Tyga Sued for Allegedly Owing $500K for a Bust Down Watch and Chain

In 2021, rapper Tyga was sued by Avenatti & Co Jewelers in Beverly Hills after allegedly failing to pay off a custom-made diamond watch and chain — totaling $500,000+.

The legal filing claimed that Tyga made a partial down payment, but never completed the rest — and continued wearing the jewelry in music videos and public appearances.

💎 Jewelry Details

• Watch: Custom Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

• Mods: Bust down with VS diamonds, frosted finish

• Chain: 40" custom Cuban link necklace with matching diamond lock

• Total Value: Over $500,000

• Terms: $200K down, $300K remaining (allegedly unpaid)

The lawsuit was filed in LA County Superior Court and became front-page news in hip hop and luxury jewelry circles.

📸 Where It Was Seen

• Tyga was seen wearing the Audemars in music videos shortly after receiving it

• Photos appeared on his Instagram and red carpet events

• Despite the outstanding balance, the jeweler claims he never returned either item

⚖️ The Legal Fallout

• Avenatti & Co alleged breach of contract, fraud, and conversion

• The jeweler demanded full payment + legal fees

• Tyga’s legal team did not deny receiving the pieces, but contested the total owed

• The story was reported by Complex, The Blast, and Rolling Stone

🛍️ How the Industry Responded

After the lawsuit:

• Jewelers began blacklisting high-risk celebrity clients

• “Pay-in-full-before-pickup” policies became more common

• Insurance companies flagged large bust down pieces as high-risk collateral

• The Diamond District began requiring video receipts and contracts for all celeb transactions