Veneers have become increasingly popular in the hip hop community in recent years. Fitting these custom dental covers helps hide chips and stains. It is now a very standard cosmetic procedure, especially for entertainers. Rappers are now trading in their grills and diamond teeth for some fresh pearly whites. Cardi B recently lost one of her veneers after biting into a bagel, proudly showing off the gap in her teeth on social media. In a video post, she smiled at the camera, laughing at her missing tooth. Cardi B isn’t the first rapper to get veneers or lose a tooth, but she’s one of the latest hip-hop artists to get work done on their smile. Today, we look at seven veneer rappers who have opened up about getting them. Check out the list below.
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Back in 2020, Joe Budden acquired a set of veneers. When he revealed his new smile, the rapper-turned-podcaster was met with comical reactions from fans and teammates. In an episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, read hilarious dental-themed nicknames created for him by fans, including the episode’s title, “Chief Teeth.” In the same podcast, Budden attributed the sensitivity of his fresh veneer set to bleaching, making him less talkative than normal. During the previous podcast episode, titled “Podparazzi,” Joe Budden laughed dramatically to flash his veneers as well as some botox. Since then, he has continued to show off his new and improved smile The Joe Budden Podcast.
Rick Ross
Joe Budden wasn’t the only rapper to get veneers in 2020. Rick Ross debuted new teeth after traveling to Colombia for dental work. According to a TMZ report, Ross visited Colombia to see Dr. Mario Montoya, who placed his veneers during a six-hour procedure. TMZ also claimed that Ross’ new smile was free, even though it usually costs around $10,000. On what drove his decisions to get veneers, the rapper said: “Billion dollar smiles. I keep it real, I’ve been smoking for over 25 years and so the smokers were beige.” In true Rick Ross fashion, he added, “I told him I wanted my shit out, you dig.”
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Last year, Lil Pump got himself some new teeth. The Florida rapper’s porcelain veneers reportedly cost him $25,000 and will last him 30 years. He had the procedure done in his hometown of Miami, Florida, courtesy of 5 Star Smiles. Along with his veneers, Lil Pump also reportedly ordered a new set of grills. The rapper’s aesthetic transformation has coincided with his weight loss journey, as he tracks his progress in the gym with photos that see him leaner than ever.
Gucci Mane
In 2016, Gucci Mane walked out of prison a new man, wearing a new physique. Since then, he has continued to transform his appearance with a new passion for fitness. Along with his workout regimen, Gucci also changed his smile to white teeth. His bright smile followed his release from prison and has since become part of his signature look. In 2020, Gucci Mane upgraded his veneers, still pearly white but with a unique diamond on each tooth next to his front two. “A quarter of a millimeter on the GuWop grill,” he boasted in an Instagram post about his dental work.
Cam’ron
Cam’ron had work done on his signature gap teeth in 2022. The Dipset rapper flexed his brand new veneers in an Instagram video while smoking a Billy Joel joint. Fans immediately noticed Cam’s new teeth, reacting to them on social media. One fan joked: “Now who stole Cam’ron’s daddy’s teeth…they made me Gucci Maned boy.” People also compared Cam’ron’s dental work to fellow Dipset member Juelz Santana’s missing teeth. Fans can see Cam’ron and his looks on his sports talk show with Mase, It is what it is.
Lil Yachty
Early in his career, Lil Yachty flaunted his diamond-encrusted teeth, including his $35,000 rainbow grills. He later ditched his dental jewelry in favor of some new veneers. In 2021, Yachty took to Instagram Live to show off his sparkling white teeth. “It’s the white teeth that show, man. N***a’s lookin’ and feelin’ great,” he said. Impressed by his own appearance, he exclaimed: “Imma smile for the rest of the week. For the rest of the month!” Lil Yachty also revealed that he spent $80,000 on his custom veneers.
G Herbo
G Herbo is one of the latest rappers to get a brand new set of veneers. In December of last year, he visited Chicago-based dentist Da Smile Boss for his procedure. The dentist gave advice to his Instagram followers in a post about his session with G Herbo. He wrote, “you didn’t lose your teeth in a day. So you can’t fix your entire dental problem in one day!” Da Smile Boss continued, “Technology has changed, but the bottom line is still your dental maintenance and you prioritizing the health of your teeth.” While giving G Herbo a new and improved smile, he emphasized the importance of maintaining one’s dental health.
