Slick Rick, Nicki Minaj, And More To Display Their Jewelry In American Museum Of Natural History Exhibit

by Jeroslyn JoVonn March 11, 2024 Iconic staples of jewelry throughout hip-hop history are set to be on display inside the American Museum of Natural History. Iconic staples of jewelry throughout hip-hop history are set to be on display inside the American Museum of Natural History. To expand on New York City’s celebration of 50 years of hip-hop, the city’s famed Natural History Museum announced the “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” coming on May 9, a press release announced. Created to showcase the profound impact of hip-hop culture, “Ice Cold” highlights the art form’s influence through the tailor-made jewelry adorned by iconic figures like Slick Rick, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, and more. A large variety of dazzling jewelry creations will be on display to take visitors on a visual journey through the evolution of hip-hop from the 1980s to the present day. Pieces include Slick Rick’s legendary gem-encrusted crown, the Notorious B.I.G.’s iconic gold ‘Jesus piece’, the ice-out Roc-A-Fella medallion that represented the record label co-founded by Jay-Z, and Nicki Minaj’s bejeweled ‘Barbie’ pendant. Other rappers who have agreed to have their jewelry pieces on display include A$AP Rocky, Joey Bada$$, A$AP Ferg, Tyler, the Creator, and singer Erykah...