Diamond chains, rings, watches, and more!

It’s not uncommon to see a rapper rocking custom diamond-encrusted jewelry, especially when they hit the BET Hip Hop Awards red carpet. According to Alex Peck of Luxe Grillz, pricey bling is a "right of passage" and we cannot agree more!

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Diamond chains, rings, watches, grillz, and bracelets continue to thrive, despite many changes in hip hop fashion over the years. Maybe diamonds are truly timeless after all.

As we rev up for the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021, we were digging in our archives to highlight some of the diamond jewels spotted at the ceremony. Keep scrolling to see the eye-catching styles! 

  1. YK Osiris

    (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

    Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage

    (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

    YK Osiris caught our attention when he decided to keep things cool at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2019 with three custom pendants. 

  2. Moneybagg Yo

     (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)

    Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)

    In 2019, Moneybagg Yo left us impressed when he iced his ears, neck, wrists, and fingers with millions worth of exclusive jewelry.

  3. Blac Youngsta

    (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

    Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage

    (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

    Blac Youngsta nearly blinded us with a neck filled with glimmering diamonds and custom jewels. 

  4. Hitmaka

    (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

    Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage

    (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

    Hitmaka threw up his deuces to show off his impressive timepiece, bracelets, rings, and neck.

  5. Gucci Mane

    (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

    Prince Williams/WireImage

    (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

    There’s been no doubt in our mind that Gucci Mane’s ice game is stunning, especially when he graced the green carpet sporting a neck full of diamonds in 2018. 

    Watch the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021 on Tuesday, October 5 at 9 PM ET/PT.

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