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Giantto Million Dollar Mic

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Here's the Deal with R. Kelly's Diamond-Encrusted Microphone

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The Giantto Million Dollar Mic is a dazzling spectacle, encrusted with 650 karats of diamonds and crafted from white gold. While visually stunning and used by stars like R. Kelly and Toni Braxton, its exorbitant million-dollar price tag makes it an impractical choice for anyone outside the celebrity realm. Though it shines on stage, the microphone’s appeal is purely aesthetic, overshadowing any functional attributes. A novelty item, it’s more of a statement piece than a serious tool for musicians.

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See how R. Kelly uses Giantto Million Dollar Mic

R. Kelly

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During R. Kelly's headlining set at the Pitchfork Music Festival in 2013, he used the Giantto Million Dollar Mic. This dynamic microphone, renowned for its luxurious design, is crafted from white gold and encrusted with 650 karats of diamonds. Previously used by artists like Toni Braxton, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Chris Brown, the microphone added a touch of opulence to his performance.

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The Giantto Million Dollar Mic has been featured on the following albums:

Giantto Million Dollar Mic as heard on Happy People/U Saved Me by R. Kelly (2004)

Happy People/U Saved Me

R. Kelly (2004)

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