Lil Pump Makes It Rain Money at a Jewelry Store

An 18-year-old with $500,000 in cold hard cash and a history of hyperactivity can never be a good thing. Well, Lil Pump did not disappoint when TMZ spotted a video of him throwing money in the air while shopping for new pieces for his jewelry collection at Icebox, a high-end jewelry store in Atlanta. While he had the store closing its doors for his private shopping spree, Lil Pump called over some strippers, implying that they should come and collect all the bills he was freely making rain. Obviously, they did not respond to the vain requests he was making because, well, they weren't there. The young "Harverd Dropout" bought a good number of expensive, custom-made pieces, including a "Lil Pump" pendant with VVS diamonds, a two-tone rose/white gold Miami Cuban bracelet with VVS diamonds, and a one-of-a-kind grillz.

We don't have $500,000 to make it rain in a store, but we do have custom-made pendants and high-quality, affordable Cuban links - shop yours today!

Lil Pump's jewelry style: his signature look

What this footage shows, beyond the money thrown in the air, is a very legible choice of pieces. A pendant with his name, a two-tone Cuban link bracelet, a custom grillz: three families of jewelry that communicate the same thing, the desire to visually occupy the space of the chest and face.

This type of wardrobe relies on a simple principle. You don't multiply styles; you multiply shiny surfaces around the same grammar: wide links, tight pavé, mirror-polished finishes. The Cuban link plays the role of the backbone here, because it is the only one that lies flat against the skin while remaining massive to the eye.

The two-tone rose and white gold mentioned in the article is not an anecdotal detail. Combining two shades of metal on the same chain creates an internal contrast: the stones catch the light differently depending on the background shade, and the piece appears deeper than a monochrome one of equivalent width. It's a style trick often found on custom pieces.

How to get this look without getting it wrong

The good news is that this style is built with very few pieces. A dominant chain, a pendant that says something about you, and possibly a matching bracelet: the rest is noise. The most common mistake is stacking too early, before having found the width that suits you.

Start with the length. A 55 cm chain falls to the collarbone and highlights an open collar; a 60 to 70 cm chain drops to the sternum and leaves room for a large pendant without it ending up stuck under the chin. On a narrow chest, a length that is too long makes the piece dangle and ruins the silhouette.

• Width: 8 to 12 mm is the most versatile format for a Cuban, visible without becoming cumbersome under a jacket.
• Length: 55 cm for the chain alone, 60 to 70 cm as soon as a pendant is added.
• Layering: keep at least a 5 cm gap between two chains, and avoid two identical widths side by side.
• Outfit: the simpler the garment (plain t-shirt, dark sweatshirt), the more the piece stands out. Busy prints cancel out the shine.
• Metal: only one dominant shade per silhouette, unless you are comfortable with a two-tone look designed as such.

Cuban, figaro, cable: the geometry changes everything

These three link types are often cited together, but they do not behave in the same way. The difference lies in the shape of the link and the way it interlocks with the next one, which determines how it lies flat, the perceived weight, and the surface area available for setting.

The Cuban link is composed of twisted oval links that lock into one another. The result: a chain that stays flat against the skin, without flipping over, and offers a wide, flat surface to house stones. That is exactly what makes it photogenic.

The figaro alternates one long link and two or three short links. This rhythm breaks the continuity of the line, therefore reflecting less light continuously, but creates a recognizable pattern. The cable link aligns identical, round links: simple, light, it twists easily on itself, which makes it more suitable for daily wear than a statement piece.

Criterion	Cuban	Figaro	Cable
Link shape	Twisted oval, interlocked	Alternating long/short	Identical oval or round
Lies flat	Excellent, doesn't flip	Good, slight twisting possible	Average, twists easily
Perceived weight	Densest at equal width	Intermediate	Lightest
Setting surface	Very wide, ideal for pavé	Discontinuous	Reduced
Typical use	Main piece, stage, photo	Character chain, layering	Daily, utility chain
With a pendant	Yes, if the pendant is wide	Yes, medium format	Yes, it's its go-to

Above all, remember this: at identical widths, a Cuban will always appear more imposing than a figaro, and a cable link always more discreet. Choosing your link means, first and foremost, choosing the level of presence you want to give to the piece, before even talking about metal or stones.

Emir ICE chains in this spirit

Here are four pieces from our catalog that each illustrate one of the geometries described above, from the massive Cuban to the fine link worn daily.

Three mistakes to avoid

• Choosing width before length. A 14 mm worn too short crushes the neck; length is what compensates for volume, never the other way around.
• Mixing three different links. Two are enough, and preferably with a clear difference in width between them.
• Neglecting the clasp. A wide link requires a box clasp with safety; an undersized lobster claw will always eventually fail.

To learn more

For the big picture — chains, pendants, grillz, watches, and glasses — our complete guide to American rapper jewelry brings together everything you need to know before choosing your first piece.

If you are particularly interested in the Cuban link, our dossier all about Cuban link chains goes into the details of manufacturing. For the question of metal, compare 14K vs 18K gold, and take your measurements with our jewelry size guide. On the subject of budgets, the article how much American rappers pay for their jewelry puts the orders of magnitude into perspective.

As for our catalog, everything starts with our Cuban link chains and our American rapper pendants.

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