From the early days of Run-DMC sporting chunky gold chains to ... who have been providing Hip Hop heavyweights with a unique and game-changing collection of bling. Check it all out below.

It was one of the first instances of immortalizing fashionable items through jewelry. Next to it are pieces by ASAP Rocky, a younger-generation artist who is shifting Hip Hop bling in creative ways.

The music legend and fashion icon is ringing in hip-hop’s milestone and reinforcing its cultural impact on fashion with the launch of jewelry in collaboration with jewelry designer Simone I.