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Kid Cudi debuted a stunning new chain created in collaboration with Ben Baller and KAWS at the 2021 Met Gala. Cudi paired the chain with an outfit from Louis Vuitton. Both Ben Baller/Ben Yang and KAWS/Brian Donnelly took to social media to give a more detailed look at the new diamond and 18K gold piece that they created for Cudi. The piece features […]
Although these summer temperatures are hitting like crazy right now, celebrity jewelry will always be ice cold. Last month, many of our favorite celebs balled out on bedazzled chains, medallions, watches, grills and more. It seems like every month, our favorite rappers and celebs try to outdo each other with unique jewelry that are really […]
Although most of us will never be able to afford iced out chains, bracelets, or grills, we can always appreciate the artistry that goes into jewelry. It isn’t easy to create these pieces in the first place. So it was crazy to see that last month plenty of rappers unveiled pieces that weren’t just run-of-the-mill iced […]
Kid Cudi apparently requested Ben Baller to make him a grill that looks like a “tv pixelation pattern,” according to the jeweler. Baller shared a video of Cudi wearing the grill, writing, “A closer look. I’ll post professional pics on Monday.” He added, “Now where is that idiot who said I must feel stupid for […]
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they have on the legendary jeweler Ben Baller who started his lengthy career in the music industry before becoming an early name on the streetwear scene. In this interview, Baller talks about sneaker shopping with Missy Elliott in […]
People packed into the Staples Center on Monday to remember Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Although he was unable to make the service, superstar jeweler Ben Baller created a piece in memory of the late legend. Baller took to Instagram where he showed off a pendant dedicated to Kobe. The double-sided piece featured Kobe’s “Sheath” Nike logo on one side. On […]
For his 36th birthday, Kid Cudi was gifted a custom chain from Ben Baller featuring Takashi Murakami-approved artwork. Cudi gave fans a glimpse at the custom piece on IG and Twitter Friday, accurately deeming it a “fuckin’ masterpiece” consisting of “art level shit.” Last year, Ben Baller graced Cudi with a custom chain based on a design from […]
Famed jeweler Ben Baller rarely does custom pieces anymore. But when he does, he goes all out. On Tuesday night, Ben hit up Instagram to show off an insane pendant he designed specifically for Tyler, the Creator. The piece was made to resemble the entertainer’s alter-ego IGOR, which was also the name of Tyler’s Grammy-nominated 2019 studio album. […]
Ben Baller has become synonymous with bling. Over the past decade, the 46-year-old has established himself as one of the biggest names in the jewelry business, having created neck-snapping custom pieces for mega-stars like Kanye West, ASAP Rocky, Frank Ocean, Nas, the Weeknd, Mariah Carey, and Drake. His creativity and dedication to craftsmanship is unparalleled, which is […]
ASAP Rocky has found himself on the receiving end of lighthearted roasting. On Wednesday, the Harlem rapper took to Instagram to share a photo from his newly revealed Calvin Klein campaign dubbed “I Speak My Truth.” The black-and-white photo featured Rocky with his arms spread out, jacket fully unbuttoned, and bare torso on full display. The post was captioned “MY CALVIN$ @calvinklein […]
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