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How a stopwatch became Flavor Flav's signature

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Hip hop's greatest accessory started as a ridiculous prank. A buddy dared him to wear a stopwatch on a massive chain, and because subtlety is a myth, he eventually upgraded to a wall clock and kept it as a permanent aesthetic.

How a stopwatch became Flavor Flav's signature
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