Drake honours Virgil Abloh with ‘Beauty and the Beast’ diamond chain

Aubrey Drake Graham paid a dazzling tribute to his late friend and fashion icon Virgil Abloh after his electrifying three-night takeover at London’s Wireless Festival.

Virgil Abloh died on November 28, 2021 (age 41 years) due to a rare type of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma.

The 38-year-old Canadian rapper took to Instagram to share a glimpse of a breathtaking diamond encrusted chain featuring Beauty and the Beast’s Cogsworth. This stunning piece is crafted by jeweler Alex Moss.

Alongside the pictures, the God’s Plan hitmaker also shared a note he received with the jewelry saying: “There’s nothing more precious than time.”

The 5-time Grammy Award winner captioned the post with a heartfelt message: “V we still here untouchable.”

Earlier, Drake performances at Wireless Festival were a monumental success. It got more hyped from fans when each performance introduced surprise appearances from hip-hop heavyweights.

Yet even in celebration, the One Dance artist ensured that his homage to Abloh remained front and center, reminding the designer's legacy in music, fashion, and beyond. 

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Drake brought Burna Boy, Popcaan, Vybz Kartel, Central Cee, Rema, Spice and more to showcase music's global impact on Wireless 2025. 

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