320 pages Edited by Tobias Kargoll, Jenette Lang Text(s) by Leon Schäfers Foreword by Designed by Marcus Taeschner 34.5 x 27.7 cm Language: English Hardback Publisher: teNeues 2025
Million Dollar Hip Hop Watches opens the vault on one of the most dazzling chapters in rap’s visual and cultural history. Edited by Leon Schäfers, Jeanette Lang, and Tobias Kargoll, this luxurious volume traces hip-hop’s evolution, from the Bronx streets to global superstardom, through the watches that became symbols of ambition, identity, and artistic power.
Showcasing iconic timepieces worn by Travis Scott, Kanye West, Jay-Z, 2Pac, and many more, the book reveals how luxury watches emerged as essential elements of hip-hop style: not just accessories, but declarations of status, taste, and self-invention. From Rolex and Audemars Piguet to Patek Philippe and Jacob & Co., each piece highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and cultural energy that shaped an entire aesthetic.
Across 320 pages gilded with gold details, Million Dollar Hip Hop Watches blends meticulous research with striking photography to chart the shifting trends, signature designs, and legendary “ice” that defined generations. A celebration of opulence and creativity, this book is at once a collector’s treasure, a visual archive of hip-hop culture, and a front-row pass to the world where music, jewelry, and luxury converge.
