Drake has added another striking piece to his jewellery collection, debuting a diamond-encrusted pendant shaped like Albania’s iconic double-headed eagle in the music video for “Ya Hit,” the new collaboration featuring Future, Travis Scott and Loe Shimmy. The oversized design has drawn attention from hip-hop fans and Albanian audiences, renewing discussion about the Canadian rapper’s repeated use of Albanian national imagery.
The pendant is covered in diamonds and takes the form of the two-headed eagle displayed at the centre of Albania’s flag. XXL Magazine highlighted the piece on November 11, crediting New York jeweller Alex Moss with its design. Albanian outlet Balkanweb also reported that Moss created the custom piece for Drake. Neither a price nor the pendant’s diamond weight has been publicly established in the reporting available so far.
A Statement Piece In A High-Profile Music Video
The necklace appears in “Ya Hit,” which brings together Future, Drake, Travis Scott and Loe Shimmy. Future released the track on November 6, with its official video arriving on November 10. Billboard Canada described the video as a lavish Houston-set production, directed by COTTO and IWANTJUAN, featuring the four artists in a series of nightlife and street scenes.
Drake’s pendant is one of the video’s most eye-catching style details. Its scale and diamond finish fit the visual language of luxury hip-hop jewellery, where custom chains and pendants can function as personal branding as much as accessories. In this case, however, the design also carries a recognisable national symbol, giving the appearance a cultural dimension beyond its value as a luxury object.
Drake’s Repeated Use Of Albanian Imagery
This is not the first time Drake has brought the Albanian eagle into his public image. In 2023, he appeared in the video for “Polar Opposites” wearing a red jacket bearing the same double-headed emblem. His previous appearances with Albanian-themed clothing and accessories have repeatedly attracted attention from fans in Albania, Kosovo and the wider Albanian diaspora.
The eagle is central to Albania’s national flag and is widely recognised as a symbol of Albanian identity, history and independence. Its appearance on a global music star’s chain therefore resonates beyond fashion. For many viewers, the pendant is a highly visible acknowledgement of a symbol with deep meaning to a community spread across the Balkans and the diaspora.
Drake has not provided a detailed public explanation for his recurring use of Albanian symbols, and the appearances should not be treated as evidence of Albanian ancestry. Online speculation has offered possible personal connections, but no definitive explanation has been confirmed by the rapper. The distinction matters: the cultural significance of the emblem is clear, while the reason for Drake’s personal interest remains a question.
Alex Moss And The Craft Of Celebrity Jewellery
Alex Moss has an established relationship with high-profile music clients and has previously created elaborate custom pieces for Drake. The designer’s work has included “Previous Engagements,” the much-discussed necklace built around 42 diamond stones, and a large “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired Cogsworth pendant unveiled by Drake in 2025. Those projects show how custom jewellery can be developed around a personal story, reference or visual identity rather than simply a conventional luxury design.
The Albanian eagle pendant follows that tradition of turning a recognisable idea into a one-off statement piece. Its precise specifications have not been confirmed publicly, but the combination of a national emblem, a large-scale silhouette and diamond setting gives it immediate visual impact. It also demonstrates how music videos remain influential showcases for fashion, jewellery and the designers behind them.
Why The Pendant Is Getting Attention
The response reflects the reach of Drake’s celebrity as well as the emotional significance of the eagle. A single accessory in a widely circulated video can introduce a cultural symbol to audiences who may know little about its history. For Albanian viewers, the moment is also another instance of a familiar emblem appearing in a major international music release.
For now, the confirmed story is straightforward: Drake wore a diamond-covered Albanian double-headed eagle pendant in “Ya Hit,” and reports credit Alex Moss with the custom design. Its price, carat weight and the personal meaning behind Drake’s choice have not been publicly confirmed. Until more details emerge from the artist or jeweller, the pendant is best understood as a striking piece of custom hip-hop jewellery with a powerful cultural symbol at its centre.
Sources And Further Reading
- XXL Magazine – Drake’s Albanian eagle pendant (social post crediting Alex Moss).
- Billboard Canada – Future, Drake, Travis Scott and Loe Shimmy in the “Ya Hit” video.
- Pitchfork – Background on the “Ya Hit” collaboration.
- Balkanweb – Drake’s diamond Albanian eagle necklace.
- Atlantiku – The Albanian eagle returns in Drake’s latest video.
- Alex Moss New York – Official jewellery website.
- People – Alex Moss’s earlier Cogsworth pendant for Drake.
- Wikimedia Commons – Albanian flag and double-headed eagle.