Only Built 4 Cuban Linx: Rappers Rocking Gold Chains

Throwback Instagram pics of MCs wearing certified neck gear.

Chain Reaction - August 1 marks the 19th anniversary of Raekwon releasing his classic debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. With Ghostface riding shotgun, the two brought their mafioso rhymes to the world with such hits as "Glaciers of Ice" and "Ice Cream." They also showed off their signature swag and trunk jewelry game. As we commemorate the release of this chapter in the Wu novel, let's take a look at other MCs who were known to cause chain reactions with their own Cuban links and other certified neck pieces.(Photo: Loud Records)

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Chain Reaction - August 1 marks the 19th anniversary of Raekwon releasing his classic debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. With Ghostface riding shotgun, the two brought their mafioso rhymes to the world with such hits as "Glaciers of Ice" and "Ice Cream." They also showed off their signature swag and trunk jewelry game. As we commemorate the release of this chapter in the Wu novel, let's take a look at other MCs who were known to cause chain reactions with their own Cuban links and other certified neck pieces.(Photo: Loud Records)

Raekwon, @raekwon - Lex Diamond shows off his famed links with the tarantula medallion as he posts up with another one of New York's finest from the '90s, Buckshot.(Photo: Raekwon via Instagram)

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Raekwon, @raekwon - Lex Diamond shows off his famed links with the tarantula medallion as he posts up with another one of New York's finest from the '90s, Buckshot.(Photo: Raekwon via Instagram)

Big Daddy Kane, @officialbigdaddykane - The smooth operator Big Daddy Kane warming it up for the crowd as his fat rope chain swings from side to side.(Photo:Big daddy Kane via Instagram)

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Big Daddy Kane, @officialbigdaddykane - The smooth operator Big Daddy Kane warming it up for the crowd as his fat rope chain swings from side to side.(Photo:Big daddy Kane via Instagram)

Slick Rick, @ricktherulernet - Slick Rick still holds his title of having the flyest jewels ever in hip hop as he kicks it with the youngest in charge, Special Ed. (Photo: Slick Rick via Instagram)

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Slick Rick, @ricktherulernet - Slick Rick still holds his title of having the flyest jewels ever in hip hop as he kicks it with the youngest in charge, Special Ed. (Photo: Slick Rick via Instagram)

Biz Markie, @officialbizmarkie - Who got the juice? Biz Markie rolling with his crew and showing how fresh the '80s were as they make you catch the vapors over their dookie chains.(Photo: Biz Markie via Instagram)

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Biz Markie, @officialbizmarkie - Who got the juice? Biz Markie rolling with his crew and showing how fresh the '80s were as they make you catch the vapors over their dookie chains.(Photo: Biz Markie via Instagram)

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Jermaine Dupri, @jwarhol - The late Mac Daddy of Kriss Kross getting ready to make the crowd jump as he checks out his fresh, which includes that heavy Gucci link with the Double K medallion. (Photo: J Warhol via Instagram)

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Jermaine Dupri, @jwarhol - The late Mac Daddy of Kriss Kross getting ready to make the crowd jump as he checks out his fresh, which includes that heavy Gucci link with the Double K medallion. (Photo: J Warhol via Instagram)

Fat Joe, @fatjoe - Fat Joe and Lord Finesse floss off their links as they kick it with a few members of their Diggin' in the Crates Crew. Da Gangsta was also making a fashion statement as he rocked those green leather pants. (Photo: Fat Joe via Instagram)

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Fat Joe, @fatjoe - Fat Joe and Lord Finesse floss off their links as they kick it with a few members of their Diggin' in the Crates Crew. Da Gangsta was also making a fashion statement as he rocked those green leather pants. (Photo: Fat Joe via Instagram)

Fat Joe, @fatjoe - It looks like Joey jacked Slick Rick for his whole collection.(Photo: Fat Joe via Instagram)

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Fat Joe, @fatjoe - It looks like Joey jacked Slick Rick for his whole collection.(Photo: Fat Joe via Instagram)

Fat Joe, @fatjoe - Joe Crack holding down his twin Big Pun as he shows off that platinum and gold Jesus piece.(Photo: Fat Joe via Instagram)

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Fat Joe, @fatjoe - Joe Crack holding down his twin Big Pun as he shows off that platinum and gold Jesus piece.(Photo: Fat Joe via Instagram)

Fat Joe, @fatjoe - Fat Joe blessed us with this throwback of the late, great Frank White posted up as he shows us how to go from ashy to classy with a double on the Jesus piece.(Photo: Fat Joe via Instagram)

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Fat Joe, @fatjoe - Fat Joe blessed us with this throwback of the late, great Frank White posted up as he shows us how to go from ashy to classy with a double on the Jesus piece.(Photo: Fat Joe via Instagram)

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Ghostface, @realghostfacekillah - Tony Starks gets his shine on with DJ Tony Touch and the man behind some of those Wu-Tang collectible toys, Shawn Wigs. (Photo: Ghostface via Instagram)

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Ghostface, @realghostfacekillah - Tony Starks gets his shine on with DJ Tony Touch and the man behind some of those Wu-Tang collectible toys, Shawn Wigs. (Photo: Ghostface via Instagram)

Run-DMC, @officialrundmc - It's like that and that's the way it is. Run-DMC flexing with their rope chains while the late Jam Master Jay funked his out with a gold Adidas sneaker.(Photo: Ghostface via Instagram) 

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Run-DMC, @officialrundmc - It's like that and that's the way it is. Run-DMC flexing with their rope chains while the late Jam Master Jay funked his out with a gold Adidas sneaker.(Photo: Ghostface via Instagram) 

LL Cool J, @llcoolj - "Gun permit. LOL"Iron Mike doing it the Brooklyn way and running LL for his jewels.(Photo: LL Cool J via Instagram)

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LL Cool J, @llcoolj - "Gun permit. LOL"Iron Mike doing it the Brooklyn way and running LL for his jewels.(Photo: LL Cool J via Instagram)

Erick Sermon, @erick_sermon - Erick and Parrish were making dollars and copped a few Gucci links after their hard work paid off.(Photo: Eric Sermon via Instagram)

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Erick Sermon, @erick_sermon - Erick and Parrish were making dollars and copped a few Gucci links after their hard work paid off.(Photo: Eric Sermon via Instagram)

Fresh Kid Ice, @chinaman305 - The Miami boys, 2 Live Crew, flex in the sunshine with their dookie rope chains. (Photo: Chris Wong Won via Instagram)

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Fresh Kid Ice, @chinaman305 - The Miami boys, 2 Live Crew, flex in the sunshine with their dookie rope chains. (Photo: Chris Wong Won via Instagram)

Ice Cube, @icecube - America's Most Wanted may have been known for jacking beats but it looks like he was jacking chains too, in this MC Gusto pose. (Photo: Ice Cube via Instagram)

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Ice Cube, @icecube - America's Most Wanted may have been known for jacking beats but it looks like he was jacking chains too, in this MC Gusto pose. (Photo: Ice Cube via Instagram)