NEW YORK-- A new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History features a collection of jewelry worn by hip-hop icons from the Notorious B.I.G. to Nicki Minaj. "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip ...

This 18-karat gold chain is worth $27,000 ... It was a quintessential part of hip-hop style in the '70s and '80s and grew in popularity as hip-hop became more mainstream in the US.

Their music, paired with the trio’s Adidas tracksuits and gold chains, established an aesthetic that resonated far beyond New York City. Music videos on MTV gave hip-hop a new medium for storytelling, ...