Lil Durk Warns Against Jewelers Ripping People Off: "Alot Of The Sh*t Fake"

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Durk advised people to get one jeweler and stick with them because some are flexing jewels that aren't real.

Flashy jewelry is a staple in Hip Hop. When most rappers get their first check or ink their first deals, they take their advances and buy themselves something shiny. For decades artists have adorned themselves in big chains, flooding their wrists in platinum sets and VVS stones. We hear about it in their songs and see them on red carpets and social media showing off their latest piece that set them back quite a few zeroes, but several rappers have been accused of showing off jewelry that isn't as real as they say it is.

For those that like to keep things authentic, Lil Durk is sending out a warning. While rappers often photograph or record themselves spending stacks on jewelry purchases, Durk claims that some people are getting ripped off.

"Stop buying all this jewelry without knowing what you doing," he wrote on his Instagram Story. "Alot of the sh*t fake and some is over priced get 1 jeweler and stick to em I'm telling you y'all ass gone be pissed when the truth come out."

He didn't specify what prompted him to share the message, but he received a few co-signs. When jewelers see rappers carrying bags of cash coming their way, they may want to make a quick buck by taking advantage. Check out the message below along with a few posts showing Durkio flashing his best jewels.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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