Whether or not Rick Ross’s raps accurately portray his life, it’s hard to believe that he has any qualms about the lavish life his fame has brought him. The Mississippi rapper has a lavish lifestyle, complete with an expensive car collection and one of the largest mansions in Georgia. He is worthy of comparison to other famous rappers known for their lavish spending habits, such as 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, and Offset. The CEO of Maybach Music Group (MMG) is known for his taste in expensive cars and sprawling mansions. Ross is also the undisputed king of ostentation, as seen by his extensive collection of expensive jewelry and timepieces. Some of the most lavish jewels from Rick Ross’s collection are displayed here.
In case you’re not familiar with rap, it’s a genre built on excessive ostentation and the drive to compete with others, whether that’s in terms of lyrical prowess, flow, the number and quality of women in one’s life, the cost of their jewelry, or the caliber of their cars. The Jesus piece chain, first popular by Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah in 1995, is a must-have accessory for any rapper. Since then, many of hip-hop’s biggest stars—including Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Yeezy, and P. Diddy—have been spotted wearing the chain. But Ross reportedly went all out with a gigantic 30-karat gold necklace coated in diamonds, strung from an 18-karat gold chain, and valued at around $2 million, as reported by LAIE Jewelry.
As we have already established, Rick Ross is known as the jewels king of hip-hop, and not just because he has a large collection of expensive jewels. 6ixice claims that in 2008, Ross began wearing a necklace of himself that was a highly accurate depiction of his likeness. After a few years of the face pendant’s success, he commissioned an even more elaborate pendant. Ross, wanting to cash in on the popularity of the “pendant of one’s own face,” had a special version made of himself for $1.5 million. With a net worth of $150 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth, Ross can certainly afford to indulge in some self-indulgence.
The rapper Blue Face wears a pendant of Benjamin Franklin, Offset wears a pendant of a house, and Drake wears a pendant of the OVO owl, but it’s unlikely that any other rapper in the industry has a pendant made out of their own face the way Rick Ross does. But Ross’s $50,000 face pendant is the real show stopper. Pure diamonds in yellow and black were used to create the pendant, which gave the impression of realism thanks to the inclusion of details like sunglasses, a goatee, and diamond grills. It’s unclear whether Rick Ross’s pendant was a brash declaration of his money and success or a subtle assertion that he is his own god, but either way, he stands out from the crowd.
Ross’s love of jewelry is well-known, so the CEO of High Tolerance sent him a ring and chain with the company’s emblem on it as a thank you for being the headliner at this year’s 4/20 Carnival in New York City. Complex claims that the rose gold and diamond jewelry weighs 14 and 19 carats respectively. The ring is 14k gold and features 22k of flawless diamonds. The total price of the set is a cool $130,000, making it one of the least affordable items in Ross’ jewelry collection. However, it’s hard to see anyone declining the offer of such a pricey present.
